Evelyn Preston

Obituary of Evelyn June Preston

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Evelyn June Jacques Preston, 85, died peacefully at home after a short illness surrounded by her children on Sunday February 18, 2024. She was the daughter of Donald W. and Charlotte (Wilson) Jacques. June is survived by her son Andrew (Dorothy), daughter Stacey (Ray Tempestilli), daughter Kerri, son Bradley (Sheila), daughter-in-law Tricia (partner Keith Clark). Grandchildren Chelsea (Harry Erickson), Connor, Rylee, Alexander, and Grace. Her sisters Janet Clark and Virginia Warrington and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. She is predeceased by her son Bobby Preston and husband Robert C. Preston Sr., sisters Constance (Connie) Preston, and Elizabeth (Betty) Reid, and brothers Donald C. Jacques and Ellis Jacques. June was born in Lake Placid on May 27, 1938, and is a 1956 graduate of Lake Placid Central School. She went on to graduate from Albany Memorial School of Nursing in 1959 having a long career beginning at Lake Placid Memorial Hospital, and transitioning to Uihlein Mercy Center until her retirement. In her retirement June’s passion became her grandchildren, attending numerous sporting events and school activities, as well as her weekly “coffee klatch” with her sisters after Church on Sunday’s. She enjoyed her monthly lunches with her work companions and attending her weekly knitting group. Calling hours will be at the M. B. Clark, Inc. Funeral Home on Thursday February 22, 2024 from 4:00-6:00pm with a service to follow. Rev. Derek Hansen, Pastor of the Adirondack Community Church will officiate. In lieu of flowers the family would ask you consider a financial donation to the High Peaks Hospice who provided exemplary care and support to June and her family. Relatives and friends are invited to leave a condolence, share a memory or upload a photograph to be added to the online tribute book for the family to cherish at www.mbclarkfuneralhome.com .
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Thursday
22
February

Visitation at Funeral Home

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Thursday, February 22, 2024
M. B. Clark, Inc.
2310 Saranac Ave.
Lake Placid, New York, United States
Thursday
22
February

Funeral Service

6:00 pm
Thursday, February 22, 2024
M. B. Clark, Inc.
2310 Saranac Ave.
Lake Placid, New York, United States
Saturday
27
July

Graveside Service

11:00 am
Saturday, July 27, 2024
North Elba Cemetery
Old Military Rd
Lake Placid, New York, United States
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