Eva (Dolly) Filiatrault
Born In: Queensport, Nova Scotia, Canada
Born: January 5th, 1938
Passed in: Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: May 2nd, 2009
We are sad to announce her passing at the Dartmouth General Hospital with family at her side, after a brave fight with Multiple Sclerosis.
The late Levi Power and Myrtle George gave birth to Dolly on January 5, 1938 in Queensport, Nova Scotia. She was raised in St. Peter’s, Nova Scotia by the late Aunt Eva and Uncle George Butler.
She is survived by husband, Claude, who was Dolly’s devoted caregiver in her last years; daughters, Claudia (Greg Dort) of Dartmouth, N.S., Denise (Robert MacDonnell) of Seattle, WA, Michelle of Edmonton, Alta. and granddaughters, Elysia and Leigha Dort; siblings, Billy (Penny) Butler of St. Peter’s, Anna Reid of Kansas, Beatrice (Tony) Malloy of P.E.I., Billy (Audrey) Power of P.E.I., Glenda (Doug) Feeney of B.C., Leigh Power of P.E.I., Joanne (Kevin) Edgecombe of P.E.I., Margie (Steve) Kinzel of P.E.I. and Terri (Robert) Thompson of P.E.I.; in-laws, Judy (Doug) Lumsden and Junior (Barb) Filiatrault of N.S.
Dolly was predeceased by daughter, Andrée Marie; siblings, Erksine (Mary) Power, Gary Power, Patrick Butler, Michael Butler; stepmother, Marguerite Power, and sisters-in-law Raymonde MacDonald and Doreen White.
She graduated as a registered nurse in 1958 from St. Elizabeth Hospital and dedicated her life to caring for others. Her first job brought her to Canso, N.S. where she married Claude in October 1959. Travelling with the family was important to Dolly because of the bonds it created.
Although Dolly was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 1982, she did not let it become an obstacle for her loved ones. Her faith provided the foundation to lead a fulfilling family life. Dolly was always encouraging, supportive and never judgmental of any decisions her husband and girls made.
The family wishes to give thanks, with love and prayer, to the many friends who were always there for Dolly. A special thank-you is given to Dr. R. Gibson who meant so much to Dolly and Claude. Thanks to Northwood Home Care, VON nurses, all the Paramedics and the staff of Dartmouth General Hospital.
Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., May 6, 2009 at Blessed Pope John XXIII Catholic Church in Colby Village, Dartmouth. A reception in the church to follow. She will be buried with her daughter, Andrée, at the Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney at a later date.
Donations may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society; Blessed Pope John XXIII Parish, 35 Colby Drive, Dartmouth, NS, B2V 1N7; or any other charity.
Thanking you Claude & Girls.
