Eileen Denise Wright

WRIGHT, Eileen Denise (nee Ward) August 27,1940 April 17, 2011 Passed away peacefully with family and friends by her side on April 17th, 2011 in Nanaimo, B.C, following a valiant battle with cancer. Eileen was predeceased by her father, Leo Ward, sister Leone, and niece Lonnie. She leaves behind her mother Dorothy Ward, sister Audrey, aunt Olive, uncle Victor, nephews Joe and Kevin, niece Cathy, and their families. Also left to mourn are her long time companion Kris Jensen, special friend Sharon Erickson, as well as many other dear friends and co-workers. Eileen proudly spent most of her working career, from 1980 to 2010 with the Ministry of Environment branches of the British Columbia Government, both in Victoria and in Nanaimo. Eileen will always be remembered for her dedication to giving to others. She particularly enjoyed travelling and going to drama and music productions with her friends. The family would especially like to thank all of the doctors and nurses at the Nanaimo Regional Hospital Palliative Care Unit for their excellent and compassionate care. Special thanks go to Dr. Bland, her family doctor for many years. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Nature Trust, Nanaimo Area Land Trust or the Land Conservancy. A tea will be held in Eileen's memory at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 256 at 1630 East Wellington Rd, Nanaimo B.C. in the Legion lounge on Thursday, April 21st, 2011 from 2:00 4:00 p.m. 623746
This obituary was originally published in the Nanaimo Daily News and Harbour City Star (Nanaimo, BC).