Obituary of Evelyn Mae Rawding

In loving memory of

Evelyn Mae Rawding

RAWDING, Evelyn Mae - Age 83, Conquerall Mills. Evelyn passed away peacefully in the QEII, Halifax Infirmary on Sunday, May 8, 2022 with her immediate family at her side. She was born in Bridgewater in 1938 and grew up in Conquerall Bank. She was a daughter of Forrest & Beatrice Meisner and a family of 9 brothers and sisters.  She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Alvin; two sons, Rodney (Deanna) and Scott (Andrea); and daughter, Darlene (the late Royden); five grandchildren, Natasha (Rick), Ben (Alicia), David (Mary), Carter & Claire; and 6 great grandchildren; sisters, Ethel Whynot, Myrtle Grant; and brother, Norman Meisner. She was predeceased by her parents, Forrest & Beatrice; sisters, Thelma, Dorothy & Margaret; brothers, Eldred and Clyde; and daughter, Cheryl.

Evelyn will be remembered for her kindness, generosity and her propensity to put others before herself. She loved spending time in the kitchen creating delicious meals for her family and friends. She enjoyed gardening and her home was always a welcome place for people to visit, including the numerous children whom she cared for over the years. Evelyn was a hard worker all through her life and had a determined, quick-witted personality.   She enjoyed playing bingo, Yahtzee, card games and doing the weekly Lexicon. Later in life she enjoyed watching game shows particularly Family Feud and Wheel of Fortune.

A special thanks to Dr. Livingstone (Susan & Jo-Anne), Dr. McNally and staff for all their compassion and professional care over the years. Also, our deepest gratitude to all the doctors, nurses & staff at the QE II Halifax Infirmary.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, May 19, 2022 from 2-4 p.m. at Sweeny’s Funeral Home, 35 York Street, Bridgewater. Mask are to be worn for the visitation. Family gathering at the graveside, to follow at Maple Leaf Cemetery, Conquerall Bank.

In lieu of flowers, donations in the memory of Evelyn may be made to any organization or charity of your choice. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.sweenysfuneralhome.com