Obituary for
Eudora Elizabeth McDade
McDade, Eudora Elizabeth -Age 89 of Central Onslow, passed away on April 4, 2020 in East Cumberland Lodge, Pugwash. Born in Great Village on March 27, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Earl and Margaret Eva (Rushton) Peppard. In her early teens, her family moved to Parrsboro and it was there that she met and eventually married her husband, Gerald. Along with her husband and their daughter, they moved to Lower Sackville in 1956. Soon after her second daughter was born, she began a 30 year career at Sackville Downs Raceway. She started in the track canteen and later moved to be the Program Director then Race Classifier and eventually the Director of Racing. Eudora and Gerald also owned and raced many racehorses. When Sackville Downs closed in 1986, they moved to Central Onslow where she worked at the Truro Raceway for a brief time before retiring. In retirement, they built a barn in their backyard where they cared for their horses. She enjoyed knitting, needlepoint and was an avid reader. Both Eudora and Gerald loved living on Tidal Bore Road and she called the neighbours “the other family”. She also loved animals, in particular cats, and always had one or two in her life. Eudora is survived by her daughter, Heather (Paul) Tufts, Lower Onslow; grandson, Christopher (Amanda), Central Onslow and half-sister, Sue Connelly, Owen Sound and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband of 68 years, Gerald and daughter, Janice. A special thanks to the Tidal Bore neighbours for their endless support of Eudora and Gerald over the last 33 years. They were so fortunate to have all of you as part of their retirement years. To family and friends who called over the last few months with support, we are so grateful. Eudora has heard her last “Call To Post.” A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to Colchester Community Funeral Home, 512 Willow St., Truro. Donations may be made to the S.P.C.A. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.ColchesterCommunity.com
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Eudora Elizabeth
McDade 1931 2020..
Death notice for the town of: Truro, Province: Nova Scotia