MIDDLETON, Evelyn Dorothy
December 4, 1936 - January 30, 2025
Evelyn (Dorothy) Middleton passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at AgeCare Bow Crest at the age of 88.
Evelyn was born and raised with five siblings in Hanna, AB, in the eastern part of the province. She grew up on a ranch which involved a lot of hard work, living without most of the conveniences we depend on today. Her parents were well-respected in the local community; a reputation that Evelyn and her sisters were reminded of from time to time when they had the urge to strike out on their little adventures. Evelyn and her family were actively involved in the Cereal United Church throughout her childhood years.
Evelyn attended Red Deer Community College and graduated from in the secretarial program.
After graduating from community college, Evelyn began a long and distinguished career with Parks Canada. This became her life and her passion, working in the Calgary, Montreal, and Frobisher Bay offices before returning to the Calgary office. While at Parks Canada, Evelyn gained a reputation as a hard worker, thoroughly dedicated to her role as an executive assistant to senior-level management. Throughout her long and outstanding career, she won many accolades from both management and staff.
Evelyn’s hard work ethic led her to take early retirement from Parks Canada and led her to her other passion in life, volunteering. Whenever there was a need, Evelyn was there, and she actively volunteered with the Parks Heritage Conservation Society and the Calgary Branch of the National Association of Federal Retirees.
In addition to her Parks Canada retiree role, Evelyn actively volunteered at Calgary’s Lougheed House in the lawns and gardens, the Calgary Drop-in Centre, and the Open Door Seniors at a local church.
The Open Door was a program designed to provide programs, activities, and a home away from home for so many of our seniors. Evelyn’s contributions and management skills on the board enabled the program to thrive and grow and make a difference in our seniors’ lives.
It is often said that the only thing we leave behind in life is the memory of us that others carry in their hearts. Evelyn was a thoroughly remarkable lady who touched the lives of everyone she met. We will always carry the memory of her in our hearts and she will be much missed.
Thank you, Evelyn, for making such a difference in our lives and being such a blessing to all who knew and loved you.
A Celebration of Evelyn’s Life will be held at McInnis & Holloway (Park Memorial, 5008 Elbow Drive SW, Calgary, AB) on Friday, February 28, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. Reception to follow in the hospitality centre. Pastor James (Jim) Atkinson will be officiating.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to S.T.A.R.S. (Shock Trauma Air Rescue Society), Box 570, 1441 Aviation Park N.E., Calgary, AB T2E 8M7 Telephone: (403) 295-1811, www.stars.ca, or The Veterans Food Bank of Calgary, 4303 26 Street N.E., Calgary, AB T1Y 7K2 Telephone: (403) 277-8387, www.veteransfoodbankalberta.ca.
Condolences, memories, and photos may be shared and viewed with Evelyn’s family at www.MHFH.com.
In living memory of Evelyn Middleton, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes.