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Evelyn McFadden Obituary

Evelyn (Duffy) Kathleen McFadden, a long-time resident of Colorado Springs, passed peacefully into the arms of her Savior on June 4, under the loving care of her family, Mackenzie Place caregivers, Visiting Angels and Legacy Hospice. Born August 31, 1934 in Dayton Ohio, Evelyn and her family moved to Colorado Springs in 1970. She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Fred, and their son Michael. Evelyn was an accomplished bridge player, a dedicated care-giver, loving mother, wife and grandmother. She leaves behind to cherish her memory daughters Chris (Tony) Falette, Theresa (Paul) Lutze, sister Mary Pat St. Jacques of Germantown, Ohio, grandchildren Jason (Jennifer) Falette, Chesarae Falette. Maegan (Brian) Contreras and Ryan Lutze, great-grandsons Corban and Braedan Contreras and many beloved nieces and nephews. Evelyn's warm heart, smiling Irish eyes and contagious laugh will be dearly missed by all who knew her. The funeral mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, June 13 at Our Lady of the Pines, 11020 Teachout Road. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Miami Project http://www.miamiproject.miami.edu/ or American Lung Association in Colorado, http://www.lung.org/associations/states/colorado/donate.html

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Published by The Gazette from Jun. 9 to Jun. 10, 2013.

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Joe and Louise Ava Sofia Barilli

June 15, 2013

Evelyn Kathleen McFadden what a sweet woman and good friend of the family may you rest in peace and join Fred and Mike in ( heaven) your in a better place. Our thoughts and prayers got out to the family.

Barilli Family

June 13, 2013

What a wonderful lady rest in peace. Thinking of the family during this difficult time.

Barbara Schreiner

June 10, 2013

Farewell dear bridge friend. May you find peace with Fred in heaven.

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