DIXFIELD — Evelyn “Sis” Cecilia Dorna Rose Parent Haines, 82, of Dixfield, passed into eternity Friday, Nov. 17, in the comfort of her home surrounded by loved ones. She was born Oct. 22, 1935, in Rumford, a daughter of Donat and Evelyn (Dorion) Parent, and was educated in Rumford schools until her junior year when she decided to go to work to help at home. She worked as a waitress at Freddie’s Diner and at Diamond Match Company where she met her husband, becoming his wife of 63 years and having their two children. She later graduated with a GED, receiving her diploma.
Evelyn was an avid reader, loved to knit and was a tremendous cook. She found joy in cooking, always making new foods or making her grandmother’s and mother’s family favorite soups, “Pot-n-Pot.” Her family was cherished and important to her. Holidays at her home were filled with friends, family, food and lots of cheer. She was a fun-loving, compassionate and devoted wife, sister, mother and friend. Her legacy of selfless “unconditional love” lives strong in the hearts of all those with whom she shared her life. Evelyn was a nurturing light to all, beloved.
Her mother, father and brothers, Emil and Giz, predeceased her. She is survived by her husband, Eugene W. Haines; daughter, Donna Bureau and husband, Kenneth “Ed;” granddaughter, Emily Bureau; grandsons, Edmond Bureau and Kenneth Bureau; son, Eugene W. Haines Jr. and his wife, Dawn; granddaughters, Amy Haines, Sarah Haines; and grandson, Buddy Haines; six great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Shirley Haines; brother, Timothy Parent and wife, Jackie; brother, Joseph “Joe” Parent and wife, Angie; many nieces and nephews, Sharon Kauffman, Mike Parent, John Parent, Jim Parent, David Parent, Bente Jordan, Casey Murphy, Allie Kelly, Roberta Harlow, Arthur Cunningham, Gregory Cunningham, Scott Cunningham and Andrea Haines; remaining friends, Sarah Drury, Tom and Pam Childs, and Bruce and Alice Clark.
Evelyn’s family would like to express their thanks and gratitude for all of the loving care given by Dr. Simon and staff at MaineGeneral Medical Center in Augusta, MaineGeneral Rehabilitation Center and Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice staff.
Condolences and tributes may be shared with her family at www.wilesrc.com.
Evelyn “Sis” C. Haines
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