Ethel Griffin

Ethel is predeceased by her husband Donald (2006), son Howard (1972), son Jerry (2022), granddaughters Corinna and Florence,great-great-grandson Abel and son-in-law Steve Yorga, Ethel will remain in the hearts of her children June Yorga, Dick (Diane), Tom (Melba) and their families.

Ethel Griffin, age 94, of Assiniboia, SK, former longtime resident of Rockglen, SK passed away on Friday, June 21, 2024. Ethel was born on September 4, 1929 in the Little Woody District to Florence (Coon) and Walter Forsyth. Ethel was raised in the Rockglen area, and worked at Ken’s Café, Kasmar Hotel and Rockglen Union Hospital until she retired. She met her husband Don before he went overseas, and upon his return they married on April 28th, 1946. Throughout her life, Ethel loved fishing and hunting with Don and family. Being with family was very important to Ethel.

Ethel was predeceased by her husband Donald (2006), son Howard (1972), son Jerry (2022), granddaughters Corinna and Florence, great-great-grandson Abel and son-in-law Steve Yorga; parents Florence and Walter Forsyth; sister Lillian Besler and brother-in-law Willie; brother Jay Forsyth and sister-in-law Mary Forsyth. Ethel will remain in the hearts of her children June Yorga, Dick (Diane), Tom (Melba) and their families, sister-in-law Doreen Griffin.

A Celebration of Life for Ethel was held Friday, June 28, 2024 at 1:00 PM at the Rockglen Community Hall, Rockglen, SK. Gary K. Miller presided, tribute was presented by granddaughter, Dorie Rush. Urn bearer was granddaughter Tanya Kwasnicki with Interment at the Rockglen Municipal Cemetery. Donations in Memory of Ethel may be made to the Rockglen Memorial Orchard or Assiniboia Auxiliary for Long Term Care resident of AUH. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy for the Griffin family may be shared at www.rossfuneralservice.com. Arrangements entrusted to Ross Funeral Service, Assiniboia, SK 306-642-3373.