Obituary of Evelynn Gene Small

With heavy hearts, the family of Evelynn Small, wife of the late Richard Small, announce her passing on Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at her residence in the Church of St. John and St. Stephen Home, Inc. Born February 27, 1925 in Saint John, she was the daughter of the late Havelock and Blanche (McColgan) Gillespie. Family was always Evelynn’s top priority; she loved and was extremely proud of her children and grandchildren. She also enjoyed doing crafts, and had an excellent green thumb. Evelynn is survived by her son, Doug (Mary); her daughter, Lora Skead (Jon); grandchildren: Christopher Small (Alison), Jason Small (Kim), Jessica Skead (Peter), Scott Skead (Joanna), and Jonathan Skead; and great-grandchildren: Susannah, Ellie, and Eve. She was predeceased by her parents and husband. The family would like to thank the nurses and staff of St. John and St Stephen Nursing Home for their care and consideration during Mom’s stay. Resting at Brenan’s Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John (634-7424), with visiting on Thursday, March 16, 2017 from 3 pm to 7 pm. A celebration of Evelynn’s life will be held on Friday, March 17, 2017 at 10 am from Brenan’s Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will take place in Greenwood Cemetery. Remembrances to a charity of the donor’s choice would be appreciated by the family. Please place online condolences and remembrances at www.brenansfh.com.