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Died:
Evelyn Blanche Durland (RN), age 84, died peacefully July 10, 2018 at Windsor Elms in Falmouth. Evelyn was born on
November 10, 1933 in Deep Brook, daughter of the late Percy H. Durland and Jenny F. Durland.

Evelyn attended Deep Brook Elementary School and Hantsport High School. She then attended Dalhousie School of Nursing and becoming an RN in 1955. Evelyn began her training at Payzant Memorial Hospital in Windsor and eventually trained other nursing students. She also worked as a nurse in Vancouver and then returned home and worked at Hants Community Hospital, becoming night supervisor.

Evelyn was well known by all staff for her practical jokes. She loved animals and had many adored dogs (Cuddles and Boo) and cats. She enjoyed traveling and spending time with family and friends, especially during the holidays when she loved to shop and give gifts. Her hobbies included knitting, embroidery and playing crokinole.

Evelyn was a very special Aunt to her nieces and nephews and will always be remembered for her kindness and generosity.

She was predeceased by her niece, Jessica, and her brother, Clare and his wife Joan.

Special thanks to Windsor Elms for their excellent care.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, July 13, 2018 at 2pm at St Andrew’s Anglican Church, 59 Main Street, Hantsport. Rev. David Curry officiating. Interment will follow in the Riverbank Cemetery, Hantsport.

Percy married Jennie Florence Jefferson on 8 Jun 1932. Jennie was born on 3 Jun 1907 in Moschelle, Annapolis, Nova Scotia; died on 21 Sep 2009 in Windsor, Hants, Nova Scotia; was buried in Riverbank Cemetery, Hantsport, Hants, Nova Scotia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]