Peacefully at her home in Glencoe, with family by her side, Evelyn Lorraine Patterson (nee Gilbert) passed away in her 87th year. Predeceased by her husband Ross (2005). Beloved mother of Jane Berdan ( Dave) and Ann Stalker and mother-in-law of Lenore Patterson. Dear grandmother of John (Kaitlyn) Stalker, Matthew (Elicia) Stalker, Jessica Stalker (Mario), Krista (Gary) Simpson, Emily (Jeremy) Featherstone, Megan (Matt) Gregory and Kelly (Travis) Caughell. Loved by her great-grandchildren Emmett, Connor, Patrick, Malcolm, Eila, Madilyn, Fynn and Fallon. Also survived by her sister Mary Ellen Mortier (late Bert) and sisters-in-law Ruth Gilbert, Elaine Bebensee (late Lloyd) and Doris Patterson as well as several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her son Scott (2013), granddaughter Hilary (1994) and her siblings Murray (Shirley) Gilbert, Jean (Gerald) Jones, Nora (Percival) Herbert, Glen (Jean) Gilbert, Eldon (Mary) Gilbert, Velma (Ken) Rose and Dick Gilbert. Evelyn was a member of St. John’s Presbyterian Church, Wardsville. Her quiet gentle nature made her well loved by everyone, especially her family. She was well known for her hospitality and home cooked meals. She always put others before herself, never wanting to be the centre of attention, a humble quiet soul, who will be deeply missed by all. Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Friday, August 22 at the Van Heck Funeral Home, 172 Symes street, Glencoe where the Funeral Service will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m. Interment to follow at the McLean Cemetery, West Elgin. Memorial donations may be made to St. John’s Presbyterian Church or Four Counties Health Services (Palliative Care).