Ethel Marie Ceurter

Ethel Marie Ceurter, 92, of Berkshire passed away peacefully on 7/11/2020. She and her husband George Ceurter were married 51 years until he died in 1996. Ethels parents were Lawrence and Beatrice Howland. Ethel was a lifelong resident of Berkshire where she and George raised her four children. For several years she delivered dairy products for Howlands Dairy with her father and sister and later as the co-owner of Ceurters Dairy. She also worked many years as a furniture processor for Howland Bros. Factory. Ethel was a charter member of the Berkshire Ladies Auxiliary (60+ yrs.) and served as President multiple times. She also served as one of the members of the initial Berkshire Ambulance Service. She was an active member of the Berkshire Congregational Church. Left to cherish her memories are her Children Raymond 'Butch' Ceurter, Kenneth 'Slug' Cindy Ceurter, Kathleen 'Kathy' (John) Moore and Christine 'Chris' (Ron) Pelton as well as her sister Lena Shaff, brothers Ralph Howland and Roger & Grace Howland. Ethel had many grandchildren; Christina, Kimberly, Cheryl, Kevin, Jeff, Sara, David, Tracy and Donna plus other step-grandchildren and several great grandchildren, nieces and nephews and other extended family members. Ethel and George were part owners of a lakeside camp in Canada where they spent many enjoyable hours fishing and relaxing. Ethel treasured her family and friends who referred to her as Mom, Grandma, Effie, the Milk Lady, Clarence or even a few other choice names. She welcomed everyone into her home to share stories and enjoy food and drinks. She was open to most anything as long as it did not interfere with her getting coffee with the gang at the local diners. MacPherson Funeral Home in Newark Valley is assisting the family. Private services and burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery, Berkshire. Memories and condolences may be shared at her guest book at www.macphersonfh.com. Contributions may be made in her name to the Berkshire Fire Auxiliary P.O. Box 48, Berkshire, NY 13736. The family wants to thank the Riverview Nursing Facility for their support, love and attention during her stay. The service for Ethel was recorded and may be accessed from the MacPherson Funeral Home, Inc. Facebook page. .