THOMAS, Evelyn Margaret – passed away suddenly at her home on October 11, 2025 at the age of 86. Born on February 13, 1939. Evelyn devoted her life to hard work on the farm with Bill and her family. Loving wife of the late Bill (2024). Proud mother of Debbie (Mike) VanDaele and Brenda (Thom) McLean. Cherished grandmother of Dane VanDaele, Riley VanDaele (Kristyn Saunders) and Alexis McLean. Dear sister to Freida (the late Bob) Alderman. Survived by sister-in-law Doris (the late Ross) Cameron, Wes (Gloria) Thomas and sister-in-law Colleen (the late Ted) Thomas. Predeceased by parents Maurice (Doris) Wright and in-laws Peter (Mary) Thomas. Evelyn’s pride and joy was her family and grandkids and working beside the love of her life Bill.
A family service took place at STEADMAN BROTHERS FUNERAL CHAPELS, Interment was held at Oil Springs Cemetery. Sympathy may be expressed through donation to C.E.E Hospital Foundation (https://ceehf.ca/) Please mail or drop off cheques to the funeral home.
Sincere condolences to all of Evelyn’s extended family. Ionne & Evelyn were close friends and classmates at the former Watford District High School(WDHS). Ionne & Joe, Lambeth,ON.
Ev was a wonderful person and a wonderful community oriented individual
Jerry & Linda Burns
Brenda, Thom and Alexis
We are truly sorry to hear about the passing of your Mom. May the memories of her give you some comfort.
Kevin and Carol
Our sincere condolences Brenda, Thom and family. Sorry to hear of your loss. Thoughts and prayers to all.
Gord & Mary Ann
My sincere condolences to Brenda ,Tom, Alexis & family. Such an amazing lady! I will miss Eve’s conversations. She always talked about her family. You knew she had a deep love for them all.
The first thing she always said when she came through my door is “How are you doing”? She was always thinking of others. She had a 💛 of gold. At Christmas Eve always had a red bottle of wine & some dark chocolate for me. She really knew the way to a ladies heart. I will miss you Eve but never forget you. I have all the amazing stories we shared to carry on ❤️
I was saddened to read of Evelyn‘s passing. Such a sweet lady and I know she will be missed desperately. Sending sincere condolences to all.
So sorry to hear of Eve’s passing. Her and Bill were great neighbours and good friends. They will be greatly missed by the entire community. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Thomas family.
Roger and Terri McAuslan
Our condolences go out to the Thomas families. Eve was truly a special person always a smile and ready for a conversation.
Gary and Ethel Sitzes
Debbie, Mike, Brenda, Thom and families. My deepest condolences at this time of loss. My prayers are with you. She was such a wonderful lady and will be dearly missed.
To Freida & family,
Sending our deepest sympathy as you grieve the loss of a much loved sister and aunt.
Lynne & Hugh Palamer
To the Thomas family;
We send our condolences to you all. We will miss talking and dealing with Ev!!
The Jackson Seed Bean Team
I am crying with yous. This was a woman I admired my entire life. She has left a huge hole in your family and the people who knew her. May knowing that she has rejoined Bill help comfort you all. Lots of love and prayers to you all.
Ted and Faye Barnes
Deepest Condolences to the family and friends🙏
Dear Debbie and Brenda and all your families..So sorry for the passing of your wonderful mother..We’re sending our sympathy and prayers to all of you at this difficult time..May memories of your parents live on and give you peace and comfort in the days ahead.
Deb Mike Brenda Thom and families
I’m saddened and sorry to hear about the passing of your mom. Grieving but have many great memories with Ev and Bill.
Debbie, Brenda and Family
Sending our deepest condolences to the entire family. We are deeply saddened to hear of Ev’s passing. We saw her just a few weeks ago for a nice visit. Your mom was an incredible, hardworking lady. We feel so lucky to have known her.
Bill would always bring a batch of Ev’s butter tarts over to the house during hunting season and they would be gobbled up in short order. Ev made the best butter tarts.
Ev and Bill are together again. Rest in peace Ev.
Shelley & Jim Kelly
Debbie,Pickle,Brenda Thom and families sorry to hear of your mom’s passing.My thoughts and prayers are with you.Through this difficult time.
My deepest sympathies to you all. Such a beautiful lady that leaves us with unforgettable memories. We share your sorrow at this difficult time.
Love
Don & Penny Phillips
Thinking of you ♥️
Dear Debbie & Pickle, Brenda & Thom and families
We are so sorry to hear of Evelyn’s passing. The sweetest lady, always with a smile.
Having lost both my parents, it has given me great comfort to know they are together as your parents are now. Bill would be waiting with open arms to greet her. Love & prayers to all as you say goodbye to your Mom.
Debbie, Brenda and families, Sending my heartfelt sympathy on the loss of your Mom. Ev was such a sweet classy lady and will certainly be missed by all.
Freida I’m so sorry th hear of Evelyn’s passing. please express my sympathy to her family. Hugs
Deb, Brenda and Families. So sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. Our thoughts and proyers are with you all through this difficult time.
I met Evelyn and Bill many years ago,working with Ivan Evan’s,filling silo. Very nice people and she was an amazing cook. Condolences to the family.
My deepest condolences to Debbie and Brenda and their families.
My favourite memories, are those spent on the farm. Rest in peace Aunt Ev.
I’m so sorry for your family’s loss
My heartfelt sympathy to all the Thomas families
She was such a Special person .I have known her all her married life
I have stored great memories. She always had a smile when you met her and always laughing
May all your memories bring you comfort and peace and forever present.
My thoughts and prayers are with everyone
She will missed and remembered Hugs
Our deepest sympathies to Evelyn’s family. You’re in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time!
Sincerely Ron & Cheryl Saunders
Deb, Brenda & families…My condolences in the loss of a loving mother & grandmother. May the happy times you shared be a comfort at this difficult time.
To the Thomas family,
So sorry to read about the passing of Evelyn. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time. May pleasant memories bring you peace.
Michael and Cathy
Sympathy goes to you all Debbie and Brenda plus your Entire Families . Ev was such a sweet lady and always had time to stop and talk . She had a lovely smile and always enjoyed her Family so much . Thinking of you all at this difficult time . I know Ev was so lost without Bill it broke her heart now she is with Bill and likely dancing up a storm up there ! Love Always Maureen Bailey and Family xoxo
Debbie and family…sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing…having been raised on 80 HWY for 15.5 yrs,I knew most of your relatives on your Dad’s side but I never really knew your parents….please accept my sincere condolences to your entire family…..Bernie Baillargeon,Windsor,Ont
Debbie, Brenda, and your family, sorry to hear about the passing of your mom. My parents had a lot of great times with them over the years. Maybe the memories that you have of your parents bring a smile to your face and the occasional giggle. Take care.