Evelyn Louise Lockwood, age 94, of Mill Village, Queens County, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 15,2020, in Queens Manor, Liverpool.
Born September 24, 1926, in Mill Village, she was the daughter of the late Roy and Barbara (Lockwood) Anthony. After working a few years in Halifax, she returned to Mill Village and married Hugh Lockwood of Charleston.
She had a great love of music and taught herself to play the fiddle at the age of nine. Hugh played the guitar and many friends and relatives joined in for many evenings of fun.
She had many hobbies including painting in water colors and oil, her beautiful gardens, knitting and making dolls, many for family members, some donated to IWK and a dozen historical Gibson Dolls which have been donated and on display at the Queens County Museum. She will be well remembered as leader of the Girls Explorer Group and many great times going on hikes, picnics and weekends at the family cabin on the Medway River, with all the girls.
She enjoyed her days of salmon fishing on the Medway and learned to shoot when she belonged to the Liverpool Rifle Range. She and Hugh owned horses for a number of years and she loved her jaunts up the back road on Biscuit.
In 1970 she and Hugh purchased and operated the Mill Village General Store, now known as The River Bank. Also during the next fifteen years she was elected Councillor for the Municipality of Queens and later Deputy Warden. She was chairman of the committee responsible for the construction of the Queens Manor and chairman of the committee which did the renovations at Hillsview Acres in Middlefield. She was a member of the Mill Village Fire Department Auxiliary for many years and a member of the Anglican Church.
Nine years after her husband passed away she met Curtis Mahaney and they lived together in Churchover, Shelburne County for 24 years. Curtis played the banjo and mom played the fiddle for many charities with local artists Jamie Cotter and Dave Burbine as well as on the ferry to PEI and at tourist sites where they wintered in Florida and at the University of Georgia with their friends there. She lived life to the fullest, was devoted to her family and had a great and generous heart to all who knew her. She loved to play board games and cards but she also loved to win and when she wasn’t winning she would always let us know she was getting bored.
She is survived by her daughter Dollie Cole (Laurie Wamboldt) Mill Village, granddaughter Kim Crouse (Lawrence Cunningham) Milton, step-grandaughter Shawna Hall, Maine, great grandchildren Ashley, Bradley, Erin and Cole, great-great grandchildren Bentley, Nevaeh, Dawson, Paisley and Allie and sister-in-law Naomi Anthony and many loving nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband Hugh, infant daughters Heather and Jewel, sisters Isabel White, Barbara Coles, Marjorie Linden, Marilyn Conrad, brothers Arthur, Vernon and Carmen Anthony and step-mother Mary Anthony.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers Funeral Home. A private graveside service will be held at a later date at Mill Village Cemetery with Reverend Peter Anthony officiating. Donations may be made to charity of choice. Condolences can be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com.
Many thanks from our family to the staff at Queens Manor and to Dr. Ernest and Dr. Woodford for their care and compassion during the last few years of mom’s life.
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Pamela Mutsaers
Dollie and family,
please accept my condolences. I know for Evelyn it is ok to be at rest.
It was an honor and a pleasure to have known her.
Even in the manor she took care of others, especially her room mate Anne. Take care
Nancy Whynot
Dollies, my heart goes out to you, I know how it feels when your Mom passes away, it leaves an empty place. But I do know their love continues and their love is always with you. Please know I care. Nancy Whynot-Anthony.
Carol Anthony
Dollie, Kim, Shawna & families. Your mom/grandmother will be missed so much, and my heart goes out to all of you. Aunt Evelyn was an exceptional & strong woman. She had so many talents, many that I wasn’t even aware of until today. She was always happy to see Mike & I and our children, and I have lots of great memories of weekends getting together at camp. She always had a big smile for us. She is at peace now, and you will keep her in your hearts with all of your wonderful memories.
Arthur and Cathy
Growing up I spent a lot of time with Aunt Evelyn and Uncle Hughie and have many fond memories of that time together.
