Eva Colqhoun

A lifetime resident of the Williamsburg area, Eva Colqhoun passed away at the Cornwall Community Hospital on Tuesday, December 3, 2013.  She was 79.

Eva was born in Williamsburg Township, on September 15, 1934, to her parents George and Lillian Colquhoun (nee Stillson). 

Eva was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend whose main focus in life was her family.  

She will be fondly remembered as a hard working lady who always had a smile on her face.   

Eva is survived by her daughters Marilyn (Gordon) Andrusiak of Ottawa and Debbie (Richard) Mackay-Smith of Kingston, and by her siblings Marion Johnston of Boucks Hill, Helen (Clair) Empey of Williamsburg, Edna (Lee) Barkley of R.R.# 2 Chesterville, Riley of R.R.# 2 Williamsburg and Dorothy Lapierre of Morrisburg.

Eva will be fondly remembered by grandchildren Michael (Claire), Matthew (Allie), Jennifer, Corey (Melissa), Leanne and great-grandchildren Ava, Olivia, Emma and Zoey. She is also survived by nieces and nephews.  

Eva was predeceased by her brother Sanford, his wife Jackie and her brothers-in-law Ferneley Johnston and George Lapierre.       

Friends called at the Marsden and McLaughlin Funeral Home, Williamsburg, on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.  Funeral Service was held at the funeral home on Saturday, December 7th at 11 a.m., with Rev. Isabel Black officiating. 

Interment was at New Union Cemetery, Williamsburg.  

Pallbearers were Dale Casselman, Gary Barkley, Jim Crowder, Carl Lapierre, Doug French and Adam Barkley. 

Donations to New Union Cemetery or the charity of your choice would be gratefully acknowledged by the family.  Online condolences may be made at marsdenmclaughlin.com

 

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