It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Ethel Geraldine Dauphinee (nee Lohnes), age 93, of Bridgewater NS, on June 4th, 2026, at SSRH. Born to G. Foster Lohnes and Florence Lohnes (nee Bolliver) on January 28th, 1933. Ethel was the eldest daughter of thirteen siblings. From an early age she was shaped into a determined, hardworking, and self-sacrificing woman. She lived and loved with her whole heart, giving of herself freely and without reservation. Strong willed, fiercely independent, and unwaveringly devoted to those she cared for, she met life’s challenges with resilience and grace, leaving an indelible mark on everyone she knew. During her life, she worked at Rofihe’s Menswear and DeMone’s Jewelers; but you may remember her most from the housewares department at Gow’s Home Hardware where she worked until retirement. She loved travelling internationally with her good friend Sandy, as well as numerous North American bus tours with her friends; she experienced cultures from every corner of the world. She had many hobbies throughout her life. She loved nature and enjoyed long walks along the trails, parks, and local beaches with her friends and family. She loved sewing, quilting, and knitting – teaching her daughter and granddaughters the crafts from an early age. For years, she would donate handknit hats, mittens, baby blankets, and more to the South Shore Regional Hospital and to the Daisy. She loved classic country music – listening to her CDs of artists such as John Denver, Hank Snow, and Alan Jackson. She also enjoyed reading, often getting lost in a good book for hours. She had an unwavering love for her children, always there with kindness and compassion, a hug, or an ear to listen. Her granddaughters, Katie and Emily, were the lights of her life. She would "steal" them from daycare when they were young, take them on adventures around town, and was a constant pillar for them throughout their adult life. Ethel is predeceased by her eldest son David Dauphinee, grandson Dana Dauphinee, both parents, and her siblings James Lohnes, Charles Lohnes, Gordon Lohnes, Edsel Lohnes, Sylvia "Sue" Whynot (nee Lohnes), and Lucille "Lucy" Selig (nee Lohnes). She will be dearly missed by her siblings Eldred Lohnes, Bazel Lohnes (Donna), Faye Ernst (nee Lohnes), Cecil Lohnes (Barbara), Gloria "Patsy" Veinotte (nee Lohnes), Betty-Jean Snyder (nee Lohnes)(Brian), her children Michael Dauphinee, Christine Landry (nee Dauphinee) (Richard), Darren Dauphinee (Joanne), five grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, her Godson Jamie, and countless nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Per request, there will be no funeral services or visitation. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to your preferred charity.
Arrangements have been entrusted to R.A. Corkum Funeral Home, Wileville. On-line condolences may be made by visiting www.corkumfuneralhome.ca