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Ethel Barnes Obituary

Ethel L. (Orn) Barnes, 87, died Monday, July 14, 2008 in Mary Lions Nursing Center in Hampden. Her husband Charles Barnes died in 1979. She leaves three sons, Robert R. of Brookfield, Carl H. of West Brookfield & Paul E. of North Brookfield; two daughters, Shirley Piechota of Palmer, Barbara Edwards of Texas; two brothers, George Orne of South Grafton and Albert Orne of Spencer; 7 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren; nieces & nephews. She was predeceased by four sisters, Doris, Elsie, Edith & Hazel and a brother Carl. Ethel was born in Millbury, MA the daughter of Carl & Eva (Castonguay) Orn and has lived here in Brookfield since 1939. She was a former member of the Brookfield Congregational Church. Ethel enjoyed bowling, gardening, Rodeos and pets.

The funeral for Ethel will be held on Friday, July 18, 2008 at 10:00 AM in Pillsbury Funeral Home, Rte 9/Old West Brookfield Rd., Brookfield. Burial will follow in Brookfield Cemetery. Donations may be made in her memory to the North Brookfield Rescue Squad, PO Box 73, N. Brookfield, MA 01535 or to a charity of one's choice.

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Published by Worcester Telegram & Gazette on Jul. 16, 2008.

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Claudia Tytula

July 31, 2008

Paul,
I just heard of your mothers passing. As you know, I thought the world of Ethel...we shared a lot of good times. I will always remember her as my dear, dear friend. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

Patty and Bob Pickles

July 23, 2008

Shirley,Bobby,Barbara,Carl, Paul,
Sorry to hear about your mother. All of you united to help her through the years of her declining health.I'm sure she was happy to be near family.My memory, as a child, was eating dinner at your home.I loved the way your mother made boiled potatoes. I think of her as a strong person,who loved the simple things in life.

Lydia Weldon

July 18, 2008

Carl, I was very sorry to hear of your mother's passing my prayers and thoughts are with you and your family at this time.

Charlotte Farrar

July 16, 2008

Carl,

I am very sorry to hear about your mother. May your pleasant memories of your mother and God give you comforte at this time.

Audrey Wallace

July 16, 2008

My prayers are with you and the Family

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