Obituary Overview
Evelyn Durland
1933 ~ 2018
Evelyn Blanche Durland (RN), age 84, died peacefully July 10, 2018 at Windsor Elms in Falmouth. Evelyn was born on
November 10, 1933 in Deep Brook, daughter of the late Percy H. Durland and Jenny F. Durland.
Evelyn attended Deep Brook Elementary School and Hantsport High School. She then attended Dalhousie School of Nursing and
becoming an RN in 1955. Evelyn began her training at Payzant Memorial Hospital in Windsor and eventually trained other nursing students. She also worked as a nurse in Vancouver and then returned home and worked at Hants Community Hospital, becoming night supervisor.
Evelyn was well known by all staff for her practical jokes. She loved animals and had many adored dogs (Cuddles and Boo)
and cats. She enjoyed traveling and spending time with family and friends, especially during the holidays when she loved to shop and give gifts. Her hobbies included knitting, embroidery and playing crokinole.
Evelyn was a very special Aunt to her nieces and nephews and will always be remembered for her kindness and generosity.
She is survived by her brother, Kendall Durland (Ruth) of New Minas, and their son Jamie who was a very special part of her life. She was predeceased by her niece, Jessica, and her brother, Clare and his wife Joan; but was a special Aunt to their children, John Durland (Lynne) of Toronto, Michael Durland (Catherine) of Toronto and Joanne Bechard (Todd) of Windsor Junction. She was a Great Aunt to Justice Johnston (Rory), John Durland (Ali), Adam Bechard, Lauren Durland, Sarah Durland, Alex Bechard, Annalise
Bechard, and especially CJ Lenihan. Also dear friend Joy Smith.
Special thanks to Windsor Elms for their excellent care.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, July 13, 2018 at 2pm at St Andrew’s Anglican Church, 59 Main Street, Hantsport. Rev. David Curry officiating. Interment will follow in the Riverbank Cemetery, Hantsport.
Donations may be made to the SPCA or the Canadian Cancer Society.
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Evelyn Blanche Durland 2018.source
Death notice for the town of: Windsor, Province: Nova Scotia