KENNEDY, Ethel Lorraine - 84, Boutilier's Point, passed away Wednesday, November 24, 2004, in the New Halifax Infirmary, QEII. She was born in Tantallon and was the eldest daughter of the late Wentworth and Maggie (Slauenwhite) Boutilier. She was raised and schooled on Croucher's Island in St. Margaret's Bay, where her father was the lightkeeper for 22 years. For the past three years, Ethel was tenderly cared for by Liza and Tommy Selig in their home in Tantallon. She is survived by son, David (Peggy), Riverview, N.B.; daughters, Gwen Christie, Boutilier's Point; Faye (Wallace) Walker, Halifax; grandchildren, Jeff (Lisa) Walker, Tantallon; Kenneth (Peggy) Kennedy, Pembroke, Ont.; Leanne (Guy Hermanson) Christie, Dartmouth; Carol Anne (Jamie) Clarke, Waverley; Heather (Martin) Montplaisir, Moncton; Christine Kennedy, Kitchener, Ont.; great-grandchildren, McKaela and Alden Kennedy, Rachel Walker; sisters, Geraldine Stevens and Joyce Cook, both of Upper Tantallon; brother, Wayne (Maxine), Ottawa, and two special nieces, Debbie (Wade) Wilson, and Tanya (Derek) Gadsden. She was predeceased by her husband of 55 years, Harold; son, Blaine, and two grandchildren; brother, Bertram Boutilier, and son-in-law Peter Christie. Ethel was a member of St. James' Anglican Church, Boutilier's Point, and was an honorary member of the Anglican Church Women's Group. She was also a member and former secretary of the White Caps Seniors group in St. Margaret's Bay. Ethel was a charter and life member of Mystic Star Chapter No. 40, Order of the Eastern Star and proudly received her 50 year jewel in 2001. She was a dedicated member and held offices for 41 years including Worthy Matron on two occasions, and was Chapter Chaplain for 16 years, her favourite office. She was Grand Representative of Illinois from 1975-77 in Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island and was an active member of the Past Matrons and Past Patrons Club, in which she held the office of Chaplain for many years. Visitation 5-9 p.m., with an Eastern Star service at 7 p.m., both held today in Ronald A. Walker Funeral Home, 13549 Peggy's Cove Rd., Hwy. 333, Tantallon. Funeral service 2 p.m. Saturday in St. James' Anglican Church, Boutilier's Point, Rev. Mark Marshall officiating. Burial in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations will be gratefully received by the ESTARL (Eastern Star Training Awards for Religious Leadership), Grand Chapter. O.E.S., 2375 Roosevelt Dr., Halifax, NS B3L 3H8, or Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia, 5954 Spring Garden Rd., Halifax, NS B3H 1Y7. On-line condolences may be made at: www.rawalker.ca