Date of Death: January 2, 2021
Graveside funeral will be held on Monday, January 4, 2021 at noon at the Grand Order of Israel 1 Cemetery, 1250 Snake Road, Burlington.
Ethel Levy (nee Kessler) passed away on Jan 2 at Shalom Village of complications from COVID-19. She was 95, having just reached that milestone Dec 14th or 15th, depending on whom you asked. She was affable, loved to laugh and a pretty good cook in her day. In no particular order she loved bingo, ice cream, Family Feud, card games, her children Helaine, Arlyn & Gary (most of the time), her grandchildren Zachary and Noah (all of the time), her kindred dogs Lucy, Charlie, Zeus, Mulder (some of the time), food that wasn’t too cold, too salty, too mushy or too slow in coming. She enjoyed long aimless drives in the country, a habit she got into with our late father, Syd. She had a lot of friends, all of whom she outlived, which made her later years lonelier. She wasn’t very tech savvy, to which we, who received the late-night phone calls about her cable TV going off-line can attest. But how many 95-year-olds are. Some things you just overlook. She will be missed, thought about often, laughed over, cried over and always, when the subject is chicken soup, the gold standard. We wish her a peaceful and loving journey.
Please note: In an effort to avoid the spread of the COVID-19 virus, graveside services will be limited to a maximum of 10 persons (including Clergy) for the safety of mourners, funeral home and cemetery staff. Social distancing 2m (6′) is required unless you are of the same household. For those that wish to participate in the mitzvah of Kevura, gloves must be worn. Names and phone numbers will be requested. Thank you for your cooperation.
I will always have warm memories of Aunt Ethel, especially her laugh. I can’t recall if she ever made it down to Windsor for a visit, but I do have memories of her house where I would visit with my parents. May her memory be a blessing.
Michael Kessler xoxo
Michal, this is lovely, Lainy
Hello Levy family
Is there a charity you are designating that we can donate to in honour of Ethel? Please advise and sending love and too many hugs alas from afar. xooxox.It is such a horrible time to lose soemeone.
May her memory be a blessing.
My condolences, I remember Ethel and her fabulous kitchen so well. I used to come up from Rochester with my parents Hy and Clare way back in the 50’s and 60’s. To me Syd and Ethel were the coolest relatives, a house full of music and food.
Corinne, it is amazing to hear from you. Likewise, we (especially my brother Gary and I, Arlyn might be too young) have vivid memories of Rochester and your parents Hy and Clare. I will ask Jeanne for your contact information, Lainy
Dear Arlyn and Levy Family,
Please know that my heart and thoughts are with you for your dear mother, Ethel.Thinking of you and sending hugs.
Regards and best wishes,
Michael Bornstein
Helena and family:
I want to pass along our sincere condolences on the loss of Ethel.. My aunt lived in the apartments and then on the same area as Ethel and we have fond memories of many visits with your mom while being at Shalom…May her memory be a blessing
Harriette, Jack Kligman, Belinda end Stuart Tisnower
It is so thoughtful of you to remember our mom, Ethel.
And of course we reciprocate with our sincere sympathies on your recent loss, Anne.
Yes, may their memories be forever a blessing.
Helaine and family
Dear Helaine, Gary and Reesa, I am so sorry for the loss of your mother and aunt. Helaine, I sent you a message on Instagram knowing that your Mum was at risk, and that life must be extremely difficult. It is heartbreaking to lose your dear mother Ethel who always had a ready wave and a smile for me when I visited Shalom, and I wish for her memory to be a blessing.
My heartfelt condolences,
Gale Halpern
Thanks so much, Gale. We now share a similar loss, and I recall so often passing your mom, Lore, in the hallway, always resilient and positive. Warm regards to Peter. Helaine
Ethel was such a kind, lovable woman. I will miss spending time with her playing games, crafting, guessing jeopardy answers and chatting. Thank you for the lovely memories Ethel. Thinking of all of you.
You made a huge difference and were quite special to our mom, Nicole. We were always so thrilled to hear and see what you had devised to keep Ethel interested and engaged. She loved her time with you. Helaine and family
Dear Helaine, Gary, Arlyn and Family
I wanted to say how sorry I am for the loss of Ethel. I remember her as a warm and loving woman with a twinkle in her eye. I just found a lovely photo of her and Arlyn from Arlyn’s high school days with both mother and daughter laughing. May her memory be for a blessing. Sending you xoxooxx (with PPE) and if there is a shiva meal we can send please holler!
Lesley SImpson
We receive your warm sympathies with love, Lesley.