DOROTHY EVELYN KOSTER

Dorothy Evelyn Koster (née Rutledge) passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 31, 2025, surrounded by her family, at the age of 90. Born on May 8, 1935, in Toronto, Evelyn grew up in her beloved "Beach," where she attended Balmy Beach School and Malvern High School. The friends she met there remained her closest, sharing vacations, family celebrations, and lifelong memories. Thank you, Donna, Debbie, Nancy, Pam, and Anne for bringing so much joy and laughter to Evelyn's life. In 1962, Evelyn married Peter Koster, and together, they raised two children in Toronto before later moving to Lakefield, where Evelyn found joy in living near the water. That continued wherever she travelled, from driving the RV to the Florida Keys with her young children, and then later retiring and spending winters in Florida. Family was Evelyn's greatest pride, a devoted mother to Anne (the late Curtis Crawford) and Peter (Martha); and a cherished grandmother to Joseph, Anthony, Elise, Emma, and Declan. She pursued a career in nursing and, later in life, earned a second degree in English Literature from Trent University. She loved reading and often gifted books she loved to friends and family. Evelyn also loved to share her passion for knitting and quilting. The family has many quilts to remember her by, each one made especially for them. Evelyn will be remembered for her warmth, her creativity, her loyalty to friends, and her unwavering devotion to her family. At Evelyn's request, funeral arrangements will be private, with interment at Cobourg Union Cemetery, where she will be laid to rest beside her husband, Peter.