Born in St. Anthony on the 20th of March 1923 to Ambrose and Gertrude Sulley (Pynn) of St. Anthony, NL. Eva married Joseph Horatio Lawrence of Port-aux-Basque, NL. on April 19, 1949, and together they had two sons, Dennis and Orville. She lived a full life with many accomplishments and pastimes, including completing her Teaching Diploma at Memorial University in St. Johns, teaching in northern Newfoundland at Griquet, Quirpon, Main Brook, and the Grenfell School in St. Anthony. Eva was best known for her support of the Curtis Memorial Hospital Auxiliary where she actively participated in the gift shop, and continued knitting for the auxiliary up to the just a few days before her passing. Eva was always an active woman, with interests in education and community service. She was supportive in the Lions Club, Athletic Club and the Hospital auxiliary. Eva passed away peacefully on February 6th, 2015 at the Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony with her family by her side, at the great age of 91. Left to mourn are her sons Dennis and Orville, 5 Grandchildren, Matthew Joseph, Ryan Everett, Reginald Joseph, Olivia Marie, Julia Sarah Anne, Daughter-in-Law, Kelly Lawrence, Sister Gloria Marshall and Sister-in-Law Emily Sulley as well as close family, Don and Linda Loder, Karla Loder, Lee Hillier and Shirley Farrell, Brother-in-Law Fred Lawrence, Sisters-in-Laws Shirley Yard and Clarinda Lawrence. Eva was predeceased by her loving husband Joe, parents Ambrose and Gertrude Sulley, Brothers Robert (Bob), Russ Sulley, as well as her sister Zilda Hillier. In the last year, Eva was blessed with wonderful care from the Hospital Staff (1st Floor), Home Care (all the personal touches) and her many friends and the Great Staff at Shirley’s Haven, she loved you all. Visitation is being held at The Funeral Home in St. Anthony, Followed by the Funeral Service at 11:00am on Tuesday February 10th, 2015 from the St. Anthony United Church with Rev. Dinesh Gomes officiating. A private interment will follow on Wednesday February 11, 2015 at 4:00pm at the Fishing Point Cemetery in St. Anthony. Funeral Arrangements are entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Siobhan Mauger, Funeral Director.