Lorna Cole
So sorry Dollie to hear of your mother’s passing, she was a very special person, as you well know, & will be missed by many but none more than you,, & I know COVID has been hard on you by not being able to visit the way you would have liked, but you did your very best to make sure she knew you were there for her & her love & creativity will live on through you. Cherish all your good memories.
Charlotte and Peggy Kelley
Dollie and family
Please accept our sincere condolences. May your wonderful memories help you through the difficult days ahead.
Christopher Clarke
I’m so sorry to hear of Evelyn’s passing We were neighbours when we lived in the Village and remained friends forever. My sympathy Dollie. I’m sure you’ll miss her but her suffering is over.
Joy McDonald
So sorry to hear of Evelyn’s passing. She did live life to the fullest. I remember the Explores club where she taught us to sew and the hikes and camping. It was the best. I remember her scrubbing me head to toe after I walked through poison ivy, first time I ever got away from a bad case of it!
Marie Wambolt
Dollie and family,
So sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. Your mom was a wonderful and caring person. I remember when I worked at the Telephone Office she would always ask how my day was going. Hold the memories you have of your mom close ,they will get you through the difficult times.God bless you and your family.
Ann Neily Gaston
Dear Dollie, Thank you for calling about Evelyn’s passing. Susan and I have many fond memories of the musical evenings at her home with our mother Mary at the piano and George and Clara step dancing. They never ran out of songs because they knew so many. It was one of the reasons we had to get “down home” from Northern Ontario every summer. Ralph and I send our most sincere condolences.
Helen & David Fox
Please except our condolences. Always enjoyed our talks at the manor.
MARYANN MORRIS
DOLLIE AND FAMILY
SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. CONDOLENCES TO YOU ALL THEY FAMILY.
MARYANN MORRIS
John and Donna Murray
Sincere condolences to Dollie and family at this sad time. Evelyn worked to make our community a better place in which to live. RIP Evelyn!
Judi Maillett
Dolly, Bud & family, so sorry to see Evelyn has passed. What a beautiful picture of her. I have many fond memories of Evelyn from visiting her house Halloween night, skating on the pond by her house, the many trips to the store when she & Hugh ran the store. So many memories to recall.I hope she is pain free & flying high with the Angels & meeting up with all that went before her in Heaven.
Linda (Johnson) Gapski
Sincerest condolences to you Dollie,Kim and families. As I expressed to you earlier this morning your Mom was such a vibrant woman who shared herself with her community in so many ways. She had a huge impact on a lot of us young girls through the Explorers Club ensuring we had fun learning new and useful skills. She has been and will be missed by many. Sending prayers and much love. Linda (Johnson) Gapski
Patty and Ricky Nauss
Dollie, your Mom held such a presence. She touched many lives with her talents from musical, political, artistic and just being a great community support person. Her strength, courage and kindness of 94 years, would bring enough people wanting to pay their respects to fill a stadium, if not for distancing measures that make it even more difficult for family during these times when one needs to be close. Rose Gouldon would tell me stories of how your Mom and friends would gather in her old hen house in the back yard to fiddle up a storm. It sounded like a great connected group of family/friends on Old Kettle. Thinking of you and your family during this closure, yet warm memories of a lifetime.
janet clark
Dear Dolie and family heaven has gained another angel. Evelyn was like my 2nd mom. She called me her little raskle because iwas always getting dirty before sunday school. I loved her dealry and Dollie and i wrre like sisters growing up. She had the most generous heart and was a great cook, baker and a mom and wife. She kept us village girls under her wings now she will do the same for others in heaven. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
June harlow
Sorry to hear about your mom Dollie. I remember her well.
TODD J HANNAM
Dollie and Family
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Todd J Hannam
Charlene
I am so very sorry for your loss Dollie. Your Mom was a strong lady. Always a smile when you entered her room. She was constantly talking about her family. It’s always hard to loose your Mom. I will miss her.Take care of each other.
Sincerely
Nancy Anthony
Dear Dollie: My sincere sympathy to you and your family, she will be able to make music in heaven. Nancy
Dawn Cole
Sorry to hear about your mom Dollie. She was a special lady and cheished you dearly.
