Albert Eveleigh
Lieu de naissance : Sydney Mines, Nouvelle Ecosse, Canada
Date de naissance : 8 août 1934
Lieu de décès : Sydney Mines, Nouvelle Ecosse, Canada
Date de décès : 18 février 2011
It is with heavy hearts and deep sadness that we, the family announce the passing of Albert Eveleigh in the Northside Community Guest Home on Friday, Feb. 18, 2011, surrounded by his loving family.
Albert was born in Sydney Mines, Sept. 8, 1934. He was a son of the late Walter and Carlyon (Boutilier) Eveleigh.
In Dad’s younger years he liked playing hockey, bowling, fly tying, and playing baseball with the Barrington Street Rovers.
Dad was a coal miner for 40 years working in the Princess coal mine and later in the Prince mine until his retirement in 1990. He enjoyed listening to music, playing the harmonica for all of his many friends and going up the line with his son-in-law, Johnny in the big truck. He also loved his beloved cottage in Margaree, where he would spend many happy hours fishing in the river, and enjoying the company of family and friends.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Theresa (MacIntosh); daughters, Belinda (Johnny), Wanda (Johnnie), Gloria (Paul); son, Brian (Tammy); brothers, John (Myrtle), Louis (Fannie); sisters, Mary Evans, Agnes Devoe; grandchildren, Ryan, Cody, James, Michelle, Samantha, Darren Todd, Bryce, Matthew, Justin, Vickie and great-grandchildren.
He was predeceased by son, Walter, five brothers, two sisters, brothers and sisters-in-law.
There will be no visitation. Funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 23, in Trinity Anglican Church, Sydney Mines. Rev. Peter Rafuse will officiate.
Donations in Albert’s memory may be made to the Northside Community Guest Home, Alzheimer’s Society or to the Trinity Anglican Church.
Online condolences may be made by visiting www.fillmoreandwhitman.com.
Dad we will always remember you and now you can remember us.
