Memorial Trees
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The children of Minnette Prince
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The Saint-Hilaires
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Myrna, Alice & Lance
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Memorial trees planted for:
Evelyn May Douglas
<p>It is with deep sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Evelyn May Douglas, 88, of East Hartford on Monday, June 10, 2024. Beloved wife for 68 years of Herbert Douglas.</p><p><br></p><p>Evelyn was born in Top Hill District, St. Catherine, Jamaica. Daughter of the late Cleveland and Blanche (Johnson) Chambers. She attended Wilbury All Age School. After graduation, she embarked on the journey she was always most proud of, that of being an amazing wife and mother. Evelyn migrated to the United States in 1979 to be closer to her children and was so excited to see snow for the first time when she got off the plane in New York. She was employed as a Caregiver with Maple View Manor in Rocky Hill, and then Mediplex of Wethersfield Nursing Home, retiring after many years of service. Evelyn was a member of Good News Release Center in Hartford, before finding her church family at Pilgrim Way Baptist Church in Windsor, where she had been a faithful member since 1998. When she was no longer able to attend church, they came to her to support her and deliver the love and the word of God.</p><p><br></p><p>Evelyn was an incredible wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great-great grandmother, sister, aunt, and dear friend. She will fondly be remembered as a kind and compassionate woman, who loved her family more than anything. Evelyn was a mother to her entire community, not only in Jamaica, but also in the United States. Everyone knew they could count on her to unconditionally take care of them. She was extremely generous with her time and talents and would give you the shirt off her back or the last dollar in her pocket if you needed it. Evelyn always had a sweet smile and a kind word for everyone she met and always made you feel loved and comfortable in her presence. Her strong work ethic and drive inspired her family and friends to be the best they could be every day. She taught her children the value of family, loving the Lord, loving each other, respect, discipline, to be kind to others, and to treat everyone the way you would want to be treated. Evelyn helped in raising her grandchildren and there was nothing she would not do for them. They have a tremendous ache in their hearts with her passing. She had a profound sense of humor and a smile that would light up a room. When she laughed, you could not help but to laugh right along with her.</p><p><br></p><p>Evelyn took extraordinary pride and joy in taking care of her family. In her younger years, she would be up at dawn every day to make sure her husband and kids had breakfast before they left the house. She would also stay up late to make clothing by hand for her children, so they would have new clothes to wear to school. She was meticulous with her embroidering and loved to clean, as she was very house proud and everything had its place. Evelyn was an amazing cook and enjoyed making creative meals for her family and friends, especially stew chicken and dumplings, cabbage, and the best brown sugar and water drinks with fresh juices that were very refreshing in the hot weather. She had a nurturing spirit, and it was especially important to her that everyone had what they needed. She always made sure her first question to anyone was, “Have you had something to eat?” Her grandchildren loved her cooking so much that they would be upset when their parents did not make something exactly like Grandma, and they would have to call her to find out how she made it.</p><p><br></p><p>Evelyn loved the holidays, especially Christmas, and enjoyed cooking for her entire family. She was always so excited to decorate the house, inside and out, and made sure everyone in the family had a gift. Evelyn loved to shop, and JCPenney was her favorite store. She was a fashionista, and always had a beautiful hat to match her outfit. Along with shoes and matching accessories, of course! Evelyn also had a green thumb and enjoyed spending time outside in her garden, making sure everything was perfect and beautiful. She loved listening to Gospel music and her favorite hymn was "Blessed Assurance." She especially liked to listen to Beenie Man.</p><p><br></p><p>Evelyn leaves a legacy of beautiful memories that will live in the hearts of everyone who knew and loved her.</p><p><br></p><p>In addition to her husband, Herbert, she leaves to cherish her memory, her children, Joseph Gordon of Jamaica, Deloris Harmon of East Hartford, Gloria Douglas and her husband Winston of Clermont, FL, Jennifer Myrie and her husband William of Bloomfield, Joycelyn Nicholas and her husband Garfield of East Hartford, Maxine Reid of East Hartford, Radcliff "Junior" Douglas of East Hartford, and Larry Douglas of East Hartford; as well as many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.</p><p><br></p><p>Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her son, Lasalle Douglas; her granddaughter, Keshia Myrie; and her siblings, Clifton Chambers, Peter Chambers, Lynette Douglas, Herma Chambers, Eric Chambers, and Jacob Samuels.</p><p><br></p><p>Her family will receive friends on Tuesday, June 25, 11AM-12PM. Followed by a Celebration of Life, 12PM, at Pilgrim Way Baptist Church, 19 Columbia Rd., Windsor.</p><p><br></p><p>Burial will follow in Mountain View Cemetery in Bloomfield.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>April 27, 1936 - June 10, 202404/27/193606/10/2024
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