Kaufman, Evelyn Ann (née Black) (Died)

Evelyn Ann Kaufman, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2024, at Oxford Gardens, nine days before what would have been her 83rd birthday.

Evelyn's journey through life was shared with her beloved husband, Douglas Kaufman, whom she married on May 19, 1961. She was a devoted mother to Brian (Brigitte) Kaufman, David (Ellen) Kaufman, and Leanne (Hugh Wilkins) Kaufman. She was also cherished deeply by her grandchildren Nathaniel (Erica), Stephanie, Jaclyn (Andy), Michelle (Nick), Matthew, Kathryn (Alex), Aurora, and Andrew, and great-grandchildren, Emma and Elizabeth. Evelyn was predeceased by her loving parents, James A. and Katherine Black, and her brother, James G. Black. Evelyn also leaves behind her sisters-in-law, Sharon Pilkington (Gerry), Ruth Tucker, and Gretchen Hazelwood, and their children, along with many dear cousins.

Evelyn trained as nurse in KW and began her career as a family-physician nurse, working alongside Dr. Butt. Her nursing classmates remained a source of joy throughout her life. Although she left her profession to raise her family, her nurturing spirit never waned.

Evelyn gave back to her community in many ways, including as an active member of the Hebron Church UCW, the IODE, as a volunteer at the Woodstock Hospital, and other organizations. She also enjoyed her involvement with the Innerkip Book Club, until her eyesight was taken by GAP disease in 2016.

Evelyn's family wishes to express their heartfelt gratitude to the staff at Caring Services for Seniors, and Oxford Gardens for their compassionate care and support. They also wish to thank the staff at Woodstock General Hospital, particularly the Dialysis Unit, and Drs. Aaron Regis, Claude Kortas and Susan Huang for their incredible support in her later years.

Friends and relatives are invited to join the family at Brock and Visser Funeral Home, 845 Devonshire Ave., Woodstock (519-539-0004) on Thursday, August 1, from 4 to 7p.m. A private family interment will take place at Oxford Memorial Park at a later time.

If desired, memorial contributions to the Woodstock Hospital - Dialysis Unit would be greatly appreciated and may be arranged online through the funeral home.