Ethel Marina Biles – Fewer's Funeral Home

Born in St Anthony March 22, 1934 to Arthur and Eva Patey.

Ethel passed away peacefully at the age of 88 years with her loving husband, Walter, along with four daughters, Audrey, Valma, Roxanne, Elaine and their husbands at her side. She loved to work in her gardens until her health would not allow her to enjoy this anymore. While assisting her husband in his ministry in the United Church, through her Christ like service she devoted her time to minister to many widows and seniors in the communities where they served.

Ethel leaves to mourn, her husband, Walter; Daughters, Audrey Fisher(Bob), Valma Pike (Rod); Sharon Ghory (Stephen); Roxanne Biles(Brian), Elaine Biles(Andre). Also to mourn are 4 Grandchildren, 3 Great Grandchildren. She is predeceased by her Parents: Arthur and Eva Patey; Brothers; Gordon Patey and Sydney Patey, Sister; Mabel Windsor; son Randy Biles and grandson Justin Ghory.

Visitation will be held at Fewer’s Funeral Home, Clarenville on Wednesday, January 4 from 3 – 5 p.m. Funeral service 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 5, 2023 at Fewer’s Memorial Chapel, Clarenville with interment to follow at Milton-George’s Brook Cemetery.

The family would like thank all the doctors and nurses at Dr. G.B Cross Memorial Hospital that cared for Ethel during her stay.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Clarenville Salvation Army.

Condolences(21)

Bill and Barb Barrett says
January 3, 2023 at 6:30 pm

To the Biles family. Sorry to hear of the sad news of your mom’s passing. I know each one of you will hold in your hearts precious and cherished memories of her.She was a very special lady and loving and caring Mother.We will continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers, Bill and Barb.
Loretta Hussey says
January 3, 2023 at 6:42 pm

To Uncle Walter and family.
Sorry to hear the sad news of Aunt Ethel’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Death cannot erase the memories that you all have, these memories will get you through the days ahead.
Hugs and God Bless.
Heber and Loretta (Biles)Hussey
Muriel Green says
January 3, 2023 at 6:51 pm

Rev.Biles and family,
Heartfelt condolences to you and your family .
Keep all your memories close to your heart .
ruby says
January 3, 2023 at 7:07 pm

We are so sorry to hear of Aunt Ethel’s passing. Sending our deepest condolences to Uncle Walter and all the family during this very sad time.

Frank and Ruby Kean
St. Anthony
Selma Fowler says
January 3, 2023 at 7:25 pm

So sorry to hear of Ethel’s passing. Our deepest condolences to Walter and the girls and their families. You will be in our thoughts and prayers in the difficult days ahead. Much love to you all.
Glenda Patey says
January 3, 2023 at 8:17 pm

Sorry for your loss , hugs to all 💕
Marjorie Patey says
January 3, 2023 at 8:58 pm

So saddened to hear of Ethel’s passing. Thinking of Walter & family !
Eric & Marjorie Patey 💕
Boyd& Marilyn Jones says
January 4, 2023 at 12:21 am

So sorry to read this Death announcement of Mrs. .Biles. Such a sweet lady. When we had our Church in Milton & George’s Brook I was involved with the Church as well. Rev. and Mrs Biles held many Worship services in that Church. We always had a chat whenever we met at the supermarket or somewhere. I have missed seeing them for sometime. We send our deepest Sympathy to Rev. Biles and all his family. God Bless you all.
Roger biles says
January 4, 2023 at 8:27 am

So sorry for your loss…condolences to the biles family.
Paul T. Dunphy says
January 4, 2023 at 9:24 am

Sorry for your loss! Sincere condolences to Walter and family !
Sheryl Beaufield says
January 4, 2023 at 12:10 pm

My deepest sympathies to the Biles family, at this sad & difficult time.
Jean-François Berthiaume says
January 4, 2023 at 12:29 pm

À Elaine , André et la Famille Biles,

Nous vous transmettons nos plus sincères condoléances.
Nous sommes de tout cœur avec vous et nous vous accompagnons avec nos prières.
A. George Demmons (Rev.) says
January 4, 2023 at 2:19 pm

Rev. Walter and All Your Dear Family:

The sad news of Ethel’s seemingly quick passing has understandably shocked your family and her many friends, myself included. In 1968, when I was first introduced to the Biles family at St. Anthony as a recent Ordinand of the United Church of Canada, Ethel welcomed me with open arms. It is not a huge stretch to say your family “adopted” me. Over the years since then, we worked, ministered, prayed, celebrated communion, sang God’s praises – yes, rejoiced and even shed tears – together.

