It is with heavy hearts that the family of Evelyn Ruth Anderson announces her passing in Hampton on Sunday, October 14, 2018. Born on August 3, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Edwin and Mildred (Machum) Beckett. Born in New Jerusalem, Evelyn became a teacher and taught in local schools before marrying Tom and moving to Montreal. Evelyn continued to teach and raised their 3 boys before retiring to Hampton in 1976. Evelyn loved picking berries and going to the beach! She loved visiting and was the main organizer of the Jerusalem picnic for many years. Evelyn enjoyed traveling, going to Montreal every year to visit the grandchildren, and heading south to find the sun as often as she could. Evelyn was a faithful letter writer and a pillar of the Beckett family. She is survived by her sons: Gary Anderson of Calgary, AB, and Bobby and his wife Vivian of Montreal, QC; sister Ruby Laird of Hampton, NB; sister-in-law Eleanor Beckett of Martinon, NB; grandchildren: Kyle (Chela), Shane and Kurt, and great-grandchildren Chris and Zoshi; as well as several nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, Evelyn was predeceased by her loving husband Tom Anderson; son Donnie Anderson; grandson Jamie; and siblings: Deedy (Doherty), George, Don, Greta, Dorothy and Colin. Arrangements have been entrusted to Reid’s Funeral Home (506-832-5541), 1063 Main Street, Hampton, NB, where a visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 17, 2018 from 5 to 8pm. The Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, October 18, 2018 at 1:00pm from Reid’s Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Hampton Rural Cemetery. Donations in memory of Evelyn may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice. Personal condolences to the family and donations may be made through ReidsFH.com