Obituary of Eva Leanna Sumara

Sumara, Eva Leanna (West), 99, of Parkland Truro, formerly of Wolfville and Oxford, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 18, 2014 in Truro. Born in West Brooklyn on October 25, 1914, she was the daughter of the late Horace and Cora (Burgher) West. Eva received her teacher’s certificate from Normal College, Truro and a BA from Acadia University, Wolfville. She taught for 20 years in different schools in Nova Scotia. She was a talented seamstress, knitter, quilter & enjoyed vegetable gardening & preserving as well as world travelling. Eva was active in the Baptist church and sang in various choirs. She liked to please her grandchildren by baking a batch of rolls and was especially proud of her family and their accomplishments. Eva is survived by daughters; Diane (Grant) McAllister of Halifax, Nancy (Charles) Purdy of Malagash; brother Gerald (Mildred) West of Wolfville, sister Myrna (Ron) Conrad of Kentville; five grandchildren; Shannon Robilliard, Darren McAllister, Julia (Jamie) Shipley, Rachel (Zack) Purdy-MacKenzie, Miranda Purdy; six great grandchildren; Jakob, Patrick, Nathan, Sumara, Kaden and Isabella. She also had many nieces and nephews. Eva was predeceased by her husband, Charles, brother Asahel West, sisters Della Thompson, Evangeline Tracey & Madeline Doig. There will be no visitation by family request. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 24, 2014 at 11am, from the Stoney Hill Baptist Church, Lockhartville, Rev. Dr. Barry Morrison officiating. Interment will take place in the Lower Horton Cemetery, Grand Pré. A reception will be held in the church hall following the interment. By request family flowers only. The funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Serenity Lindsay Annapolis Valley Funeral Home, Coldbrook. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.serenitylindsayfuneralhome.ca