Eileen-Cahillane-Obituary

Eileen B. Cahillane

Springfield, Massachusetts

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Eileen B. O'Cearna Cahillane 1918 - 2005 SPRINGFIELD - Eileen Bridget (Kearney) "O'Cearna" Cahillane, 87 years of age, died peacefully at home in Springfield, on August 22, 2005. Eileen was born June 18, 1918, the fifth of seven children, the daughter of Peats Tom O'Cearna and...

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Dearest Cahillane Family;
How very sad we were to hear of the passing of your wonderful Mother.
She had been in our lives since I can remember.
Eileen was a very strong woman and I grew up with a huge amount of respect for her and a healthy bit of fear. Your Mom was always there for our family whenever it was needed. I recall your Mom coming over and taking over the house everytime my Mom had a baby(and My Mom had 7) and she would be there for my Mom when she came home...

Margaret, Your Mom was truly lucky to have you. You allowed her to spend her final time in her home with family near by always and visits from friends. Mothers are very special people as are daughters and especially one as devoted as you. She will always be in your heart and thoughts.

I am Eileen's nephew. My Mother was her sister, Catherine Moore. The Kearney sisters were always so close through so many rough times in their lives.
Displaced from their family in Ireland, they worked hard to ensure those left behind would receive enough to survive. And to help themselves survive, they remained close to all the West Kerry and Blasket people who lived around them on Hungry Hill. I remember many times when Maurice (the PRINCE), Eileen's husband saying to my Father (Tom...

Your family is in our thoughts and prayers as you mourn the loss of your mother.

Bonnie Rodgers and family

Dear Margaret and family,
My sincerest sympathy to all of you on your dear Mom's passing. When our mothers go, our lives change radically. All of you will be in my thoughts and prayers. Wish I could be with you, Margaret.
God bless.
Fr. Michael.