Jennex, Evelyn Clarice Lydia (Chaulk), 92, Debert and formerly of Masstown, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 1, 2017 in Debert Court, Debert, with her daughter at her side. Born in Grand Falls, NF, she was a daughter of the late James and Sarah (Stacey) Chaulk. Evelyn worked most of her life as an extremely talented seamstress, creating amazing garments from wedding gowns to christening gowns, western suits to beaded dresses for several celebrities and leather slunk skin jackets for the Queen and Prince Phillip presented to them by the City of Calgary back in the 1960’s. She worked in several places in Truro and Calgary Alberta before returning home to Masstown where she worked from her home. She loved doing needlepoint pictures and quilting and gave most of her quilts to family and relatives. She donated at least 12 baby quilts to the I.W.K. Hospital for Sick Children. She took great pride in her home and her flower gardens. She was a member of the Masstown United Church and the U.C.W. She loved to sing and listen to music, especially newfie music and Gospel music. Even when unable to sing, you would always see her hands going and feet tapping in time to the music. She enjoyed yard sales and day trips driving with her girlfriend, Marina Fisher. Because of her kindness, exceptional talents, loving heart, quick wit and funny stories, she touched the hearts of many far and near. She will be truly missed by all who knew and loved her.
She is survived by a daughter Sally Jennings (Russell) of Crowes Mills; brother Lawrence Earl Weatherby (Janet) of Upper Onslow; granddaughters, Margo Rogers, Cindy Spencer Fagioli, Terri Lynn McNutt (Troy); step-grandsons Zachary and Abram Higgins; 6 great-grandchildren; sisters Mildred Martin of Corner Brook, NF, Barbara Weatherby of Shelburne, ON; brother Sherman King of Little Hearts Ease, NF.
She was predeceased by her husband Gerald Jennex; sister Marjorie
Arrangements are under the direction of Mattatall~Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro from where visitation will take place on Friday July 7th from 6-8 pm and where funeral service will take place on Saturday, July 8th at 2 pm. Reverend Glenn MacLean will officiate with a reception to follow in the funeral home. Burial will take place at a later date in the Masstown Cemetery, Masstown. Family flowers only. Donations in memory may be made to the Masstown United Church, Masstown or charity of choice. A sincere heart felt thank you to the amazing staff of Debert Court, Debert, for your caring, compassion, respect and genuine love given and shared every day with my mom. You filled mom’s last three years with comfort and peace and thank you for making mom a part of your family and for a job well done. Private messages of condolence may be sent to the family by viewing Evelyn’s obituary on-line and selecting “Send A Condolence” at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com