Giffin – Evangeline “Eva” Mary, age 88, of West Berlin, Queens County passed away suddenly May 24, 2021 in Liverpool at the Queens General Hospital.
Born in Glace Bay, she was a daughter of the late Sylvester and Willena (Connolly) Chiasson.
Eva met and married Dad in Toronto and later moved to Sable River NS, where she raised her family and worked as a switchboard operator for many years and also sold Avon and Fuller Brush. They moved to Liverpool in 1967 where they started and operated several businesses. Eva enjoyed needlepoint, beadwork, cross stitching, bingo, going to the lake, fishing, feeding her birds, and got lots of enjoyment from her dog and cats.
Eva is survived by her sons Charles of Kedgwick NB, Ricky (“BJ”) of Mt. Uniacke and daughter Wendy (Karl) Bergman of Oona River, BC. Her sisters Jean of Toronto, Marie of Yarmouth, Helen of Toronto and brother Joe of Thunder Bay, 7 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Mom was predeceased by Dad, her brother Stanley and sister Laura.
As per her wishes, there will not be a service and cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers Funeral Home, Liverpool. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com
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Brenda Dexter
I’m so saddened with the loss of my long time friend Eva. We spent many hours together in Sable River, she was the strongest person I knew, with her wit and a very smart lady
My sincere condolences to her family Charles, Rickey and Wendy , R I P. My dear Friend
Bonnie Desrosiers
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Eva. To Charles, Terri , Aimee and all the family please accept my sincere condolences. Hugs and Prayers!
Susan M MacLeod
To Charles and Family
I am sad to hear that Eva has passed away. I often would stop by for a visit over the years. I always played KINGO TV Kinsmen bingo on Thursday nights and often heard she was a winner. We would call each other if either had won.
My sincere condolences .
Susan MacLleod
David & Judy Whynott of mersey point
Sorry to hear of Eva’s passing, we enjoyed the times we spent together at camp in Dodge city. Bless all her family at this sad time.
Sandy and Barry Cross
Wendy and Ricky, I am so sorry to hear of Eva’s passing. She will be missed but she is not lonely anymore. She is having a good reunion with all her friends. RIP Eva.
Janet Whynot
To the family: Thinking of you all at this sad time. I use to go with my sister Margie and visit all the time . Please accept my condolences.
Cheryl Kempf
Wendy and family. Sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. Sending condolences and strength to all of you.
Betty
Betty and Bernie Hatt
Our condolences to all of the family. Love to you all at this sad time. She was person who was always so good to me and I will always hold her close to my heart. Hugs to you all.
Murray and Donna Rolfe
Sending our Deepest condolences.to all the Family.
Larry & Cherry Whynot
Chippy, Ricky and Wendy. So, so sorry to hear of your mothers passing. She was a remarkable, strong willed woman and good neighbor on our street. Our deepest sympathy to you all.
Betty Shupe
My Condolences to Eva’s Family
Darren Whynot / Lisa Tarr
To all the family we are sorry for your loss
Darren Horton
My condolences to the whole family. I knew Eva my whole life from when I was a kid playing ball hockey in the street next to her place. She was one of a kind.
"BIG" DAVE LEBLANC
I was so shocked to hear this…i was one of her grocery delivery guys with the Queens County Transit….we would always have a little chat before i left…and she always wanted a hug….i will miss her….BIG hugs and condolences to the family