EVELYN GRAYCE

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EVELYN GRAYCE BORTON*rec* Peacefully on October 27, 2002, at the Misericordia Health Center, Evelyn Grayce Borton passed away at the age of 84 years. Mrs. Borton was born on January 27, 1918, and was raised on a farm near Katrime, Manitoba. She took her high school in Dauphin, following which she moved to Winnipeg to take her hairdressing course. She married Vic Rehill in 1942. Evelyn continued to work as a hairdresser during her marriage and following Vics death 10 years later. Evelyn married Fred Borton in 1955. Together they raised Dave and Joan. They were involved in the community of East Kildonan. They spent many happy times at "the lake". They also enjoyed travelling together to Hawaii, Barbados and Mexico with their friends. Always an active person, after Fred died in 1971 Evelyn was involved in bowling and enjoyed gardening, walking, crafts and crocheting. She enjoyed visiting with family and friends and travelled with her cousin Mary. Evelyn will be remembered for her strong will, independence and sense of humour. She is survived by her son Dave (Doreen) daughter Joan; and grandson Brent. Besides her immediate family, she is survived by her sisters-in-law Betty McLachlan and Evelyn Slater. She was predeceased by her first husband Vic Rehill; second husband Fred Borton, brothers Ernie and Norman McLachlan; sister-in-law Norma; and Freds three sisters and four brothers. She leaves many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews and numerous members of the extended Clark and Rehill families. Funeral service will take place on Wednesday, October 30, 2002, at 1:00 p.m., in the Leatherdale Gardiner Funeral Chapel at 232 Kennedy Street. Internment will follow at Elmwood Cemetery. Special thanks to nieces Donna Kozicki (Norman) and Donaleen Gilchrist (Larry) and Mums "Bright light", Elinor Dahl - she looked forward to and loved your visits. Dave and Joan would like to thank their friends for their kindness and support over the past few months. If friends so desire, donations may be made to the ALS Society of Manitoba, 2109 Portage Ave., Winnipeg, MB, R3J 0L3; Concordia Hospital Foundation, 1095 Concordia Ave., Winnipeg, MB, R2K 3S8; or to a charity of your choice. LEATHERDALE GARDINER 232 Kennedy Street 949-4878

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 30, 2002