From the beginning to the present, Ethel was unchanged: remaining a constant friend to me and to many others ( people-in-need included) who came under her purview and her Christian world-view.

For this and so much more, I honour Ethel and pray sincerely you and your family will continue to know the sure presence and unfailing peace of our Saviour today and in the days God will grant you.

My deepest sympathy,
George Demmons (Rev.)
Linda Biles says
January 4, 2023 at 4:29 pm

To uncle Walter and family , so sorry to hear of aunt Ethel passing condolences to all the family God Bless
Edna Elliott says
January 4, 2023 at 5:37 pm

Dear Walter and family, you are in my thoughts and prayers..
God Bless.
Love, Edna
Paul T Dunphy says
January 6, 2023 at 2:54 pm

Sorry for your loss! Offering sincere condolences to Mr Walter Biles, his daughters and their extended families !
Paul, St Anthony, NL
Robert Barbour says
January 9, 2023 at 7:09 pm

To the Biles Family:
Heather and I were shocked and saddened to hear of your mom’s passing. She was a wonderful Christian lady whom we greatly appreciated. I, like many other young people who went to St. Anthony, was a recipient of her hospitality and generosity . I met your Mom and Dad in 1972 when I went to St. Anthony as a first-year teacher. They welcomed me into their home and into their hearts. Through bakeapple jam, homemade bread, and heartfelt chats they encouraged me , challenged me and help me grow as a person and as a young Christian. They left an indelible imprint on my life and for that I am grateful.
Our sincere sympathy to all of you. You are and will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Love and prayers,
Wayne and Heather
Suzanne and Edward Pynn says
January 16, 2023 at 10:54 am

Rev Biles and family, we would like to pass our condolences to you and your family. Thoughts and prayers from Old Perlican
Edward and Suzanne. Pynn
Rev.Art and Ruth Elliott says
January 16, 2023 at 2:17 pm

As you mourn and celebrate you loved ones life be assured that we are with you in supportive prayer!God Bless!
Russell L. Small says
January 16, 2023 at 2:39 pm

Walter and Family,

Sorry to learn of Ethel’s passing. I still recall our first meeting at Lewisporte many years ago and various contacts through the years since. May God’s peace be with you all as you continue to give thanks for her life. Please accept my condolences.
Rev. Clayton Parsons says
January 16, 2023 at 4:58 pm

Rev.Walter & Family,
We are deeply saddened to hear of Ethel’s passing. We still cherish the friendship we have developed over the years. Our lives were touched immensely by Ethel’s kindness and generosity as we were welcomed to their home in St. Anthony during our ministry there in 1971-1974. Please accept our sincere condolences. May wonderful memories bring you much comfort and may God uphold and sustain you in the difficult days ahead. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

God Bless,
Rev. Clayton & Lorraine Parsons

Ethel Marina Biles March 22, 1934 - January 2, 2023

Condolences(21)

Bill and Barb Barrett says

Loretta Hussey says

Muriel Green says

ruby says

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Glenda Patey says

Marjorie Patey says

Boyd& Marilyn Jones says

Roger biles says

Paul T. Dunphy says

Sheryl Beaufield says

Jean-François Berthiaume says

A. George Demmons (Rev.) says

Linda Biles says

Edna Elliott says

Paul T Dunphy says

Robert Barbour says

Suzanne and Edward Pynn says

Rev.Art and Ruth Elliott says

Russell L. Small says

Rev. Clayton Parsons says

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