Ethel Doreen (Johnston) Bullock

It is with deep regret the family of Ethel Bullock announce her passing in Brandon Hospital on Tuesday, April 18, 2023.

Ethel is survived by Ron her husband of nearly 62 years and one son David and his wife Hua. She was born on the family farm north of Birtle, the youngest of 7 siblings and the twin sister of Cathie (Smith). Besides Ron, David and Hua, she is survived by sister in-law Norma Golden; brother in-law Morris Mylrea and wife Debbie; brother in-law Lawrence Smith; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Ethel worked many years in the telephone office with time in Foxwarren, Shoal Lake, Hamiota, and Oak River. After David’s birth, she was a stay-at-home Mom doing lots of driving to sports events, volunteering with 4-H sewing and the fair board. Ethel also worked part-time in the Post Office and eventually a short time as Post Mistress.

A graveside service will be held at the Oak River Cemetery, Oak River, MB on Friday, July 28, 2023 at 2:00PM. Please bring a lawn chair if you wish. Following the service, a reception will be held at the Oak River Memorial Rink. For those so desiring, donations may be made in Ethel’s memory to the Brandon Regional Health Centre Foundation, 150 McTavish Ave E, Brandon, MB, R7A 2B3 (www.brhcfoundation.ca); CancerCare Manitoba Foundation, Rm ON1160 – 675 McDermot Ave, Winnipeg, MB, R3E 9Z9 (www.cancercarefdn.mb.ca); or to a charity of one’s choice.

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