Evelyn Killam

  Evelyn Louise Killam, 97, of Petitcodiac passed away peacefully, Monday, January 12, 2015 at the Moncton Hospital.

  Born in Monteagle, she was the daughter of the late Elton and Rosie (Lewis) Eagles.  Evelyn was a homemaker and a member of the the Salisbury Baptist Church, the Wheaton Settlement Baptist WMS and the Elgin Seniors Group.  Together with her late husband Byron, they operated Killam's Grocery in River Glade.  Evelyn loved fishing, bowling and quilting but especially time spent with her family and enjoyed each day.

  She is survived and sadly missed by her children Kenneth (Carla) of Shediac, Marie Weston (Ken) of Moncton, Louise Mollins (Allen) of Petitcodiac, Marilyn Russell (Jim) of River Glade and Shirley Lorette (Brian) of Riverview; daughter-in-law Alice Killam of Eugene, Oregan; fifteen grandchildren; twenty-six great grandchildren; one great great grandson and several nieces and nephews.  Evelyn is the last surviving member of her family.  Predeceased by husbands Byron Killam and Talmage Demille; son Floyd Killam and brothers Harley, Lyman, Harrison, Arnold, Bennett, Russell, Elton and Aaron Eagles; granddaughter Tanya Russell and great grandson Matthew Lewis.

  Resting at Salisbury Funeral Home, 3350 Salisbury Road (372-4800) visiting will be Thursday, January 15 from 7 - 9 pm and from where the funeral will be held in the chapel Friday, January 16 at 2 pm with Pastor Jim Eagles officiating.  Interment at a later date at the Wheaton Settlement Cemetery.

  If desired, donations to the Elgin Seniors Group or a charity of choice would be appreciated by the family.

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