Bob and Lorraine
Lorraine and I remember Evelyn fondly as she made major contributions to her community as an active contributing member of the Municipal Council. Lorraine Shupe-Quinn was very proud of her contributions to Charleston and Mill Village having grown up in Charleston. Sincere condolences to the family.
Susan Linda Levy
So sorry for your loss, Evelyn was a big part of my life growing up in Mill Village
Debbie Conrad
Sincere condolences on Evenlyns passing. May your many memories bring you comfort in the coming days
Tara
Dear Dollie and Family
Evelyn was a trail blazer for Queens and we all have benefited from her hard work and dedication to our community throughout her life. She was a strong woman always poised but said what she thought. I have known Evelyn for 40 years and she certainly deserves the title of Honourable and Outstanding citizen of Queens. My thoughts and sympathies are with you and your family.
Barbara and Charles Corkum
Dollie, so sorry to hear of your loss. We are thinking of you at this sad and most difficult time. Take comfort in knowing that Evelyn is in a much better place and that you did all you could for her. May all your wonderful memories of happy times bring you comfort in the days ahead. Take care. HUGS.
John and Nancy Leefe
Evelyn was a lovely person. As a municipal councillor, she made significant contributions to the entire Queens Community. I particularly enjoyed working with her when I was MLA. She was always a can-do person who motivated others.
Clara (Miller) Nieforth
Dollie and family.
Please accept my sincere sympathy in the passing of your mother. I never had the opportunity to meet her but you can be comforted knowing that she obviously adored her family and friends and was an active and contributing member of your community (and beyond) for all of her life. I often think of you and Wanda, Elmore and the others at EMO and regret that I lost touch with you after I went to Truro to work. I am sorry that it is under these circumstances that I have the opportunity to reach out to you again. I hope you are staying safe and well. Cherish your Mom’s memory and remember that her life is one we should all try to emulate. God bless you and your family as you mourn her passing.
Donna (Coles) Shewfelt
Dollie, Bud, Kim and family. My heart goes out to you all. Aunt Evelyn shared her kindness and talents with everyone. She was loved by five generations! Evelyn warmly welcomed everyone into her home. My fondest childhood memories are of waiting for warm cookies in her kitchen; listening to her play; listening to the sisters recalling childhood memories; hearing the train whistle; making crafts with chestnuts; and tossing pennies into the river on the walk to the store to buy a comic book to read while at the camp. Please take some comfort, at this sad time, in knowing that so many people share similar memories of your wonderful Mom. Keeping you in my thoughts.
Beatrice Delong
DearDollie; Sorry to read of your mom’s passing. She is now at peace. Sincere Condolences to all the family.
Valerie Dagley
Dolly and family our condolences on the passing of Evelyn, she was a wonderful person.
Margo Hanley
Dear Dollie and family: sorry for your loss. Your Mom certainly had a full life, but it is still hard to lose your loved one.
God Bless
Margo Hanley and Arthur Canning
Jim & Fran Gaskell
So sorry Dollie to hear of your moms passing. You have always been a great daughter to her.
Ed and Evie Fisher
To the family, Sorry for your loss, your mom had a full life..
Doris Lohnes Schnare
To Dolly and all the family, I was so sad to read that your Mom had passed away, and could not or did not realize the many ccomplishments she had achieved in her lifetime. She certainly was a busy lady and a hard worker, but was always very pleasant and friendly when one entered the store or met her out in the community. She sure had an interesting life!! She will be remembered fondly! My sincere condolences to you! Love Doris
Judy and Harold Zwicker
Dear Dollie Bud Kim Shawna and Families
We are saddened to hear of the loss of your Mom Grandmother
She was such a warm caring loving Mom as all Moms are
As little girls we would take turns visiting each other’s houses on Saturdays
In Mill Village
One house I remember well was Evelyn Hugh
We all had such fun and laughter your mother’s love will remain in your hearts forever
Judy @ Harold Zwicker
Darlene Connolly
Dollie, Bud, Kim, Shawna and families
So sorry for your loss of Evelyn. Have known Evelyn since moving to Mill Village in 1974. She was an integral part of the community. I’m sure she is making music with others in heaven. My prayers and thoughts are with you Dollie. Take care.
