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Evelyn MacLaren
1941-2024
Myra Evelyn (MacDonald) MacLaren, 83, of Linacy, passed away
peacefully June 20, 2024, in the Aberdeen Hospital, New
Glasgow.
Born March 14, 1941 in New Glasgow, NS, she was a daughter of
Ross and Elizabeth (Campbell) MacDonald. Evelyn lived in Pictou County
all of her life.
Over the years, she had many jobs including desk manager at
the original YMCA, personnel manager at Kmart and the program director
at Glen Haven. She owned her own restaurant and spent many years doing
bookkeeping. She was also a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the
Linacy Fire Department.
She always enjoyed a good game of cards, TV bingo and the
daily puzzles. She loved gardening and cooking for a large group,
especially family, with her famous purple potato salad being her
specialty.
Evelyn is survived by son, Edward (Kim) of New Glasgow;
daughter, Debby (Greg) Grant of Newmarket, Ontario; daughter-in-law,
Tammy MacLaren of New Glasgow; grandchildren: Amanda and Mitchell
(Savannah) MacLaren; Andrew (Lindsay), Ryan, and Allie Grant; and
Kilti and Courtney MacLaren. She is also survived by four sisters:
Iris Guptill, Lydia MacCulloch, Bette Anne (Gordon) Langille, Leona
Stewart, all of New Glasgow; and three brothers: Lionel (Marilyn),
Greenhill; Ross (Gail), Mahone Bay; and Brian (Margie) MacDonald,
Westville; step-sister, Marion Montgomery, New Glasgow; as well as
many nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband, Neil MacLaren and later
by her partner, Aris Hazeleger. She was also predeceased by her
sister, Willena Darroch, brother, Irving MacDonald, and son, David
MacLaren.
Cremation has taken place. Funeral service scheduled for 2 pm
Monday, June 24, at Little Harbour Presbyterian Church, with Rev. Dr.
Joon Ki Kim officiating. Burial of ashes in Church Brook Cemetery and
reception to follow in Church Hall. Donations in memory of Evelyn may
be made to the charity of your choice. Arrangements are under the
direction of R.H. Porter Funeral Home, New Glasgow.
19412024
Death notice for the town of: New-Glasgow, Province: Nova Scotia
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