1927
Ethel
2022
Ethel Alice Magnuson
July 18, 1927 — December 11, 2022
Ethel Alice Magnuson
July 18, 1927 - December 11, 2022
Ethel Alice Magnuson (née Foster) passed away on December 11, 2022 at the Oaks at Habersham Assisted Living in Savannah, Georgia. Ethel was 95 years old. Ethel was the daughter of the late Albert and Ethel Foster of Braintree, Massachusetts. She is preceded in death by her brother Arthur Foster, sister Florence Smith (née Foster), beloved daughter-in-law Linda Magnuson (née Linton), and cherished son-in-law Scott H. Littlehale. She married Clifford D. Magnuson on August 17, 1951, who passed away in November of 1998.
She is survived by her daughter Diana Littlehale (née Magnuson) of Savannah, Georgia, and three sons, Carl (Gail) Magnuson of Plantation, Florida, Arthur (Genevieve) Magnuson of Scarborough, Maine, and Eric Magnuson of Harvard, Massachusetts. She is also the proud grandmother of 12 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and many furry grandchildren. She leaves behind her beloved dog Moxie, a certified therapy dog, with whom she visited rehabilitation centers to bring joy to patients.
She enjoyed her many years at the Shipley Company in Marlborough, MA, as an Executive Assistant. She then moved to Cape Cod, and became the Office Manager for Johnson Homes in Falmouth, MA. She was an esteemed member of the Rosalie Rebekah Lodge in Medway, MA for over 40 years. She served at West Medway Community Church as a Sunday School teacher and the Sunday School Superintendent for 25 years. She retired as a “snowbird” in Fort Myers where she spent several seasons of spring training games cheering on her Boston Red Sox. She also loved the New England Patriots. In Fort Myers, she served her HOA as treasurer. During the summers, she spent time with her family in Maine and Massachusetts, insisting on doing the long-distance drives with her co-pilot Jake the dog, and later, Moxie. She was an avid reader, especially of history, and passionate about dogs.
“Hurricane Ethel” was a strong and determined woman whose perseverance and independence were an inspiration to her family, friends, coworkers, neighbors, nursing staff, and doctors. She will be deeply missed.
A graveside service will be held at the Bourne National Cemetery in Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts on January 4, 2023 at 2 p.m. If you feel moved to honor Ethel's memory, donations may be made in her name to: Renegade Paws Rescue P.O. Box 16182, Savannah, GA 31416. You can also visit www.renegadepawsrescue.org/donate .
July 18, 1927 - December 11, 2022
Ethel Alice Magnuson (née Foster) passed away on December 11, 2022 at the Oaks at Habersham Assisted Living in Savannah, Georgia. Ethel was 95 years old. Ethel was the daughter of the late Albert and Ethel Foster of Braintree, Massachusetts. She is preceded in death by her brother Arthur Foster, sister Florence Smith (née Foster), beloved daughter-in-law Linda Magnuson (née Linton), and cherished son-in-law Scott H. Littlehale. She married Clifford D. Magnuson on August 17, 1951, who passed away in November of 1998.
She is survived by her daughter Diana Littlehale (née Magnuson) of Savannah, Georgia, and three sons, Carl (Gail) Magnuson of Plantation, Florida, Arthur (Genevieve) Magnuson of Scarborough, Maine, and Eric Magnuson of Harvard, Massachusetts. She is also the proud grandmother of 12 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and many furry grandchildren. She leaves behind her beloved dog Moxie, a certified therapy dog, with whom she visited rehabilitation centers to bring joy to patients.
She enjoyed her many years at the Shipley Company in Marlborough, MA, as an Executive Assistant. She then moved to Cape Cod, and became the Office Manager for Johnson Homes in Falmouth, MA. She was an esteemed member of the Rosalie Rebekah Lodge in Medway, MA for over 40 years. She served at West Medway Community Church as a Sunday School teacher and the Sunday School Superintendent for 25 years. She retired as a “snowbird” in Fort Myers where she spent several seasons of spring training games cheering on her Boston Red Sox. She also loved the New England Patriots. In Fort Myers, she served her HOA as treasurer. During the summers, she spent time with her family in Maine and Massachusetts, insisting on doing the long-distance drives with her co-pilot Jake the dog, and later, Moxie. She was an avid reader, especially of history, and passionate about dogs.
“Hurricane Ethel” was a strong and determined woman whose perseverance and independence were an inspiration to her family, friends, coworkers, neighbors, nursing staff, and doctors. She will be deeply missed.
A graveside service will be held at the Bourne National Cemetery in Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts on January 4, 2023 at 2 p.m. If you feel moved to honor Ethel's memory, donations may be made in her name to: Renegade Paws Rescue P.O. Box 16182, Savannah, GA 31416. You can also visit www.renegadepawsrescue.org/donate .
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