Evelyn L. Durand, 84

NORTHFIELD — Evelyn Lucy (Kulbacki) Durand, 84, a resident of Northfield for over sixty years died at her daughter’s home in Northfield, Thursday, October 6, 2011 with her family at her side. Her death followed a period of failing health. Evelyn was born in Hillsborough, NH, June 30, 1927, daughter of Leopold and Agnes (Rumak) Kulbacki. She had resided in Hillsborough until moving to Northfield. For many years she was employed at the former Tilton Tannery and Leather Shop in Tilton in the finishing department. Evelyn especially enjoyed gardening, sewing and needlepoint. Evelyn was a longtime parishioner of St. Mary of the Assumption Church in Tilton.

She was predeceased by her husband, Leo R. Durand in 2004. She was also predeceased by brothers, Frederick Kulbacki, Michael Kulbacki, and Theodore Kulbacki, sisters, Lydia Clough, Catherine Hudson and Dorothy Durand. Her family includes daughters, Betty Landry of Franklin, Lyssa Nielsen of Gilmanton, and Colleen Roy of Northfield; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; siblings, William Kulbacki of Pensacola, FL, and his twin sister, Thalia Coulter of Northfield, and Etta Roberge of Hillsborough; numerous nieces and nephew.

According to Evelyn’s wishes there are no calling hours.

A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, October 12, 2011 at 1:00 PM at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery, 110 D. W. Highway in Boscawen with burial following.

Arrangements are under the care of the William F. Smart Sr. Memorial Home of Tilton. Those wishing may make memorial contributions in Evelyn’s name to, Franklin VNA and Hospice, 75 Chestnut Street, Franklin, NH 03235.

For more information go to www.smartfuneralhome.com