Evelyn has been working with Home Care for more than 22 years and describes the job as “very rewarding”. 

She’s almost as close as family to some of her clients, helping with their day-to-day tasks for as long as 20 years.

“I’ve warned them I will probably turn up on their doorstep next week, saying ‘What can I do for you today?’,” Evelyn jokes.

“I might forget that I’m not working!”

Harry Cowhan, who was Evelyn’s final client on Friday, will be one of those who misses her frequent and cheerful visits.

“Evelyn has been coming to my late wife (Merle) and I for 18 years,” he told the Advocate.

“She’s the most caring and kind person you could ever meet.” 

He added that the first time he’d seen her sit down in all those years was when the Advocate turned up on the doorstep to surprise them.

Home Care Services helps aged people, or those with disabilities, stay in their own homes. 

Carers help with domestic duties, shopping, showering and dressing and meal preparation. 

They might spend 15 minutes or two hours with someone, depending on assessment of their needs.

Evelyn didn’t have any particular qualifications when she started, Home Care Services has provided training along the way.

In retirement, she has big plans for her garden and perhaps for some more travel.

She has been in Forbes since 1959 when she married husband Peter. 

Home Care Services in Forbes currently has 13 care workers looking after 164 Home Care Services clients in Forbes.