Eva Viola BOWDEN

Eva Viola Allen November 08, 1898 - September 26, 2004 Funeral arrangements by Campbell's Funeral Home The death of Eva Viola Allen age 105 of Mission Street, Amherst formerly of Parrsboro occurred on Sunday September 26, 2004 at Cumberland Regional Health Care Center, Upper Nappan. Born Nov 8, 1898 at Diligent River Cumberland County she was the daughter of the late William and Sabra (Welton) Bowden. Eva was married December 4, 1918 to Ervin Allen and lived their married life in Port Greville area and Parrsboro. She was a seamstress for many years. After her husbands passing she later moved to Amherst where she made her home with her daughter Christena Gould. Eva was a member of the United Baptist Church, Port Greville, a choir member, the church ladies aid and the Age Of Sail museum. She is survived by two daughters, Kathleen Lowther of Barrie ON, and Christena Gould of Amherst; two sons Raegh (Jean) of Parrsboro and Leon of East Cumberland Lodge Pugwash; one sister Gertrude Benjamin of Parrsboro; also surviving are 17 grandchildren; 43 great grandchildren; 14 great great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Eva was predeceased by her husband Ervin one daughter Ola Rockwell, one granddaughter Donna Chris O’Blenis, four sisters Sadie Bowden, Mary Canning, Alice Spicer and Lillian York and four brothers Pearly, Clinton, Max and Clem and one adopted brother Darrell. Her remains are resting in Campbell’s Funeral Home 98 Church St., Amherst (667-9906) with visitation on Tuesday September 28, 2004 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held from Campbell’s Chapel on Wednesday September 29, 2004 at 2 p.m. with Rev. Phillip Scott and Rev. Danny Compton officiating. Interment will follow in the Grace United Cemetery, Port Greville. Donations in Eva’s memory may be made to the United Baptist Church, Port Greville or charity of choice. www.campbellsfh.com