Obituary of Ethel Candlish

Ethel Candlish, 97 years of age, passed away peacefully on August 24 at the Daysland Hospital surrounded by family. Ethel (Mattis) was born in Bruce in 1919 and took her education at Unity School and the School of Agriculture in Vermillion. After Stewart Candlish came back from the war, he began farming in the Daysland area and rekindled a friendship with Ethel. They were married on a very cold day, January 27th, 1949. They had 3 daughters, Myrna (John) Rawe of Strome, Bonnie (Barry) Germaniuk of Coldstream, B.C. and Rita (Art) Wilderman of Calgary. Ethel will be sadly missed by her sister Elsie Lunn and brother Fred Mattis (sister in law Ollie), and numerous nieces and nephews. Their home was full of wonderful times and family get-togethers. Ethel was devoted to her family and always ensured the dinner table was overflowing with incredible food. In 1980, they retired from farm life and moved to Daysland. Stewart passed away in 1996 and Ethel continued to live in her house in Daysland until 2001 when she moved to Providence Place. Ethel's life was focused around friends and growing family. Marie and Phillip Harty with Ethan, Elizabeth and Austin, Gene and Kelsey Rawe with Grady, Dave Germaniuk, Colin Germaniuk, Paul and Dana Wilderman with Autumn and Adam, Mark Wilderman and Kelly Pomerleau and Erin Wilderman. She maintained contact with all family members and pretty much knew what adventures all of her children, grand children and great grand children were involved with. Ethel spent many hours volunteering for community activities over the years and will be fondly remembered by fellow UCW members for her energy and devotion. Ethel was a very accomplished and determined lady. She excelled at anything she tried, from wedding cake decoration to sewing. Ethel was also fortunate to be blessed with a universal blood type and was called on many times during the night to rush to the hospital to share her valuable gift for a mother in labor. Ethel had many wonderful friends in the Daysland area and was always interested in what they were doing. Her heart was full of love and one of her common remarks was "Aw, it is a wonderful life" Her family will miss her dearly. Memorial contributions are gratefully accepted to the Daysland United Church. A private family service will be held at a later date.