ALLISON , Ethel Joanne Garratt Allison

Passed into the presence of her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at the age of 89. Beloved wife of Donald for almost 68 years. Cherished mother of Colette (Daniel) Wright, Lynette Tavares, Leanne Garratt and Jeffrey (Jana) Garratt. Loving grandmother of Laurelle (Yoel) Reyes Ávila, Allison (Darren) Hurren, James Wright (Amanda Talma), Neil Tavares (Susan Sok), Rachel (Jesse) Bronk, Bronwyn, Clare, Simon and Judah Garratt. Adoring great grandmother of Miguel and Amalia Reyes Ávila, Vaalea, Charles and Brianna Hurren, Aaron and Violet Wright and Ella Bronk. Survived by brother Robert (Kathryn) Allison, sister-in-law Marlene Allison and brother-in-law John Gibson. Predeceased by siblings Margaret Allison, Thelma (Ross) Woodward, Norman (Norma) Allison, Donald Allison and Janet Gibson. Cremation has taken place. Interment Highland Memory Gardens. A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date at Uxbridge Baptist Church.
Ethel was an exceptional woman who loved the Lord with a sincere heart. She had a kind and generous spirit and demonstrated her love by actively caring for her immediate and extended family, friends, and neighbors alike. Together with Don, their house and cottage were always open to visitors and everyone was welcomed with open arms. She touched more people with her kindness and thoughtfulness than we can count. Ethel served in a number of capacities at Bendale Bible Chapel for many years, then later at Uxbridge Baptist Church. Over the years, she hosted large family events, Bible studies, Christmas carol singing, impromptu gatherings, and neighborhood get-togethers. She bakes for almost every occasion.

Ethel was dearly loved and will be forever missed. We thank the Lord for her life.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to Hope and Healing International, Mini-Yo-We or Yonge Street Mission would be sincerely appreciated by the family.