Evelyna Anne Chisholm of Harbour Centre, Antigonish, passed
away peacefully at her home on June 9, 2018, at the age of 70. She was
surrounded by her devoted family and friends, along with the
hummingbirds she so adored.
Born in
Washabuck, Cape Breton, Anne spent her life in dedication to nurturing
her family, helping others, and the pursuit of higher learning. Her
remarkable mind and devotion to academics earned her many achievements
including the St. F.X. Silver Medal at her graduation from nursing in
1996. She gave her energy and creativity to countless volunteer
endeavours, including St. Martha’s Hospital Auxiliary,
Scouts Canada, St. Ninian’s Parish, the Antigonish Food
Bank, and L’Arche Antigonish.
Anne
will be forever cherished and missed by her son and daughter-in-law
Donald and Kellie Chisholm, Antigonish; her daughter and son-in-law
Julie Chisholm and Aly Mawji, Halifax; and the joys of her life
– her grandchildren Emily, Shelby, Ryan, Nahla, Kieran, and
Jasper.
She is survived by her siblings,
Sandra (David) Stevens, Halifax; Alice (Bruce) Campbell, Calgary;
Martina MacLean, Calgary; Joanne (Andrew) Dalton, Halifax; Theresa
(Anthony) MacIsaac, Halifax; Jim MacLean, Halifax; Maureen (Darrell)
MacLean-May, Calgary; and many nieces and nephews.
Anne is predeceased by her husband of 39 years, John W. Chisholm,
and her parents, Josephine (LaRusic) and Joseph MacLean.
Her family is forever grateful to her caregivers and
companions, along with her loyal friends who supported her so
compassionately through her illness.
Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held
Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9pm in C.L. Curry Funeral Home, 135
College Street, Antigonish. Funeral Mass will be held Thursday at
11:00am in St. Ninian Cathedral, Reverend Donald MacGillivray
presiding.
Burial in the parish cemetery.
In Memoriam, donations to L'Arche Antigonish, the Antigonish
Food Bank, or VON Antigonsh appreciated.
Online condolences: www.clcurry.com