It is with much sadness we announce the passing of Evelyn on March 20, 2022 aged 80 years. Devoted wife of Jim (dec). Loving mother and mother in-law of Gordon(dec); Phillip (dec); Neville and Paige; Janece and Jamie. Adored Nanni Ev of Joab and Charlee; Samuel and Ellen; Drew; and Evan.
Daughter of the late Gordon and Mavis Lynch. Loved sister and sister in-law of Carmel and Mick (dec); David and Janet; Bernard (dec) and Frances; Alan and Joan; Joy and Raz; Pearl and Allan (dec); Carol and Mel; Harold and Margaret (dec).
Reunited with Jim.
Family and friends of the late Mrs. Evelyn Willsmore are respectfully informed that her funeral service will be conducted at the Anglican Church of Christ the Worker Underbool on Tuesday March 29, 2022 at 11.00am. At the conclusion of the service the cortege will proceed to the Unberbool Cemetery.
The view the stream of Evelyn's service please click on the below link. The password is Willsmore.
Tributes
nick Ingerson
About 30 years ago, a newly found friend took me home to meet and stay with his parents.
It was part of cementing a lifelong friendship with both Neville and his parents.
They were both so warm and welcoming, in so very different ways. Evelyn could see nothing but positive in people and her constant smile was disarming. She was such a calm person, and “dammit”, I thought that she was bulletproof.
I have read Neville’s poem, and it reduced me to tears, as it is doing as I write this, because I know how absolutely he loved his Mum. And reading the words from Evan, I am amazed at the constant flow of words of wisdom from this boy. Evelyn must have been so proud of her grandson. Yes, he is certainly a chip of the “old grandmother’s block”.
I hope that she is somewhere deserving of her, and feel that the world is a lesser place on her passing.
Peter and Christina Mackey
Evelyn, your beautiful big smile, along with the warmth, kindness and compassion that filled your heart, will never be forgotten. Much love from your nephew Peter Mackey, and wife Christina Mackey.
Merrick
It’s with my sad heart that I learnt the passing of beautiful caring Evelyn Family Mother Grandmother friends meant so much to her.A strong country woman who passed her values on to her love ones always with a smile which radiated to others
My mother was a Lynch/Skepper Flossy she used to call her when they were together they would talk for ages more of that will go on now.our memories as kids going to underbool for our holidays was a blast could not wait to get there times I still reflect on.I feel sad there will be no more conversations or catch-ups you will stay in my heart for ever but one day will meet again Fly High Evelyn Helen Ivy Merrick /Skepper Wodonga and condolences from my Family Sydney
Neville Willsmore
My Mother kept a garden.
A garden of the heart;
She planted all the good things,
That gave my life it’s start.
She turned me to the sunshine,
And encouraged me to dream:
Fostering and nurturing
The seeds of self-esteem.
And when the winds and rains came,
She protected me enough;
But not too much for she knew I’d need
To stand up strong and tough.
Her constant good example,
Always taught me right from wrong;
Markers for my pathway
To last my whole life long.
I am my Mother’s garden,
I am her legacy.
And I hope today she feels the love,
Reflected back from me.
Evan Willsmore
There have been few people in my life as influential as my nanny. Over the years, I watched her beat the odds time and time again, all while keeping a smile on her face. It was truly an honor to be in the presence of such a kind soul, and because of her, I established many core values that play a role in my own life. Following my diagnosis of Chron’s disease, I leaned on nanny for comfort. She was undergoing similar treatments, and we always found a way to connect as a result. I was constantly amazed at her poise; how a woman who had gone through so much could still be so positive and engaging. Had I not been able to witness this in such a direct manner, I simply wouldn’t be the young man I am today. Although her passing has hurt us all, I find peace in knowing that she won’t suffer from any more pain. Thank you for all the conversations, memories, and pure love you gave me nanny. We’re all going to miss you.
- Evan Willsmore (grandson)