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EVELYN ELIZABETH COY
Date of Passing: Dec 05, 2007
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryEVELYN ELIZABETH COY A Winnipeg business woman and longtime resident of Charleswood and Fort Garry, Evelyn passed away in Nanaimo, BC, December 5, 2007. Born in England in 1916, Evelyn immigrated to Canada with her family at age 12. She will be missed by her son Gary Coy and wife Monique of Nanaimo; daughter Beverley Sigurdson and companion Murray Wilson of Winnipeg; four beloved grandchildren, Jennifer (Michael) Hecht of Winnipeg, Geoffrey (Britta) Coy of Toronto, Wendy (Mark) Sigurdson-Adkins of New York, and Greggory (Courtney) Sigurdson of Winnipeg; great-grandson Jakob Adkins of New York; brother Reg Friend and wife Izabela Jarocka of Winnipeg; George Sigurdson of Winnipeg; nieces and nephews in Canada and USA. Evelyn was predeceased by her beloved husband Grenville; parents Louis and Elizabeth (Wright) Friend; sister Doreen Smith and her husband Art; daughter-in-law Lesley (Cribbs) Coy; brother-in-law Eric Coy and wife Helen; brother-in-law John Coy and wife Betty. Lyn was a steadfast and supportive wife; an astute business woman; a role model to her children and grandchildren; a fun-loving friend. Her interests included Toastmistress Club, curling, lawn bowling, literature, poetry and physical fitness. She and Gren moved to Victoria, BC in 1980 where they enjoyed mild weather and happy years. A private service will be held by the family. Please, no flowers or donations.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 15, 2007
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Evelyn Coy was my aunt, my dad’s older sister - and she was always spirited, loving and kind to me, my siblings and all the extended family. She regaled clan gatherings with uproarious tales and anecdotes, her Toastmasters speaking skills in full flower. Her generous, caring nature was reflected by her daughter Bev, a fond cousin to me, and her husband, Uncle Gren, was also a gem. Evelyn lived a long, full productive life - an example to us all - and I remember her with great love and gratitude. - Posted by: Peter Friend (Nephew) on: Aug 12, 2020