Evelyn Faye Quimby was born May 12, 1930, the first daughter of Arthur and Alberta Bruce of Merrimack, NH. She had two older brothers, Robert and Eddie, and a younger sister, Connie.
Evelyn was educated in the Merrimack school system, ultimately graduating from Keene State University in 1952, with a degree in Education. She taught elementary school in several different school districts, starting with Keene, NH, followed by teaching in Philadelphia and Arlington, Virginia.
She married Dr. Carl Quimby, OD, of Nashua, in 1953, and moved to Nashua, NH.
Following her move to Nashua, she became an administrator of White Wing Kindergarten at the Unitarian church where she served until just after the birth of her first child. Then, she left teaching to become a full-time mother. Both Evelyn and Carl provided a loving home and a wide variety of experiences to their children. From outings to the family cottage at the lake, Boy and Girl scouts, various extracurricular activities, family reunions, and many trips including educational, historical, and recreational opportunities, there was always much activity in the family home.
Evelyn leaves her husband, Carl, with whom she was married for 62 years. Her four children and their spouses, Bruce and Andrea Quimby of Libertyville, IL, David and Mary Quimby of Merrimack, NH, Sherri-Ann Quimby, of Chatham, NY, and Barry Quimby, of Merrimack, NH. Evelyn also had eight grandchildren – Thomas, Monica, Kristen, Andrew, and Brian Quimby, and Jeremiah, Mackenzie, and Angelica Quimby-Cronin. Evelyn also had two great grandchildren – Scarlett and Victoria Ellsperman. Throughout her life, many family reunions were held in her home, and she enjoyed spending each holiday with family.
Evelyn was a very capable pianist and has enjoyed music ever since she was a child, and introduced music to her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Main Street United Methodist Church choir for decades. More recently, she has been active in the Nashua Senior Center’s Harmonica Saints, and the Chorus. Additionally she has led a popular Friday morning sing a long at the Center. Evelyn also loved crafts, painting, gardening, flower planting, and in recent years her patio tomatoes.
Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Friday, October 9th from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A Celebration of her life will be held in the Main Street United Methodist Church, 154 Main Street, Nashua, Saturday, October 10th at 11:00 am with a reception at the same location immediately following. Friends are invited to attend. Memorial gifts may be given in Evelyn’s name to the Main Street United Methodist Endowment Fund or to the Nashua Senior Center’s music program. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneral.com
