Evelyn R. Tasker

Strafford, NH:

Evelyn R. Tasker, age 77, longtime resident of Strafford, died December 7, 2008 at CRVNA Hospice House in Concord.

Born November 14, 1931, daughter of the late Earl and Mildred (Hill) Corliss, she was a longtime resident of Prospect Hill Farm in Strafford and most recently resided at Epsom Manor.

Evelyn had a ceramic studio at the farmhouse for years, where she taught ceramic classes. For several years, she served as President of the South Barnstead Cemetery Assn. and the NH State Cemetery Assn. She enjoyed snowmobling, gardening, loved feeding and watching birds and traveling across the country with her husband in their camper to all the United States, including Alaska.

Widow of the late Francis H. Tasker, who died in 1996, she is survived by 2 children: Michael F. Tasker of Strafford and Barbara A. Geddes of Gilmanton Iron Works, 7 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren, a sister: Janice Sargeant of Barnstead, also several nieces and nephews.

Calling hours are Wednesday evening from 6-8 pm at Peaslee Alton Funeral Home, 12 School Street, Alton, NH. A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2008 at 10:30 am at Third Baptist Church, corner of Route 126 and Route 202A in Strafford, with Rev. Harold Muzzy, pastor, officiating. Interment will follow at South Barnstead Cemetery. To express condolences, please visit: www.peasleefuneralhome.com