Peacefully, surrounded by her family on Friday July 30, 2010. Ethel Kurchak, formerly of Thorold in her 79th year, beloved wife of George Kurchak of Algoma Manor. Loving mother of Dan ( Jane ) of Welland, Nancy Jones-Scissons ( Ford ) of Thessalon and Scott ( Jana ) of Buffalo New York. Special grandmother to Sarah Kurchak – Brophy ( Aaron ) of Toronto and step-grandmother to Stephanie Jones of Toronto, Kelly Scissons of Toronto, Ryan Scissons ( Alicia ) of Fort McMurray Alberta and Kyle Scissons of Vancouver. Also survived by numerous extended family. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at Algoma Manor on Tuesday August 3rd at 6:30pm. Interment at a later date in Thorold, Ontario. Arrangements entrusted to Beggs Funeral Home, Thessalon, Ontario.