Evelyn B. Cady

Evelyn B. "Evie" Cady, 87, of Coventry, CT, formerly of Andover, passed away Thursday, November 5, 2015 after a brief illness. Born October 18, 1928 in New Bedford Mass, the daughter of the late Leroy and Edna Benzinger, she grew up on the family farm in Hebron, where her heart always remained. Beloved wife of the late Roger L. Cady for 42 years, she worked at Art's Jewelers and American Thread in Willimantic. She also drove a school bus for many years for the town of Andover and then for East Conn. Transportation, always referring to her young passengers as "my kids". She was a member of the W.A.T.E.S club and the Andover Senior Center. These two groups not only provided her a weekly outing, but there she formed some of her closest forever friendships. Evelyn adored all her family and friends and cherished each one. She loved keeping in touch by sending cards and letters, talking on the phone, and going with friends to bingo, the casinos and lunch. She was predeceased by the love of her life, Roger in 2008, her sister, Shirley Gaspie, and two brothers, Roy and Joseph Benzinger. She leaves her daughter and son-in-law, Jodie and Todd Mitchell of Coventry, her son and daughter-in-law Robert and Jane Cady of Lebanon, son Richard Cady of Palatine, Illinois, and son Roger Cady of Glastonbury. She also leaves eight grandchildren: Rob, Julie, Richard, Rebecca, Adrienne, Adam, Alexis and Elizabeth, as well as fifteen great grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren. She also leaves numerous nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to North Coventry Fire Department, Main Street, Coventry or Andover Fire Department, School Street, Andover. Calling hours will be Tuesday, November 10, 2015 from 4:00pm to 7:00pm at Potter Funeral Home, 456 Jackson St. (Rte. 195) Willimantic. Services will be on Wednesday, November 11, 2015 at 11:00am at the funeral home with visitation one hour prior. Burial will follow at St. Peter Cemetery, Church Street, Hebron, CT. In honor of mom, please wear red, her favorite color and a decorative pin to show your love for her.