December 5, 1941 – August 17, 2012
It is with deep sadness that we, the family announce the sudden passing of Evelyn ‘Evie’ Lorraine MacLeod, 70, of Whitney Pier on Friday, August 17, 2012 at home.
Born on MacLeod’s Hill, Sydney, Evie was a daughter of the late Andrew and Nora (Burke) MacDonald.
Evie was a life long member of Holy Redeemer Parish, Whitney Pier. After graduating from Business College, Evie started her career at the Royal Bank, Main Branch, Charlotte St. until transferring to the Whitney Pier Branch, where she retired after 37 years. Evie loved spending time with family and friends and especially enjoyed the company of her grandchildren. Evie was a very kind and generous person. She touched the lives of many who knew her and helped many she didn’t know. She will be missed by all.
Evie is survived by her loving husband, Graham after 50 years of marriage; sons, Todd (Carolyn), Scott (Denise) and Darren; special daughter-in-law, Brenda Butler, all of Sydney; granddaughter, Christine MacLeod; grandsons, Michael and Connor MacLeod, D.J. and Christopher Butler; sisters, Ann Champion, Catherine (Bill) Bungay, Helen (Bucky) Gallant; brothers, Vince, Charlie, John ‘Dicker’ (Joanne), and Andrew ‘Nick’; sister-in- law, Norma Evans and many nieces and nephews.
Besides her parents, Evie was predeceased by grandson, Dillon MacLeod; brothers, Jim and Joe and sister, Theresa.
Visitation for the late Evelyn ‘Evie’ Lorraine MacLeod will be held at the Pier Community Funeral Home, Whitney Pier, 1092 Victoria Rd. (entrance on Church Street) on Monday, Aug. 20, from 2–4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral mass to celebrate Evie’s life will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2012 at 11 a.m. at Holy Redeemer Church with Fr. Paul Murphy officiating. Reception will be held at the Pier Community Funeral Home. Interment will take place in Hillcrest Cemetery, South Bar.
Donations in memory of Evie may be made to the Holy Redeemer Building Fund or to a charity of ones choice.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home.
Online Condolences
My condolences to the whole family on your great loss. I only knew you personally, Tom, but from the way you spoke of her I knew she was special.
From: Arthur Moores
My sincerest condolences to Graham, Todd, Scott and Darren.
From: Hart Nitsche
Sorry to hear about the death of your sister Vince. Mom and I wish to convey our condolences.
From: Jim & Margaret Joyce
Graham & Family We were so Sorry to read of Evelyns Passing. We've been out of sight for so long that I was amazed to read of "the Small World" connection. I worked with Helen for years & travelled part of the 70s with Noreen MacDonald . I had never known that Your Evelyn was also from "The HIll". Our Thoughts & Prayers are with You – Take Care
From: Karen (Vernon) & Paddy McGrath
Please accept our deepest condolences on the loss of "Evie". She was well respected in the community and her presence will be sadly missed by all. May God Bless.
From: Wilena & Jim Sheppard
My deepest sympathy to you Graham and family. I will always cherish Evie's friendship, a truly wonderful lady to have as a friend. I will miss her dearly. Sincerely, Melda DeLorenzo
From: Melda DeLorenzo