Evelyn Lachinette

It is with profound sadness that family announce the passing of Evelyn Lachinette, age 71 years, who passed away peacefully in the T.B.R.H.S.C. on Tuesday, October 28, 2021. Evelyn was born in the Armstrong area but her most cherished memories was being raised in Wagaming with her grandma Theresa. She was a loving and caring person who had a sweet tooth for black licorice candy and who enjoyed a good laugh. Evelyn worked various jobs during her life, but she most loved working with the elders as a translator as she was fluent in the language and loved working with people. She also loved chatting with her close friends and cousins regularly on the phone.

Evelyn will be missed by many, and although she is no longer with us in body, we are comforted by the knowledge that she will forever be with us in spirit. She leaves behind a large and extended family the list would be endless but know that every single one of you held a special place in her heart. Evelyn is survived by her sons Darry Lachinette, Derrick Lachinette (Donna) and her daughter Tracey Willoughby (Paul), her sister Esther Lachinette -Diabo (Mitchell) and her brothers Robert Metansinine, Ronnie Metansinine (Andrea), Michael Metansinine (Tracy) and Andrew Kwandibens (Bertha) as well as numerous cousins, grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Evelyn is predeceased by the love of her life and life-long partner Frank Wynn, sisters Edna Cutfeet, Eva Lachinette, Darlene Wanakamik, brothers, Allen Lachinette, and Alfred Lachinette. Grandfather Dominic Lachinette and grandmother Theresa Lachinette (nee Wanakamik), mother Alena Lachinette and Father Michael Wabason, grandchildren Paul Willoughby III, Serena, Aliyah, and Derrick Jr.

Visitation will be from 12:00 to 12:30 for immediate family and 12:30 until 2:00 p.m. for extended family and friends on Monday November 1st in the Sargent & Son Funeral Chapel, 21 N. Court Street. From there Evelyn will be taken home to Whitesand First Nation where visitation and wake service will be at Whitesand/Armstrong curling rink. Traditional Funeral services will begin on Tuesday at 10 a.m. on November 2, 2021, when family and friends will gather for the ceremony beginning at 10:00 a.m. celebrated by Elder Ken Kakeeway. Evelyn will be laid to rest at Wagaming Cemetery.

People wishing to pay their respects are asked to please adhere to COVID protocols and social distancing expectations for viewing, wake and services.