MACLEOD, Eva MacLeod

She passed away peacefully at Chapman House in Owen Sound on December 10, 2025. Born in Bath, New Brunswick, on March 13, 1931, Eva Bessie MacLeod (nee Tweedie) was in her 95th year.

Loving mother of Pamela MacLeod of New Brunswick, Nephew Skip Dewley (Deb) of Michigan, Elizabeth Beattie (Bruce) of Owen Sound, John MacLeod (Verna) of New Brunswick, Audrey MacLeod of Cambridge, Wilson MacLeod of Cambridge, and Skye MacLeod (Joanne) of Wolverton. Cherished grandma of Jason MacLeod, Josh Dewley (Lynette), Beanna Dewley, Emily Dewley, Andrea Rashleigh (Mark), Michelle Beattie (Tom), Cedric MacLeod (Alanda), Matthew MacLeod (Sheralyn), Lindsay Porter (Carl), Jeremiah MacLeod (Jessie), Jessica MacLeod, Adam Oldfield (Michelle), and proud great grandma of 24 great grandchildren. Eva will also be missed by her sisters-in-law Carol Wolverton, Hazel Wolverton, Shirley MacLeod, as well as her many nieces, nephews and friends.

Predeceased by her son Cedric MacLeod, mother Bessie Wolverton (nee Giberson), stepfather Donald Wolverton Sr., her father Gordon Tweedie, stepmother Donna Tweedie, and by her siblings Doris Gallagher, Anna Dewley, Donald Wolverton, Harry Wolverton and David Wolverton.

Eva was born and raised in New Brunswick. She relocated to Ontario in 1950 with her husband and infant daughter Pam. The rest of her children were born and raised in southern Ontario. Upon the passing of younger sister Anna, Eva took in her nephew Skip and raised him as part of the big family unit. Eva had many careers over the years. When her children were young she was the quintessential homemaker. She kept the kids busy growing a massive vegetable garden, raising small farm animals and baking 600 loaves of bread plus other tasty treats weekly during the summer market season. Eva made sure that all were involved in keeping up with the chores and the household running. She passed along her great work ethic and thriftiness to her children.

When her family had grown and with only the three youngest still at home Eva wrote her Real Estate exam. She was a successful realtor in the Cambridge, ON area for over 21 years. Upon retiring from real estate she enjoyed working in her beautiful flower gardens, raising pure bred poodles and hosting family gatherings whenever possible. Eva’s lasagna was a staple of the family gathering and her very special carrot cake will never be forgotten. She loved going back to the east to visit the extended family nearly every year.

Eva’s greatest joy in life was her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was the matriarch of the family and will be affectionally remembered as ‘One Tough Old Broad’. Her family would say she is the greatest example of how to grow old with grace and tenacity. Eva’s love has touched generations of family members always promoting gratitude and thankfulness. Whether she is known as Mom, Gram or Aunt Eva she spread love and smiles to anyone she considered family or friend.

Visitation will be held at Brian E. Wood Funeral Home, 250 14th Street West, Owen Sound, on Saturday December 13, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to the time of Eva’s funeral service at 1:00 p.m., reception immediately following. Cremation will also follow the service, and a celebration of life and interment will be taking place at the Tracey Mills United Baptist Cemetery in New Brunswick at a later date.

Those wishing to make a memorial donation are kindly asked to consider Canadian Hearing Society and Grey Bruce Hospice/Chapman House. The tender care and incredible compassion shown by all those at Chapman House was a true blessing. Online condolences can be sent to Eva’s family by visiting her memorial at www.woodfuneralhome.ca

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