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Evelyn Margaret Elliott passed away peacefully surrounded by love on Thursday April 24, 2025 in her 102nd year. Beloved wife of the late John (Jack) Elliott who predeceased her in 2007. Lovingly remembered by her children – Nancy (John) Kelly, Mary Hamilton, Carol (Grant) Collins, Susan (Brian) MacDonald, Sally (Bryce Sibbick) Martin, John (Jane) Elliott and Janice (Greg) Wilhem. Also survived by sister-in-law Lois Hackett. Predeceased by 2 sons-in-law, Donald Martin and Paul Hamilton, sister Doris (Cecil) Hollands, and in-laws Jean (Gordon Farrell), Eileen (Doug) MacDonald, Marjorie (George) Johnson and Roy Elliott. She will be dearly missed by 19 grandchildren John (Tracey) Kelly, Brian (Cristal) Kelly, Laurie Kelly, Angie (Jared) Patterson, Jennifer (Dwayne) Harder, Amy Hamilton, Christine (Eric) Barkey, Greg (Cayley) Collins, Stephanie (Habeeb) Syed, Jason MacDonald, Michael (Erin) Martin, Stephen (Julie) Martin, David (Jessica) Martin, Bradley (Karen) Martin, Stacy Elliott, Becky (Evan) Cohoon, Troy (Samantha) Elliott, Kaitlyn (Jess) Threndyle and Kyle (Holly) Threndyle. Evelyn was overjoyed to welcome the next generation of thirty four great grandchildren.
She was born on the family farm just west of Pine River before becoming a teacher. She and Jack took over the farm where they lived until building a new home down the road in 1979. Evelyn was a devoted member of Bethel United Church, the UCW and Reid’s Corners Women’s institute. For many years she contributed “The Bethel News” in the Kincardine Independent and Kincardine News.
Home and family were so important to Evelyn, where she welcomed everyone with her infectious smile. She entertained the grandchildren with games, stories and songs, singing “You Are My Sunshine” right up to the end.
The family would like to thank the staff at R-Villa, Trillium Court and Dr. Gurbin for their care over the years. Also thanks to MacKenzie McCreath Funeral Home for their compassion and support.
Visitation will be held on Monday Apr 28th from 5-8 PM at MacKenzie & McCreath Funeral Home, Ripley. There will be a private family service with internment to follow in Kincardine cemetery.
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So very sorry to hear of the passing of Evelyn. She was a lovely lady who always greeted me with a beautiful smile when I popped in to visit her when I was visiting my Mom (Peggy MacCharles) in R-Villa. My condolences to all of her family.
Message from Andy McFarlan2025-05-02 11:41:10
I am very saddened to hear of your mom's passing. She will be remembered as a kind, and strong strong supporter of her church and the Ripley community.
My deepest condolences.
Andy
Oh, the sweet memories I share of your Mom and with you all at the family farm. My sincere sympathy to each one of you.
Message from Harry & Barb Norris2025-04-27 16:42:13
To Sally,
Harry & I wish to express our deepest and heartfelt sympathy in the loss of your Mother.
May you find peace. and smiles in the multitude of memories you shared with your mother throughout her amazing life
Message from Brenda Cook2025-04-27 13:12:46
Dear Janice and families. I remember your Mom as being the kindest, sweetest lady. My condolences at this very difficult time.
Hugs, Brenda
Janice and family
So very sorry for your loss.
Janice Chalmers
Message from Allan and Janet Tranter2025-04-27 10:52:18
Our deepest condolences to all of Evelyn’s family. She was such a lovely, gracious lady and an inspiration to us all. She will be truly missed by all.
Message from Judy and Don Clark2025-04-27 09:10:11
Dear Janice ,we send our sincere sympathy to you and your Family . you have been like another sister added to our already large sister family,for along time. My thoughts are with you at this time. Hugs .
