Obituary of Eva Mary Caissie

At the age of 90 years, Eva Caissie (Williams) of Minto, NB passed away at the Victoria Glen Manor in Perth-Andover, NB on December 19th, 2019. Born in Bronson, NB on June 26th, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Jeanne (Gauvin) Williams. In 1951, Eva married Edmond Caissie and together they celebrated 48 years of marriage until his passing in 1999. Eva had a strong sense of faith and a generous heart, she spent her time, energy and skills volunteering with a goal to improve her community and the lives of others. She was an expert knitter and crafter, her beautiful creations have been enjoyed by many and are used daily. Eva is survived by a daughter Alice (Walter) Dee of Grand Falls, NB and a son Anthony (late Dianna) of St. John, NB, three grand-daughters Shelley (Nigel) Girgrah, Sheila (Gilles) Sirois, Sarah (Bob) Elliott and eight great-grandchildren, Alex, Liam, Sophie, Gavin, Xavier, Hunter, Xander and Zachary, two sisters Flora (Holly) Shirley, of Minto, NB, Alice (Ralph) Hamilton of Fredericton, NB, as well as several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Edmond, her son's partner Dianna, five brothers Henry, Phil, Joseph, Earl, Paul and four sisters Liza, Doris, Rita and Viola. Visitation will take place at Hogg Funeral Services, Minto, NB, on Monday, December 23, from 10am-12pm. A funeral Mass will be held at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Minto, NB on Monday, December 23 at 1pm. Interment will take place in Saint Bridget’s Cemetery in the spring. In lieu of flowers donations to the Saint Bridget’s Cemetery would be appreciated by the family. Eva's family would like to sincerely thank the staff of the Victoria Glen Manor, Perth-Andover, NB, as well as Father Gilbert Dodatto, sister A. Doucet and all the volunteers for their professionalism and the compassion they showed to Eva during her stay with them.