- 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 was predeceased by her husband, Charles, brother Asahel West, sisters Della Thompson, Evangeline Tracey & Madeline Doig.
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