Evelyn Callaghan

Evelyn (Hureau) Callaghan, 76, of 34 Glebe Avenue, Sydney, died Sunday, July 3, 2011, at home after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by her loved ones. Born in Sydney, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Laura (Benoit) Hureau.

She was retired from Maritime Tel and Tel since 1995 and enjoyed her monthly luncheons with the girls from work. She was an avid skater and dancer and was well renowned for her grace both on the ice and on the dance floor. In recent years she loved her monthly card games, staying close to home and watching Blue Jays and Maple Leaf games.

She was predeceased by husband, Leo and sisters Carmelita and Jeannette.

She is survived by loving companion Ewen MacDonnell, daughter Allison and son Greg (Mary) of Sydney, sisters Theresa MacQueen, Sydney; Delores (Bob) Martin and Josephine (Aubrey) Boone, both of Dartmouth; brothers-in-law Sonny MacTavish, Sydney and Bernie Campbell, Greenwood, N.S. Proud grandmother to Ryan, Jason and Adam Callaghan.

No visitation for the late Mrs. Callaghan. A funeral mass will be celebrated at Sacred Heart Church at 10 am ,Wednesday, July 6. Reception will follow at the Sydney Curling Club.

The family would like to thank Palliative Care, V.O.N. CB, the staff of the Cape Breton Regional Hospital and Fr. Anthony O’Connor of Sacred Heart Parish. Memorial donations to Palliative Care or V.O.N. of Cape Breton.

Condolences to the family at www.twcurry.com