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Evelyn Comfort Obituary
The daughter of the late G. Henry and Madeleine LaNee Purchell, she was born on March 12, 1922 in Roxbury.
Evelyn received a degree in food administration from Delhi College in June of 1942. She met her husband, Milton E. Comfort at Delhi College and they were married on July 11, 1942 in Roxbury, N.Y. In 1966, after raising her children, Evelyn graduated from the nursing program at O.C.C.C. at the top of her class. She worked as a registered nurse for Orange Farms in Goshen for over 20 years and was a member of CSEA. Evelyn lived in the Middletown area most of her life and was a 65-year member of Scotchtown Presbyterian Church. She was also a member of the Wallkill Junior Home Demonstration. She was a very talented mom who had high standards that she imparted to her family. She was a meticulous seamstress and an award-winning baker. Evelyn treasured her grandchildren and was an advocate for education for all.
In addition to her husband Milton, she is survived by her three daughters, Nancy and her husband Don Wood, Susanne Merrill, Kathleen Hamilton and her husband Bud, all of Middletown; son, Daniel and his wife RuthAnn; one brother, Richard and his wife Joyce of Roxbury, N.Y.; grandchildren, Frank, Brian, Matthew and Andrew Wood, Karen Strong, Peter Frolich, Peter Hamilton, Christine Blindell, Christine Teander, Michael Severin, Bonnie Jean Grogan, Amy Mellow, Jim Grogan; 15 great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild.
She was predeceased by one daughter, Cynthia Severin; and one granddaughter, Sharon Merrill.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 20, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Applebee-McPhillips Funeral Home, Inc., 130 Highland Avenue, Middletown. A Funeral Service of Remembrance will be held at the funeral home on Sunday, October 21 at 3 p.m. Cremation will be private.
Funeral arrangements under the direction Applebee-McPhillips Funeral Home, Inc. www.applebee-mcphillips.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Evelyn Comfort
Bill Trost
October 26, 2007
Reading the Record on-line I was saddened by Mrs. Comfort's obituary notice and want to express my sympathy to the family. May fond memories sustain them. From the notice and guest book entries it is clear how loved she was, how many lives she touched, and that she will be remembered always.
Kathy Comfort Hamilton
October 23, 2007
I didn't just lose a mother, I lost my role model. I was lucky enough to be cuddled by her as a baby, lucky enough to comb her snow white hair before she left us. Remember my mom as a special, talented lady of great wisdom.
Ray Severin
October 23, 2007
As with Cynthia, when we see a rainbow, we will think of Evelyn.
Ray and Kathy Severin
john & carole rysinger
October 23, 2007
The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.
Nicole Pierre
October 21, 2007
With greatest condolences and love from Nicole Pierre and family
Barbara Barra
October 21, 2007
The life and presence of this gentle lady will be long-remembered by both her family and friends. May all the wonderful memories made through the years bring a smile to your face. Love, Barbara and Barry
Elijaha Jennings
October 20, 2007
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
Karl & Erin Winum
October 19, 2007
Your love will light our way, your memory will forever be with us.
Barbara Warren
October 19, 2007
Milt and family- So sorry-It's a sad, sad day for me- We had many long talks and confidences over the years-Evelyn and me-She was a smart,classy lady- It is a great loss-Again"sorry" kids-Fondly Barbara Warren
Wendy Hentz (Hadden)
October 19, 2007
Dear Milton and Family,
My sincerest sympathy. Evelyn was a wonderful woman.
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