In her 83rd year after a month long bout with pneumonia contracted the corona virus and passed away at the Hamilton General Hospital in the early hours of Sunday, April 4, 2021.
Sadly, due to the highly contagious nature of the virus family members were unable to be at her side. A compassionate nurse was with Evelyn throughout her final hour. Evelyn Strickland beloved daughter of the late Henry and Edith Talbot. Much loved mother of David Strickland (Esperanza) and Linda Richard (Daniel). Cherished grandmother of Kevin (Sabrina), Shane (Cherilynn), Justin (Madison) and Cassandra (Mathew). Great grandmother of Bailey Rose, Amy, Amber, Kayden and Theodore. Dear sister of Joyce Slaney, Ruth Sherrif and the late Marilyn Steele. Evelyn will be greatly missed by her best friend and loving companion John Gelothier. Evelyn will be remembered by her many nieces, nephews and countless friends.
She is loved and missed by all. A celebration of life for will be held at a later date. Messages of condolence may be placed at Marlatt Funeral Home’s website, www.marlattfhhamilton.com .