Louisbourg
The family of Mary Evelyn Phillips are saddened to announce her passing on Friday, October 20, 2023. Evelyn passed away peacefully in her home with her husband, George Henry, by her side.
Evelyn was born in St. Jacques, Newfoundland on the 4th of July 1944. She was the only daughter of Mary and Robert Oakey. From a young age, Evelyn assumed the role of caretaker to her six brothers, Albert, Ron, Roy, Dan, Len, and Robert ‘Bob’.
Evelyn was devoted to her community. She served as President of the Catholic Women’s League as well as President of the Fortress Senior Citizen’s Club. Evelyn was also an active supporter of St. Bartholomew’s Parish in Louisbourg. She was so proud to work alongside such wonderful people, dedicated to service and supporting community. Evelyn was a devout Catholic and active member of Stella Maris Parish.
Evelyn loved to bake, and everyone who knew her loved her baking, especially her homemade bread. Evelyn donated her cookies, pies, and bread to community functions whenever anyone needed them. Evelyn was reliable, kind-hearted, and she loved to make people laugh. Evelyn made a point of talking to her friends each and every day. She cared for the people in her life immensely and showed great loyalty to them.
Evelyn was predeceased by her mother, Mary; father, Robert; and brothers, Albert, and Robert ‘Bob’.
Evelyn is survived by her husband, George Henry Phillips; children, Lori (Robert), Jason (Liza), Cindy (Ron), and Todd (Kaitlin); brothers, Ron (Liz), Roy, Dan (Patsy) and Len (Terry), and her grandchildren, Emma, Dylan, Tristan, Olivia, Braydon, Rawan, Ayla, and Parker.
Visitation for the late Evelyn Phillips will be held at Stella Maris Church, Louisbourg from 6 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 26, 2023. Memorial Mass will be celebrated in Stella Maris Church, Louisbourg at 11 a.m. on Friday, October 27, 2023, with Fr. Ikechukwu Alphonsus Iwuji officiating. Reception will follow in the church hall and interment will be in the parish cemetery, Louisbourg.
Donations in memory of Evelyn may be made to a charity of one’s choice.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home.
Online Condolences
Our very sincere sympathy to all…Evelyn was a beautiful lady and her loyal friendship to our mother ( Olive deVries ) did not go unnoticed….hold tight to all your wonderful memories
From: Caroline Lovett
My thoughts go out to the family.
She will be greatly missed.
From: Linda Oakey
Laurie,Robert and family. Sending you hugs and many prayers. May Jesus hold you all close to his Sacred Heart.May you feel the tender love of his mother Mary and the guidance and strength of Saint Joseph. Love and Prayers. Jo-Anne Magee.
Uncle George, Lori, Jason, Cindy, Todd and family. Sorry to hear of Aunt Evelyn’s passing. I wish I could be there for you. Sending you all hugs. Love Marie, Riley and Ryan.
To George and All the Family. Very sorry to hear of Mary’s Passing . God bless until you all meet again. Our prayers are with you during this time of sorrow .
George Henry, Lori, Jason, Cindy, Todd and family,
Sorry to hear of Evelyn’s passing. My heart breaks that we can’t be there with you during this difficult time. Sending hugs to you all.
Love Vivian and Cyril
So sorry to hear, she was such a nice lady.
So sorry to hear this. Hugs for George and family. I was remember all the good time we had many years ago. She was a beautiful person inside and out.
So sorry to hear of Evelyn’s passing, she was a beautiful lady. Thoughts and prayers to George and family.
Aunt Lori, we are heartbroken to learn of the passing of your mother. The pain and sadness of losing a parent is indescribable. We offer you our deepest love and condolences, and we want you to know that we are holding you, Uncle Robert, Emma, Olivia, and your family, up in prayer during this difficult season of life. May you find strength in our Lord and in your mother’s legacy of love. Love and prayers always, Shauna, Matt, Éric, Michael, Samuel, and Lucie.
So very sorry for your loss! My deepest condolences to the entire family
Aunt Evelyn, I hold cherished memories of summers spent at your home filled with lots of laughter and baked goods. I loved visiting with you anytime I was in town and always knew you’d be at the kitchen table with a cup of tea. May you rest in peace.
Sending my condolences to Uncle George Henry, Lori and family, Jason and family, Cindy, Todd and all of the grandkids. Xo
What a beautiful person Evelyn was, inside and out. I’m so sorry to hear of her passing. I always enjoyed seeing her, she was always up for a chat. She will be missed so much by all who knew her. May she rest in peace. Deepest sympathy to George Henry and her family, she was so proud of you all.
George and family, I am so sorry to hear of Evelyn’s passing. I will forever remember her kindness to our family and the care and concern she showed to us. She was indeed a special friend to our Mom. thinking of all of you at this sad time. God Bless you all.
So very sorry to hear of Evelyn’s passing. She was a lovely lady. Sending condolences to you George Henry and your family.
To George Henry and family. My sincere condolences to you and the family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Our condolences to all her family Evelyn was a very fine lady and friend
So sorry to hear of Evelyn’s passing, thoughts and prayers with you all
So sorry to hear of Evelyn’s passing ! Our sincere condolences to her family !🙏 RIP!
Such a huge loss to our community. She was a lovely neighbour and so wonderful to my kids when they were young. She will be greatly missed. Thinking of George Henry and family.
My deepest sympathies to George Henry, Lori, Jason, Cindy and Todd. Evelyn was such a wonderful person who will be greatly missed. Sending you all a hug.
God bless you during this difficult time. XO
So sorry to hear of Evelyn’s passing, George Henry, our thoughts and prayers are with you and all the families at this difficult time.May you all find strength in each other at your time of need. We are all thinking of you all. RIP Evelyn. Laura and Alex
So sorry to hear of Evelyn’s passing, our deepest condolences to you George and your family.Thinking of you all.Hugs. Love Frances and Wayne
I send my deepest sympathy and virtual hugs to George Henry, Lori, Jason, Cindy and Todd, and their families. The obituary captured Evelyn’s spirit perfectly – always busy and always caring for others. She left you each with a loving and beautiful example of the importance of family, faith, and community. I will keep you in may prayers as you grapple with your tremendous loss. All my best, Theresa Forgeron
Sympathy and condolence to the Philips family.
Sending prayers to the family . RIP Beautiful lady
Aunt Evelyn will be greatly missed, I enjoyed all the summers spent together. She was a great aunt who always made us feel so welcome anytime we were there. Sending my love to all of you
Condolences to George Henry and all of the family. Evelyn was a wonderful lady and will be truly missed in Louisbourg. I always enjoyed her gumdrop cake and conversation at Christmas time. It was the best! RIP beautiful angel.
Very sorry to hear of your loss ,George Henry and family
Len, Terry and all your family our condolences on your sisters passing. Keep your memories close and she’ll never be far away. May she rest in Peace.
My condolences to Lori and the family. I pray the Good Lord strengthens the family. May she rest in peace.