Our dear Evelyn sadly passed away peacefully at Peacehaven Village (Invercargill), November 1, 2026 aged 85, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Neil, adored mother and mother-in-law of Pauline Kavanagh (Invercargill), Bob and Pam Thomas (Auckland), Murray Thomas (Rollerston), Kim and Sean McColl (Invercargill). Treasured Gran, GG, and Great GG to her many grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren. Much loved sister to Andrew and the late David and Kenneth Cleghorn. Auntie and Great Auntie to her many nieces and nephews. And the most loved 'outlaw' of the Thomas (Thomai) extended family. Evelyn always involved herself in her community and more recently was a much loved and respected member of the Invercargill 60's Up Movement, Southland Women's Club (including their Play reading group), and the Invercargill Parkrun. On behalf of Evelyn, her family wishes to thank everyone responsible for the very tender care she received from her home help (Sonia), Hospice South, and Peacehaven Village during her short but difficult journey. A memorial service to celebrate her life is to be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street on Wednesday 11 at 2pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice Southland would be greatly appreciated.
'You have now graduated dear Ev
and have your wings,
fly forever in peace'
If you wish to view the service via livestream, please go to the Avenal Park website, obituaries page and click the link on Evelyn’s page. Message to Cruickshank Family, C/- PO Box 1345, Invercargill 9840.
