Evelyn A Craig
1919-2018
After a very long and fulfilling life, Evelyn A.
Craig passed away peacefully with her loving family at her side at
Monarch Hall, Riverview on Friday, September 21, 2018.
Evelyn was born in Jollimore, Halifax, NS, in 1919 where she
resided for 92 year.
She will be dearly missed by her son, Michael (Freda) of
Truro, daughter, Annette Radtke (David) of Upper Coverdale,
grandchildren; Dan (Kim), Ashley, Elizabeth and John, great grandson,
Zachary as well as several loved nieces and nephews.
Evelyn was predeceased by her husband, George and her
parents, John and Alvina (Robichaud) Slauenwhite. The last surviving
member of her immediate family, she was also predeceased by brothers;
Clarence, Roy, Gerald and Donald and sister Cecelia.
Evelyn grew up witnessing the Great Depression and World War
II. Surrounded by the natural beauty of Williams Lake and Northwest
Arm where she met George, her husband to be, on the barrens picking
blueberries; an activity she enjoyed into her eighties. She and George
raised their family in the secure and friendly village of Jollimore. A
devoted Roman Catholic, she attended and worked for her church St.
John The Baptist.
She and George enjoyed many trips within the Maritimes and
Eastern USA. A marvelous cook and homemaker, everyone was welcome at
her table. Evelyn and her sister Cecelia (Aunt Laly) loved dancing and
old-time fiddle music attending concerts and volunteering at
workshops. Evelyn will be remembered as loyal, witty, « tell it
like it is » lady who now rests with her savior.
Many thanks to the staff at Royal Court, Canterbury and
Monarch Halls in Riverview for their kindness and care where Evelyn
resided in her later years
A funeral mass will be celebrated at St. Jude’s
Catholic Church, Salisbury on Thursday, September 27, 2018 at 2 PM,
with Father Phil Mulligan presiding. Following the funeral mass a
gathering to share memories and refreshments will take place in the
church hall. The interment will take place at The Gate of Heaven
Cemetery, Sackville, NS at a later date. Donations to the
Alzheimer’s Society would be appreciated by the family. The
arrangements are entrusted to Cobb’s Funeral Home and
Cremation Center, 330 Whitepine Rd, Riverview (869-2007). Online
condolences can be expressed www.cobbsfuneralhome.ca
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Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Evelyn A Craig 19192018..
Décès pour la Ville: Riverview, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick
