PELLEGRINO, Evelyn Alice
November 8, 1928 – June 24, 2022
Passed away peacefully, at home, after a brief illness on Friday, June 24, 2022, at the age of 93. Smart, confident, vibrant, witty, independent, often outspoken, and the cornerstone of our family. Evelyn had a dry sense of humour, always loved a party (especially if there was good food, music and dancing), was artistic, well read, spiritual and active throughout her entire life.
She leaves behind her sons Robert Fletcher (Sue Castleman), John Fletcher (Cathy) and her daughter Anita Pellegrino (Dan Neely). She adored her grandchildren Rob Fletcher (Karen Jarvis), Stewart Fletcher, Amanda Fletcher (Adam Thompson), Patrick Pellegrino and Elizabeth Pellegrino and her great grandchildren Connor and Taylor Fletcher and Isabelle Avery Thompson. Predeceased by her husband Nick Pellegrino and her son Patrick Pellegrino (Karen).
Born Evelyn Tomlin, in Toronto, she worked at Bell Canada before raising her sons Robert and John, then worked in several administrative positions in Toronto/Don Mills before retiring to spend more time with family and traveling with Nick. For her final 13 years she lived at Chartwell Pickering City Centre Retirement Residence where she was an active participant in their social programming, encouraging others to join the fun whenever there was music or dancing on offer. She was part of their writing club and for years cared for not only her canaries but also the finches in the lobby of the residence.
Cremation arrangements entrusted to the McINTOSH-ANDERSON-KELLAM FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558). A private family Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Donations in memory of Evelyn can be made to Wellspring Cancer Support Foundation, Nisbet Lodge McClintock Manor Foundation, Ajax/Pickering Hope Community Services or a charity of choice. Online condolences can be shared at makfuneralhome.com
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Death notice for the town of: Oshawa, Province: Ontario