Mrs. Cecilia McEvoy (née Feser)
Obituary for Mrs. Cecilia McEvoy (née Feser)
November 2, 1936 – September 7, 2026
Mom grew up on a farm near Macklin, Saskatchewan, youngest daughter of a large pioneer family. She was talented at baking, canning, sewing, crafting and interior decorating, to the joy of her husband, Bill, three kids and beloved grandson, all of whom survive her. She made outfits for the kids, and matching ones for the Barbies. She made costumes for Halloween, furniture for the dollhouse, baskets and wreaths for Christmas. We kids most looked forward to the annual unboxing of Santa’s sleigh – a big white snow-flocked turkey breastbone, piled high with tiny wrapped boxes.
Mom loved new places. She travelled extensively throughout her life and moved a lot. From the farm she went to Saskatoon, then Edmonton, then Sudbury, working in health care. She met dad in Ontario and travelled to England to marry him, where she worked in a bomb (!) factory near London. Back home in Canada she was a homemaker in Calgary and Elkford until we kids were all off in school. Then she worked hard in retail in back in Calgary until her retirement, when a new chapter of fun began.
She and dad moved to Kelowna where they enjoyed nature, scenic drives, picnics, wineries and markets. They jetted off to sun destinations: Florida and Hawaii, the Caribbean, Italy. One of mom’s favorite trips was to Turkey where she loved the ancient ruins and the colour of the seas. They made many joyful trips to visit their daughters, sons-in-law and grandson at their homes in France and California.
Mom and dad spent the last few years close to their daughter in New Westminster. Mom never tired of exploring southwest BC (long, scenic drives and collecting colourful rocks and shells on the beaches) and delighted in unearthing treasures in local thrift stores on the way. Harrison Hot Springs, the Sunshine Coast and a quick ferry tour to the Gulf Islands were recent highlights, as were last minute Mom-and-Daughter adventures: an epic road trip through the Canadian Maritimes and an Alaskan cruise.
Mom was endlessly positive, optimistic and energetic. She loved life and lived in the moment. She didn’t let a diagnosis of late-stage cancer slow her down. Just a few months ago, mom enjoyed a long sunny stroll, walker and oxygen in tow, among the fields of flowers at the Tulip Festival. She was an example to us all and is ever lovingly present in our thoughts.
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