Obituary of Evelyn Irene Wright

Passed away with family by her side at Chapman House on Monday, August 7, 2017.  Evelyn Wright, the former Evelyn Knapp, of Owen Sound and formerly of Hepworth in her 79th year.  Born July 1, 1939 in Hanover, Evelyn was the daughter of the late Norman and Muriel (Langrill) Knapp.  She graduated from the South Waterloo Memorial Hospital School of Nursing in Galt in 1961 and was a longtime employee of Dr. MacKinnon Phillips Hospital and Grey Bruce Health Services.  Beloved wife of the late Ernest T.J. Wright (1995) for 33 years.  Special mom of Robin Anthes of Owen Sound and loved nana of Hailey Eden Jane Wright.  Dear friend of Anne Siegrist of Owen Sound.  Remembered by her cousin of Donnetta (Langrill) McCulloch of Hanover, her children Donnalee Schreinert and Sarah Ann and John Frank and their family.  Predeceased by a brother in infancy.  The funeral service will be conducted from the Lutheran Church of our Saviour, 1049 4th Ave. West., Owen Sound on Thursday at 4:00 p.m. with visitation 1 hour prior to the service.  Rev. Christie Morrow-Wolfe officiating.  Interment Boyd Cemetery, Shallow Lake.  Arrangements entrusted to the DOWNS AND SON FUNERAL HOME, Hepworth.  Expressions of remembrance to the Chapman House, Lutheran Church of our Saviour or the Children's Wish Foundation would be appreciated.  Messages of condolence may be sent to the family through www.downsandsonfuneralhome.com