Evelyn (Cohn) Bernstein

Evelyn Bernstein passed away peacefully at home on May 5, 2022 at the age of 89. She was the daughter of Elias and Fannie Cohn. Evelyn was born in Hartford, CT on September 9, 1932 and moved to Bloomfield in 1954 with her husband Abe “Alan” Bernstein. She lived in Bloomfield until 1987, at which time she moved to Boca Raton, Florida where she and Alan enjoyed the warm weather and Florida lifestyle. She recently moved back to Connecticut in September to be with her family. Once her children were grown, Evelyn worked as an assistant to the vice-principals at Bloomfield High School for many years and developed a long friendship with her boss, Irene Cornish. Not ready to retire after moving to Florida, she continued to work for a Disney-owned business and was proud to say she was a “cast member”. Evelyn loved going to the beach, spending many summers at Old Colony Beach in Old Lyme. She also enjoyed baking, travelling and especially shopping. Above all, Evelyn loved her family. She was predeceased by her parents and and her beloved husband Alan. Evelyn is survived by her three sons - Barry Bernstein, Michael Bernstein and Rick and Carrie Bernstein, as well as her four grandchildren - Aaron and Lauren Bernstein (Michael) and Carly and Jacob Bernstein (Rick and Carrie) and three great-grandchildren, Hayden, Allie and Kylie. Evelyn is also survived by her sister, Sheila Walter and her husband Herb of Vancouver, Washington. She will be deeply missed by her niece and nephew Sharon and Steven Rosenberg who provided her with family and assistance during her years in Florida , as well as her lifelong friends Bev and Pete Wilson. The family thanks Evelyn’s companion, Whitney Johnson, for taking incredible care of her the last few months. A graveside service will be held at Beth Hillel Cemetery, located at 80 Wolcott Rd., East Granby, CT on 5/11/22 at 11am. Arrangements will be handled by Weinstein Mortuary (https://weinsteinmortuary.com/) and the service will be conducted by Rabbi Philip Lazowski. Shiva will be observed at the home of Rick and Carrie Bernstein, 56 Jonathan Lane, Mansfield, CT on 5/11/22 from 6pm-9pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the 21st Century Tolland Fund, PO Box 3875, Manchester, CT 06045-3875 or The Edwin O. Smith Foundation, PO Box 39, Storrs, CT 06268.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the 21st Century Tolland Fund, PO Box 3875, Manchester, CT 06045-3875 or The Edwin O. Smith Foundation, PO Box 39, Storrs, CT 06268.

Shiva will be observed at the home of Rick and Carrie Bernstein, 56 Jonathan Lane, Mansfield, CT on 5/11/22 from 6pm-9pm.