Watson, Evelyn Elizabeth ‘Ev’
Born to parents Marion and Norman McVittie on May 9, 1936 in St. Vincent Twp., Meaford, Evelyn passed away on Sunday morning August 8, 2021 at the age of 85 years.
She was predeceased by her husband Bill in 1999. Evelyn will be greatly missed by her children Karen (Gary) Emonts of Chatsworth, Brad (Colleen) Watson of Meaford and Jo-anne (Russ) McCausland of Meaford. She sadly was predeceased by daughter Alieta Liane in 1964. Evelyn is survived by her younger brother Vernon (Bonnie) McVittie of Alberta and her sister Doreen (John) Woodhouse in Chatsworth. She was predeceased by sister-in-law Grace McCoag and is survived by sister-in-law Verna Belmore of Wiarton. Evelyn was a caring grandmother to Paige Emonts, Morgan (Loretta) Emonts, Tyler Emonts, Rachel Watson and Andrea (Pascal) Watson. Great grandmother to River, Mason, Gavin, Julian and Aliya. She will be missed also by her many nieces and nephews.
Evelyn married Bill in 1958. She worked at the Meaford Hospital and Bill worked at Amerock after he retired from sailing on the Great Lakes. A few years later Bill and Evelyn bought Evelyn’s family farm. They both continued to work as well as run the 150 acre farm and raise four children. Mom retired from nursing in August of 1990. Nursing was a huge part of her life and she earned everyone’s respect that she worked with her and made many friends throughout her nursing career. They had also torn down the old farmhouse and built a new home in 1977. Mom retired after 33 years of nursing and she and Bill built a new home in Beachvale near Memorial Park. They spent time at their trailer, did a little travelling and mom enjoyed crafts and gardening. Mom spent the last 9 years at Central Place in Owen Sound where she enjoyed socializing, cards, cribbage and crafts.
There will be no visitation as per her wishes. A private service will be held at the Ferguson Funeral Home in Meaford. As your expression of sympathy, donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Diabetes Association would be appreciated and may be made through the Ferguson Funeral Home, 48 Boucher St E., Meaford, ON N4L 1B9 to whom arrangements have been entrusted. www.fergusonfuneralhomes.ca
Details
Private Service
Donations: Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Diabetes Association
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Watson Evelyn Elizabeth ‘Ev’ 2021..
Death notice for the town of: Meaford, Province: Ontario