Evelyn Adelaide Dillon
Date de décès : 30 mai 2008
It is with great sorrow that we regret to announce the passing of Evelyn Adelaide (Peach) Dillon at Seaview Manor, who went to be with her lord and saviour who she faithfully served throughout her 94 years, Friday, May 30, 2008, surrounded by her loving family. Born in 1913, to Sanford and Adelaide Peach, she was one of the six children who grew up in Black Brook, Homeville, Cape Breton. She is survived by her three children, son, Gary (Elsie) Dillon; daughters, Ruth (Garry) Smith, Gail (Gary) Degaust. She is also survived by a sister, Jean (Michael) McNeil and sister-in-law, Gladys Peach, wife of brother Harold. She is also survived by eight grandchildren, Troy (Lorelei) Dillon, Karen (Michael) Murphy, John (Shauna) Dillon, David (Cheryl) Smith, Evie (Glen) Wiseman, Adam Smith, Stefanie (Stephen) White, Andre Degaust. She is also survived by 10 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband of 24 years, John Laughlin Dillon (1967), also her brother, Harold K. Peach, sister, Nettie P. Sloan, her brothers, Earle S. Peach and Stewart B. Peach. For many years she was a member of the Homeville Baptist Church. Later, after moving to Glace Bay where she resided at 140 Douglas Ave., she joined the United Baptist Church, now the Glace bay Baptist Church, 229 York St. She loved the Lord and served him for many years and was a member of the WMS and the choir. She was also a member of the Jubilee Rebekah Lodge for several years. A school teacher by profession, she graduated from Normal College in Truro in 1931. At the age of 18, she began to teach at Homeville school where she taught for several years. In later years she taught at Morrison Jr. High in Glace Bay, as well as St. Anthony’s. She also sold Avon for many years and later enrolled in a first aid course which allowed her to work at the hospital as a nurse’s aid. She lived her remaining years at Seaview Manor. Visitation for the late Evelyn Adelaide Dillon will be held in Patten Funeral Home and Chapel, 71 Union St., Glace Bay, 849-7520, Monday, June 2, 2008, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held in the Glace Bay Baptist Church, 229 York St., Tuesday, June 3 at 11 a.m. with Pastor Gary Dillon officiating. Burial will take place in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens, Sydney/Glace Bay Highway. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who we loved and cherished and in this time of sorrow we would ask that in lieu of flowers that donations be made to the Glace Bay Baptist Church. What Christmas Means to Me By Evelyn Adelaide Dillon In Bethlehem, one night so long ago, A tiny babe was born in the stable low. God sent this babe to be “The Prince of Peace” That hatred, greed and envy in the world would cease. This child, so pure of heart Grew up to be a man. Revealing to the world, God’s wonderous plan. Salvation from your sins is what he taught Just love ye one another As you ought. Have faith in God and always do your best Just read his word and on his promise rest. Salvation’s plan is a free gift indeed We find it in our Bibles when we read. This tiny babe who changed the life of man Can never be repaid in our lifespan.
