Katherine "Eva" Gertridge

Katherine "Eva" Gertridge left this world peacefully in the Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville, on Monday, September 13, 2021, at the celebrated age of ninety.

Born in Hillside, NS, she was a daughter of Rupert and May Boyles. Mom was predeceased by Dad, Wilfred Gertridge, 12 brothers, one sister, a granddaughter and a great-great-grandson. Mom lived in Gaspereau for seventy-two years.

She is survived by her children, Katheryn (John) Gillis, Susan (Garth) Levy, Nancy Gertridge, Patricia Gertridge, Scott Gertridge and Jacqueline (Dan) Reade; 46 grandchildren, great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Out of her family of 14, she leaves one remaining brother, Fraser Boyles of Trenton.

As a young woman, she participated in sports and made time in her senior years to join curling, bowling, seniors club (known for her Mrs. Santa character) and she was a kitchen supporter to many a church supper.

Thank you for all the kind thoughts and special thanks to the faithful friends who kept tabs on Mom. She mentioned the calls and visits often.

Cremation has taken place and a private family graveside service will be held in the Gaspereau Cemetery. A video webcast of the service will be available on Monday, September 20, 2021 at 10 a.m.

Donations in memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kentville. For online condolences, inquiries and to view the webcast, please visit www.whitefamilyfuneralhome.com.