Obituary of Heather Evan

Heather Evan Age 93 of Bridgewater, June 16, 1922 to October 24, 2015 It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Heather Margaret Elizabeth Evan (nee Blair). Heather was predeceased by her parents Archibald and Rona Blair and her husband Kenneth Richard Lunnon Evan. She is survived by her daughter, Pamela (Duncan) Granter, Corner Brook, NL; her son, David (Johanne) Evan, Brinston, Ont. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Allan (Melissa) Evan, London, Ont.; Wendi (Robert) McKeagney, Dover NH USA; Victoria (Marcel) White, St. John’s NL; and Nancy (Andrew) Hill, Brampton, Ont.; four great grandsons, Ethan and Gavin White, Justin Hill and Robert McKeagney. She is also survived by her twin sister, Lorraine Hornidge, Cambridge, UK; her four nieces and their families. Heather was born in Glasgow, Scotland and was educated in Scotland and England. During Second World War, she served in the Women’s Royal Navel Service (WRNS) from 1941-1946. After marrying Ken in 1947 she lived in Accra, Gold Coast (Ghana), W. Africa, where her children were born, and in Nairobi, Kenya, E. Africa with the British Colonial Service. The family immigrated to Canada in 1963 living in Hamilton, Ottawa and Charlottetown, retiring to Bridgewater in 1983. Heather was an Early Childhood Education Teacher for over 20 years and volunteered with such organizations as Early Childhood Education in Hamilton and Ottawa and a Head Start program in PEI. She volunteered with the South Shore Regional Hospital in Bridgewater for 22 years. She was also a member of the Hospital Auxiliary, the Red Cross, Scottish Country Dancers and a spousal member of the FSNA South Shore Branch. She was also very active in all aspects of Church and groups such as ACW, Altar Guild and “The Pudding Factory”. She was awarded the Canada 125th Anniversary Medal in 1993 for volunteer work in Canada and received the W.A.Y.S. award in 1995 from the community of Bridgewater for her volunteering. She helped fund the South Shore Regional Hospital’s “Read to Me” program for five years. Heather and Ken enjoyed travelling the world and enjoyed sailing their yacht “Twiga”. Heather lived by the rule that it was better to give than to receive. Visitation will be held 7-9 p.m., Monday, October 26 and 2–4, 7–9 p.m., Tuesday, October 27 in Sweeny’s Funeral Home, Bridgewater. Funeral service will be held 2 p.m., Saturday, October 31 in Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Bridgewater, Rev. Simon Davies officiating. A private family interment will be held at a later date. No flowers by request. Donations may be made in her name to the South Shore Regional Hospital Foundation, Holy Trinity Anglican Church or the Children’s Wish Foundation. On-line condolences may be made by visiting www.sweenysfuneralhome.com or by messaging condolences@sweenysfuneralhome.com.