Evelyn A. Timko

It is with profound sadness and unbearable loss that we announce the passing of Evelyn Timko, most beloved Mother of Caroline Timko Van Austin who entered into eternal peace on Saturday December 17, in the loving and caring arms of her daughter after a brief illness.

Evelyn was born in Kensington CT, where she resided. She was the daughter of the late Louis and Letitia (Pola) Garlone of Kensington. She was also predeceased by her beloved brother Daniel Garlone and former husband Edward Timko.

Evelyn attended Hartford and Berlin schools and graduated from Berlin High School. She later spent a year with her family in California where she had the opportunity to work as an artist for Disney Studios. After moving back to Connecticut with her family, Evelyn worked as a secretary for many companies including Morley, Watson, and Baldwin of Hartford, Magson Uniforms, and The New Britain Herald.

Evelyn was a devoted Mother to her only child Caroline and from a very early age introduced her to the world of dance and theater. Together they attended countless shows from NYC to Las Vegas and so many local productions at The Oakdale Tent, The Bushnell, Hartford Stage, Shubert Theater, Palace Theater, and Goodspeed.

Evelyn brought Caroline to many dance schools across New England and NYC seizing every opportunity to enrich her child’s dance education and spending entire summers in NYC exploring Broadway, NYC Ballet, and Lincoln Center. They attended many dance classes and dance seminar’s, including and meeting with Gwen Verdon, Ben Vereen, Gene and Fred Kelly, and Chita Rivera. A very special moment in Evelyn’s life was becoming involved with the production of Phantom of The Opera Broadway Original Cast and attending Michael Crawford’s final performance and cast party at Tavern On The Green in NYC. She was also very supportive and proud of her dear cousin Kris at Connecticut Cabaret Theatre.

In 1976 Evelyn and Caroline established Caroline’s Dance Center now known as Dance Legacy which continues to be Berlin/Kensington’s premier dance school. Evelyn was the driving force behind the success of that dance school for well over 45 years, by keeping impeccable records for the business, ordering and embellishment of the many dance costumes, and constant support and encouragement for countless dance recitals, dance competitions, summer shows and many Nutcracker productions working tirelessly on every aspect of each performance.

Evelyn’s most favorite time was spent with her daughter at the seashore, picking shells or watching the sunset at Water’s Edge, Madison Beach, Sanibel Island, Fort Meyers, and Saybrook Point Marina. She also loved history and archaeology and had a great interest in the history of brick making as her Grandfather Enrico Pola was the owner of Pola Brickyard and her father Louis Garlone developed and patented many brick formulas.

Evelyn also had a very deep and pure faith and wisdom which carried her through her final days with her loving daughter by her side at every moment. She leaves to mourn, her daughter Caroline and her partner Wayne Wright Sr. Step Grand Children Tammy and husband Greg DeWolf, Wayne Wright Jr. and wife Melyssa, and Step Great Grandson Anthony. Her close and very special loving cousin Rita Alexandria who was in hourly contact with her and has been truly devoted to our family.

Her loving niece Marianne Blanchard, and husband Dave, great niece Cheryl and her children Serenity, Sophia, Daniel, Richard, and much loved great nephew, Christopher.  We thank Marianne for her support and medical guidance. Evelyn also leaves behind our adorable dear kitty cat, Asia.

Evelyn also leaves to mourn her very special cousins Liz and Jerry Patria, and Sister in Law Jackie Timko, and a large and extended family of many wonderful nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, neighbors, and dance families that meant so very much to her. She also leaves to mourn her very dear friend Maria Pennell whose love and support were invaluable.

Our hearts are truly broken and we will miss her dearly. We shall always remember Evelyn for her dedication, encouragement, wisdom, kindness, and compassion and most of all her beautiful smile etched forever in our memory. We will also always remember her with fondness as a loving, gentle and truly beautiful and amazing Mother and mentor. We have so many beautiful memories to treasure and we will keep her in our hearts forever. We would like to thank the local Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses who lovingly remind us that we will see dear, sweet Evelyn again.

Till then Mama, I love you forever…..You are truly and have always been “The Wind Beneath My Wings”

To leave online expressions of sympathy or share a memory please visit www.ericksonhansen.com . There will be no calling hours and burial will be private according to the wishes of our beloved Mother, Evelyn.

Arrangements are entrusted to The Erickson-Hansen Funeral Home.