December 6, 1931 – November 3, 2014
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our wonderful mom, grandmother and great-grandmother. Evelyn passed away peacefully with family by her side. Evelyn was predeceased by her husband, Harold and parents, Frederick and Lillian Slater. Evelyn is survived by her children, Debbie Knight, Derrick (Pam) Donaldson and Kimberly Donaldson; grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Angela (Gus) Busenius, Olivia and Phillip, Bruce (Jodymae) Brown, Faraon and Katie-Mae, Zachary Donaldson-Hall, Justin Donaldson, Derrick Donaldson, Makayla and Isabel, Nicholas Donaldson, Shandy Donaldson, Wes Brown, Pamela Lochart; sister, Louise Heard as well as many nieces and nephews.
The family wishes to thank all those that helped our mother remain in her very special house for so many years.
Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, November 16, 2014 at McCall’s Downtown, Johnson & Vancouver Streets with interment at Hatley Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, donations would be appreciated to the Kidney Foundation, Heart and Stroke Foundation or the BC Cancer Foundation.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Bros. Funeral Home
www.mccallbros.com
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Ken MacKay
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Sandra and Jim Abbott The world has lost an amazing lady. Ev and Harry are now together. I worked with Ev from 1966 until the closing of Hillside Safeway. Ev was such fun to work with and was a feisty, up front and a hard worker and loved a good laugh.
We had a code at the checkout ” Raisin Bread on aisle 4″ which would have to be checked out. She always got a giggle out of that. We enjoyed the time working there and this has brought back many memories of Ev and Harry.
She will be missed. My husband Jim and myself want to give our heartfelt condolences to her family and friends.
We now have a new angel. Rest in peace Ev…..always remembered.
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Ken Smith Seeing Ev’s obituary in this mornings paper brought back very fond memories of when I worked with her at Safeway at Hillside. (now Bolen Books). I was Assistant Store Manager and Ev was wonderful to work with. With Ev, what you saw was what you got. She was a straight shooter and her cards were always on the table. I respect that. She was also quick to smile and delightful to work with. I am sure she will make a loving Angel.
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Joan Hemingway A big loss for all. Thank god for memories,her very distinctive laugh, all the summer trips to Qualicum Falls, boxing day through the years, but what I will remember most is her unconditional love, she was my rock through my years and my safe place. Thank you mom (Mrs.D) .. knowing you and Dad (Mr.D) are again together and dancing makes it just a little easier.
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Noreen and Andy Leitch We wish to express our sadness of Ev’s passing. She was a wonderful and compassionate lady who we all loved and we enjoyed each time we could get to Victoria to visit her. Thank you for being the person you were, Ev. Our sincere condolences go to all the family.
Sincerely,
Andy and Noreen Leitch
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Georgia Jesney It was with sadness that I heard of Ev’s passing. She fought a good fight staying at home as long as she did. I have known her (and your Dad Harry) for many years. Please accept my sincere sympathy at this sad time.
Sincerely, Georgia Jesney
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Stephen It was a very sad day when I heard of her passing, She was an amazing women. Rest well GG Donaldson.
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Teresa petrini A very huge loss to everyone, not just her family but the endless adoptive family she’s included in her life; she has been the glue that holds things together forever. Our loss is heaven’s gain.
To the Family of the late E. Donaldson,
I was very sorry to read of Ev’s passing. I had just talked to her on the telephone a few weeks ago about our O.B.H.S. Class of ’49 65th reunion which she, regretfully, said she would be unable to attend.
I have very fond memories of her days at O.B.H.S. She was Girls’ Sport Rep. on the Students’ Council, a prefect and “Matric Athlete of the Year”.
Ken Mackay