Betty Shupe
Dollie, Kim and family sorry to hear of your mom and grandmother’s passing.
Leon & Norma Robertson
Leon and I are so sorry for your Mom’s passing. We have good memories of Evelyn while she was on Council.and Leon was Clerk,treasure/CAO.Our deepest sympathy to the whole family.
Crystal Brannen
Dear Dollie and Family-I remember meeting Evelyn while I was working as a student in the Municipal office in town. When Evelyn came to live at the Manor, we would talk about that and the Councillors of her day. I admired her so, she was my “Manor Grandma”. She always told me that she loved me and I loved her too. We shared many talks, laughs, hugs and tears during good times and bad. I will miss her smile, but will forever have my memories. Whenever I see a pink turtleneck I will think of Evelyn!
Derrick Coles
Hi Dollie great memories of spending my childhood with Evelyn and Hughie hunting and fishing and hanging out at the camps and store always knew how aunt Evelyn would worry about me when I use to leave Dartmouth at 5 am and ride my bicycle to mill Village and get there like 5 in the evening and she was so glad to see me I think I was like 8 years old lol … lots of good memories use to travel so many places with them over the summers… take care hope to get down next year hope to see you for a visit…..Derrick
Victoria & Scott Conrad
Dear Dollie, Kim and family
Scott and I are thinking of you both as you mourn the loss of your mom and grandmom. She was an amazing woman and an inspiration to many with her zest for life and love of family and community. Take good care and we send you our condolences.
Donnie & Juanita
We are very saddened to hear of Evelyns passing. She will be missed by many.
Ricky and Jo-Ann Baker
Dolly and family:
So sorry to hear of Evelyn’s passing. She was a strong woman who contributed greatly to her community and county. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this.
Fred&Connie Hynick
Dear Dolly and family, Sincere condolence to you and family.She was a wonderful lady,having fond memories of her playing the fiddle with dad and friends.Take care .
Barbara Burns
Dear Dolly and Family,
So sad to see that your Mom passed away. Worked for her when she had the store and in the ladies auxiliary at the fire department. We had a great chat when she was at Hillsview Acres. Always a pleasure to be in her company. A good, long life for her; a great void in your life now that she is gone. Thinking of you in the difficult days ahead. It is never easy saying good bye; especially to a mother. Take care.
Burt White
Burt and Doreen White
Dollie,
Doreen and I were saddened to hear of your Mom’s passing. Seemed to me like she was always going to be there.
Memories include Dale and I spending summers at the house, Summerville Beach and riding our bikes around Mill Village.
Later in life I remember driving down on weekends to hunt or fish with Hughie at the camp and then back to the house for baked beans and warm brown bread…..best I ever had.
As I said about her sister, Isabel…my Mother…she was easy to love and will be missed.
The sisters are together..
All our best.
Anne Pierce
I am saddened to learn of Evelyn’s passing and offer my sincere condolences to her family and friends. It was an honour and a blessing to have met this beautiful woman and to have had the privilege of sharing music, conversations and laughter with her on various occasions. I shall never forget Evelyn; her warm, friendly personality and the sound of her fiddle … especially when she played waltzes … will always be treasured among my favourite memories.
Jason Croft
Dollie and family:
We were so saddened to hear of your loss.
Evelyn was a bright, caring soul who left an indelible mark on her community, and on the lives of so many friends and neighbors along the way.
Our most sincere condolences,
Jason & Catherine Croft
Randi Dickie
Dear Family
It is sad to think Evelyn is no longer with us . An icon of her community and well known throughout Queens. I think of her with fondness as she was instrumental in the beginning chapter of Queens Manor and contributed so much as a Board Member . Her intelligence and compassion were well respected and valued .
Sending you my deepest condolences in memory of a very special woman !
Randi Dickie