Matthews - Ethel Lauretta (nee: Freeborn) passed away on Friday, August 16, 2002, after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. Ethel was born on February 20, 1926 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. She will be dearly missed by her husband of 16 years, Dan; her sons: Dennis (Heather) and Darhl; her daughters: Sharon (Loren) and Karen (Wally); stepson Pat (Mirilla); stepdaughter Linda; 13 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Ethel was predeceased by her husband Victor Flint of 39 years in 1984. She was a proud member of the Eastern Star - Florence Chapter and a Daughter of the Nile Isis Club. Private Family Cremation arrangements entrusted to COMOX VALLEY FUNERAL HOME and CREMATION SERVICES, 1101 Ryan Road, Courtenay. Donations made in memory of Ethel to the Canadian Cancer Society, Comox Valley Unit, #102 - 1509 Cliffe Ave., Courtenay, BC V9N 2K6 would be appreciated.