Evelyn Ruth Browes (nee Hockaday)

Evelyn Ruth Browes (nee Hockaday) passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, July 18th in her 80th year. Loving wife to Barry Browes for 59 years. Predeceased by her parents Ernest and Norma Hockaday (Yellowlees) and her infant brother Bruce. Big sister to Eileen and Jean (George). Dear mother of Lisa (Jeff), Carrie (Rick), and Garth (Jenny). Loving grandmother and great-grandmother of Aaron (Sarajane), David (Josée), Grace, Ryan (Stephanie), Kayley, Aleah, Stephanie, Ayden, and little Hazel. Evelyn was known as "Aunt Shortie" to her nieces and nephews. 

She grew up on the family farm in Solina. Evelyn worked in medical records at the Oshawa General Hospital until Lisa was born. She also had a few other jobs including Teela Market Surveys and being a school bus driver for 9 years. Barry and Evelyn retired to Haliburton in 2010. Evelyn's number 1 priority was always her family. There is no measurement for how deeply she loved, is loved, and will always be loved. Evelyn was very active in the Church, the Solina's Women's Institute, and later on, she was active with the Legion, 4C's, and other community organizations. Evelyn was a very talented seamstress, artist, and crafter.

Celebration of Life

A Celebration of Life will be held at THE HALIBURTON LEGION 719 Mountain St, Haliburton, ON K0M 1S0 on August 24th. Family and friends are asked to gather between 1:00 - 4:00 to share their memories of Evelyn. As an expression of sympathy, donations can be made to 4C's or your local food bank.  Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the HALIBURTON COMMUNITY FUNERAL HOME 13523 Hwy. #118, Haliburton, Ontario (705) 457-9209.

A Fallen Limb

A limb has fallen from the family tree.

I keep hearing a voice that says,

“Grieve not for me.

Remember the best times,

the laughter, the song.

The good life I lived

while I was strong.

Continue my heritage,

I’m counting on you.

Keep smiling and surely

the sun will shine through.

My mind is at ease,

my soul is at rest.

Remembering all,

how I truly was blessed.

Continue traditions,

no matter how small.

Go on with your life,

don’t worry about falls.

I miss you all dearly,

so keep up your chin.

Until the day comes

we’re together again.”

– Author Unknown

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