Eva-Jeanne Kealey passed peacefully on June 2, 2021, surrounded by family after defying the odds and living life to the fullest for nearly five years, after being diagnosed with stage IV pancreatic cancer. Eva was born in Hartford on January 31, 1958, the daughter of the late Regne and Jeanette Parr. She grew up in Enfield, CT, and lived most of her adult life raising her family in Springfield, MA, with her husband Tom, before moving back to their hometown. She graduated from Enfield High School and earned her Associate’s Degree from Asnuntuck Community College. She worked for many years at Hallmark Cards and spent the rest of her career as a bookkeeper. Eva was an avid hiker who loved spending time in the great outdoors. Whether she was climbing mountains with the hiking chicks, running a marathon with the running girls, or chasing her kids and later her grandkids while they played outside, she spent every moment she could soaking up the sun and fresh air surrounded by people she loved. She had a talent for discovering faces in nature and achieved her dream of publishing a book of her photographs last year. Eva also became quite the artist in recent years, often creating masterpieces as gifts for her friends and family. Eva is survived by her loving husband, Tom Kealey; three children, Ryan Kealey and his wife, Meghan; Michelle Symington and her husband, Gregg; John Kealey and his wife, LoriAnn; three grandchildren, Jack and Austin Symington and Daniel Kealey; brother, Kenneth Parr and wife, Callie; sister, Marie Oliver and husband, Eric; loving nieces and her best friend and soul mate, Shari Cox. She will be remembered by her friends and family for her bright smile, strength, generosity and kind heart. The Kealey family is grateful for Eva’s wonderful and supportive group of friends and for the tremendous care she received from Dr. Armen Asik, oncology nurses Jen and Amanda and the other wonderful staff at the D’Amour Cancer Center in Springfield. The family would also like to thank hospice nurse Kristie for her gentle and loving care during Eva’s last days. Calling hours will be from 3 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 8, 2021, at Leete-Stevens Enfield Chapels, 61 South Rd, Enfield. Burial will be held privately at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in her memory to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network at Pancan.org or Griffin’s Friends at griffinsfriends.com.