Evelyn Gorham

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Service Time: Private

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Burial Date: Private

Obituary of Evelyn Gorham

It is with profound sadness that the family announces the passing of Evelyn Irene (McKenzie) Gorham, of Hampton, NB, wife of Albert "Burt" Gorham, which occurred on Thursday, December 11, 2014 at the Saint John Regional Hospital while surrounded by her family. Evelyn was born on February 8, 1932 in Outremont, QC, a daughter of the late John Francis and Irene (O’Connor) McKenzie. Evelyn is survived by her loving husband and best friend of 56 years, Burt Gorham; daughter Nancy (Dana) LeBlanc of Greenville, SC; son Bruce Gorham (Rochelle Baldwin) of Fredericton, NB; treasured grandchildren Nicole LeBlanc (John Rushton) of New Glasgow, NS, Deanna LeBlanc (Jarrett Simmons) of Ardmore, OK, Drew LeBlanc of Halifax, NS, Jake Gorham of Fredericton, NB; daughter Patricia Richard of Saint John, NB and her children Melissa, Mark, Jarrett, Dalton and grandchildren. Also survived by nieces and nephew. In addition to her parents, Evelyn is predeceased by her siblings Margaret, Gerald, Eileen, Francis and infant son. The family would like to thank the medical and support staff of the Saint John Regional Hospital, family physician Dr. Jansen and the Extra Mural Program staff for the excellent care provided to Evelyn. A private family service will be held at Reid’s Funeral Home, 1063 Main Street, Hampton, NB, (506) 832-5541. Interment will take place in Hampton Rural Cemetery. Donations in memory of Evelyn, may be made to the I.W.K. Children’s Hospital, Halifax, NS, a charity very dear to Evelyn or to the memorial of the donor’s choice. Condolences to the family and donations may be made through www.ReidsFH.com.
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