Obituary of Evelyn Carlisle

It is with deep sorrow that the family of Evelyn Carlisle wish to announce her passing on December 16, 2016 at the Nashwaak Villa in Stanley. Evelyn was born to James and Isabella (Millam) Alison on November 7, 1922 and grew up in Dornoch, Scotland. She was predeceased by her husband, H. Everett Carlisle; son, David Carlisle; sister Anne Hart; brothers-in-law William Thomson and William Hart; sister-in-law Eileen Alison. She is survived by sister, Ray Thomson (Perth, Scotland); brothers James Alison (Quispamsis) and George (Carol) Alison (Sussex Corner); sons Alison (Brenda) Carlisle and Douglas (Dianne) Carlisle; daughter Anne (Ron) Arvidson; daughter-in-law Marilyn Carlisle; grandchildren Katrina Murray, Mary Ellen (Roy) Etheridge, Sheri (Paul) Vidal, Ryan (Krista) Carlisle, Joanna (Troy) Adams, Holly (Mark) Moffitt, Tim Arvidson, Stephen Carlisle, Garth Carlisle, Michael (Candace) Carlisle, Alanna Green and Tara (Pete) Lach; fifteen great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Evelyn worked as a bank teller in Scotland before moving to Canada as a war bride through Pier 21. Her married life centered around her family and farm life in Tripp Settlement. She enjoyed baking for the family and knitting, especially for her grandchildren. She attended Keswick Ridge United Church and was involved in numerous activities including becoming a life Member of the Women’s Institute. She spent several years doing part-time secretarial and bookkeeping work for Royal Feed Mill and Keswick Ridge Apple Co-op. The family would like to express their deepest thanks to the dedicated and caring staff of Nashwaak Villa for their loving care for Evelyn right up to the end. Visitation will take place at York Funeral Home on Monday, December 19, 2016 from 7-9 pm and Tuesday December 20, 2016 from 10-11 am followed by a Memorial Service at York Funeral Home’s T. Gordon MacLeod Memorial Chapel with Rev. David Luker officiating. A private graveside service will be held at the Carlisle Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers the family suggests that any donations can be made to the Nashwaak Villa Nursing Home, Keswick Ridge United Church Memorial Fund or charity of choice. Personal condolences may be offered through www.yorkfh.com