Obituary of Evelyn Cowan Colwell

The death of Evelyn Cowan "Eve" Colwell, wife of the late Albert "Abbie" Colwell, occurred on Friday, August 21, 2015 at the Saint John Regional Hospital after a brief illness. Born on September 27, 1928, in Saint John, NB, she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Jennie (Sherwood) Heinze. Eve worked at Marine Atlantic as a stenographer and ticket agent until retirement in 1988. She loved to bake and knit, and passed her talents to all of her children. Eve was an avid sports fan, and always attended her children’s sporting events. Eve is survived by her children, Charlotte Hale of Burlington, ON, Betsy Colwell-Burley (Tom) of Fall River, NS, John Colwell of Sussex, and Nancy Colwell (Susan McKay) of Waverley, NS; and her grandchildren, Brandon Hale, Clark Colwell (Isabelle), Abby Lee Northrup (Steve), Cali Colwell McKay, and Tyler Colwell McKay; as well as several nieces and nephews. Besides her parents and husband, she was predeceased by her brother Laurence. The family would like to extend a special thank-you to a special friend of theirs, Doris Morrison, for being so supportive. Your kindness will not be forgotten. By Eve’s request there will be no visitation or funeral service. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Brenan’s Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John, NB, (634-7424). For those who wish, donations in memory of Eve may be made to the Saint John Regional Hospital-Palliative Care Unit or the Canadian Red Cross.