Message from Al & Marg Martin 2025-04-27 09:09:48
Dear Mary and families. Our heartfelt sympathies on the loss of your mom. Hugs and prayers
Evelyn built a beautiful legacy and touched so many lives. Her infectious smile lit up a room. Our families shared so many great times over the years. Sending lots of love and hugs to all the family.
Message from Deb Opersko and Family2025-04-26 22:29:26
Sending love and sincere sympathy from the Opersko family and Rosenary Douglas.
Our deepest sympathy to all on the passing of Evelyn. She will be greatly missed by all.
Message from Brian and CarolAnn Campbell2025-04-26 17:03:55
Brian, Susan and family.
Our sympathy to you and your family at this time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Message from Pat and Laverne Wallace2025-04-26 15:22:08
Sally , we are so sorry to here about your mother , our sympathy to you and your family .Out thoughts are with you in this time of sorrow , she will be greatly missed .
Our deepest sympathy on the passing of your beloved mom, grandma, great grandma and friend.
I have enjoyed many a visit with Evelyn at Trillium Court, not the past 4 plus months due to my prolonged illness, but she always had the brightest smile! I will always remember finding the hymn we were going to sing next. And she knew them all, word for word.
RIP Evelyn, you have earned it. You will be so missed, loved for your kindness, your smile and your very presence!
Sincerely, Joan and Wayne Hartwick
Our condolences to the family in the loss of their matriarch. May you many fond memories together remind of her life well lived.
Hope & Dale MacCrostie
Brian and Susan: So sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. You spoke so fondly of her just last week. Keep those good memories. Please accept our deepest condolences
Carl and Val Bolton
I remember as kids that Sue and i would walk all the way to the farm on Hallowe'en night because Evelyn had really good candies and worth the walk and all the times being there as a kid and dressing up in the attic. She always had that big smile on. She was the last surviving member of our church of her generation. My condolences to Nancy, Mary, Carol, Susan, Sally, John and Janice. Fly high on your wings Evelyn!
To all of Evelyn's family., please accept our sincere condolences. We are away but wanted to relay our thoughts of how much we appreciated knowing your Mom. She was a lovely lady and that smile will be forever remembered. Thinking of all of you at this time of loss. Wendy and Brian
Message from Ron and Cheryl McKee2025-04-25 20:35:20
John, Nancy and family....
Sending our heartfelt condolences to you and your family at this sad time. You will have many happy memories of a great life lived.
Ron and Cheryl
Message from Mike and Laurie Gallant2025-04-25 17:57:24
To all the Elliott families, our sincerest condolences on the loss of such a wonderful lady. Evelyn always had a smile on her face.
Message from Doug and Nancy Aitchison 2025-04-25 16:27:05
Our sincere condolences to all the families. You will have great memories.
Message from Lynn Nicholson2025-04-25 15:01:35
My sincere sympathy to the Elliott family for their loss of Evelyn who was a beautiful woman in every way.
Dear Elliott Family
We want to send our deepest condolences to all of you on the passing of your Mom, Grandma, and Great Grandma. She was such a lovely person and has passed that on to all of you. Thinking of all of you and hoping all the wonderful memories help you through this time. XO
Paul and Diana Mabee
Our condolences on the peaceful death of your Mother. Not ever having met her, I could tell she was a wonderful lady with a beautiful family, and she lived a truly special life, just by reading her obituary. God Bless You all at this difficult time. You will be included in our prayers for peace and comfort.
Message from Christie and Scott MacGregor2025-04-25 11:05:59
Our sincerest condolences to the entire Elliott family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sending my love and sincere sympathy to all who knew Evelyn and loved her. She was a friend to all and will be sorely missed. We will carry our memories always .
Evelyn was a lovely lady in every respect - daughter, wife, sister, Mother, friend. I have many special memories which I hold dear. Her beautiful smile and delicious apple pies will long be remembered. To Nancy, Mary, Carol, Susan, Sally, John, Janice and families, we send our deepest condolences. Godspeed, Evelyn.