It is with great sadness that the family of Evelyn Doreen Pauley, age 87, of Sackville, NB, announce her passing at the Moncton Hospital surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, April 5, 2023.
Born in Jolicure on the farm, daughter of the late William and Bessie (Thomson) Beck who came to Canada in 1927 from Belfast, Ireland and settled on the family farm in Jolicure.
After graduating from Port Elgin High School, Evelyn majored in a commercial course and moved to Sackville where she worked as a secretary for W. C. Murray who was the secretary for Enterprise Foundry. She later worked for Armco Drainage and for the chairman of the new Mount Allison Library. In her later years she enjoyed working at her son's jewelry store. Evelyn was a longtime member of the United Church and a longtime member of the Beausejour Chapter of the IODE.
Evelyn was a beautiful cook and loved to garden. She enjoyed spending time with her close friends and neighbors. She and Orland loved taking drives in the country, visiting friends and enjoying a meal out.
She will be dearly missed by her daughter, Gaelene Pauley and her children Jory and Emmy; son Duane (Susan) Pauley and their children Nicole (Alex), Chantel (Chris) and Justin (Laura); daughter in law Charlene Pauley and her children Lacey (Jacob) and Jason (Natalie); 11 great grandchildren; siblings Ron (Jackie) Beck, Whitby, ON, Garnet (Lois) Beck, Thunderbay, ON, Marion Mountain, Vancouver Island, BC.
Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband Orland; son Stephen; sisters Blanche Miner and May Spence and brother James Beck.
Arrangements are under the care and guidance of Jones Funeral Home, 70 Bridge Street, Sackville, NB, (506-364-1300) where her funeral will take place on Friday, April 14, 2023 at 11 am, followed by a reception and time of fellowship, Rev. Lloyd Bruce officiating. Burial will take place in the Point De Bute Cemetery with her husband Orland in the spring.
Donations in memory of Evelyn may be made to Diabetes Canada; Parkinson Canada; or Alzheimer's Society of New Brunswick.
Sharing of memories and condolences may be sent to the family by visiting Evelyn's online memorial at www.jonesfuneralhome.ca or through the Jones Funeral Home Facebook Page.