Eva M. MCGLASHAN

BISHOP, Eva M. (McGlashan) - 1912- 2008 - At Albright Manor May 12, 2008, Eva M. Bishop, wife of the late Thomas W. Bishop. Beloved mother of Thomas L. (Janet). Devoted grandmother of Thomas R, Ridgeville, Sally Sue (Grady Galvin) DeWinton, AB and Sarah Jane, Nashville, TN. Lovingly remembered by sisters-in-law, Alice and Dorothy and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her daughter Lorna Bishop (Aylett) and son-in-law Chuck, as well as brothers, Don, Clifford, Murray and Ron McGlashan. Eva grew up on McGlashan Road in North Pelham and drove a horse and buggy to school in Fenwick in order to get her education. Living 75 years in Ridgeville she helped in her husband's business, Ridgeville Concrete Works often driving big trucks carrying dynamite and other heavy loads during World War ll, when there was a manpower shortage and also doing sales work for monuments at a time when this was uncommon for women. Their company was responsible for many burial vaults and monuments in cemeteries throughout the Niagara Region including the Haynes Memorial in west St. Catharines. Later, after her husband's passing, she owned and ran a dry cleaning business and laundromats. Always the working woman and bored with retirement, she was a secretary for Tries Construction and then Wileys Juices and Water. An enthusiastic horsewoman, she took part in many of her families wild west productions and parades with their horses and stagecoaches. Kind, generous and always a lady Eva was a long time active member of the Christian Science Church. According to her wishes, cremation has taken place. No service will be held at this time. Arrangements entrusted to the LAMPMAN FUNERAL HOME, 724 Canboro Fenwick. 905-892-4701. 11087609