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Eileen Whiffen Obituary

Of Braintree, suddenly, September 24, 2007. Beloved wife of Herbert N. Whiffen. Loving mother of Brenda M. Douglas of Litchfield, N.H. and Kathleen V. Affsa of Hanover. Grandmother of Hannah and Michael Douglas. Sister of Mary Roberts, Bernadette Stanton, Theresa McCarthy, Sr. Carmel, Sr. Kathleen, Noreen, Patrick, James and the late Martin Casby. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held in St. Francis of Assisi Church, Washington St., Braintree on Friday, Sept. 28 at 10:30 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours in the Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Ave., MILTON on Thursday 4-8 PM. Interment Blue Hill Cemetery. For information and directions www.dolanfuneral.com.

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Published by Boston Globe from Sep. 26 to Sep. 27, 2007.

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Judy Kerr

October 12, 2007

Herb, Brenda & Kathy,

Arthur and I are deeply saddened to hear of Eileen's passing.

I have such fond memories of our early morning "mall-walks" when we were neighbors in Braintree. The idea was to keep in shape, but we mostly looked forward to sitting down afterwards to coffee and scones.

You are in our thoughts and prayers. Eileen will be missed by all.

Tom O'Connell

October 3, 2007

Herb,Brenda&Kathy
We are sorry for your loss.Eileen
was such a friendly and wonderful person.I will always cherish my talks with her at the market and the way she greeted us warmly over the years at your home. Our prayers are with and your family. Love Tommy & Jeri O'Connell

Bill Manuel

September 30, 2007

Herb:
Just heard the news today, I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers go out to you and your family.
May God Be With You in your time of need.

Billy

Alan Belanger

September 29, 2007

Herb, I am so sorry to hear of Eileen's passing on. It was quit a shock. My prayers are with you and your children. Alan

Susan Howard

September 28, 2007

Brenda,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time.
With Sympathy,
Susan Howard

Philip Berardinelli

September 28, 2007

Hey Brenda,
I am very sorry for your loss she was a sweet lady from the first time I met her back in high school to the recent times I met her while grocery shopping with my kids. She was always a pleasure to talk to and always kept me updated on how you were doing. She will be missed. I will keep all of you in my prayers.

Philip J.Berardinelli

Ali Kemp

September 28, 2007

Dear Herb, Brenda and Kathy,
I am at a loss for words to let you know how I feel for you all. I thank God for the wonderful "overnight" visit Eileen and I had last January. I will always treasure our friendship. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love & God Bless
Ali Kemp

Denise McLeod

September 27, 2007

Hi Mr. Whiffen;
I was sorry to read of your wifes passing. She was always so pleasant, and nice. May God be with you and your family at this time, and your lovely wife rest in peace. Take care
Sincerly yours
Denise McLeod
former Dining Room Manager at WGC

Denise Naughton

September 27, 2007

Dear Brenda and Family,

I was so saddened to hear of your mom's passing. I can truly tell you that everytime I saw her she smiled from ear to ear when speaking of her beautiful family. She was so proud of her grandchildren and I would imagine she brought as much joy to their lives as they did to hers. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.

Love, Denise

Elizabeth and Scott Langlois

September 27, 2007

Dear Brenda,
We are so sorry to hear about your Mother. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Please let us know if you need anything.

Kim & Steve Ehrhardt

September 26, 2007

We are so sorry for your loss. Words seem inadequate to express the sadness we feel about your mom's passing. She was such a remarkable woman and we will never forget her! Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.

Nana, We love you, and you will always be with us, everyday, you will be in our thoughts. Love Brend, Mike, Mikey and Hannah

September 26, 2007

I Love you Nana, I will miss you so much, Love Mikey

September 26, 2007

Brenda Douglas

September 26, 2007

Dad and Mom

Brenda Douglas

September 26, 2007

Margie Lamir-Tierney

September 26, 2007

Dear Mr. Whiffen, Brenda and Kathy,
So sorry to hear the shocking news. She was so vibrant, energetic and alive. Her presence brightened a room, as you already know. I can hear her Irish brogue now, telling you all, you'll be fine. We will all miss her lovely smile. With heartfelt sympathy,
Margie Lamir-Tierney

Brenda, Kathy, Mom and Derek

Brenda Douglas

September 26, 2007

Nana and Hannah

brenda douglas

September 26, 2007

I love you Nana,
Love,
Hannah

Mairead (Coen) & John Reilly

September 26, 2007

Herb,Brenda,& Kathy,
We were so sad to hear that Eileen had passed away so suddenly.
We have wonderful memories of seeing the both of you at Tom & Stacy's wedding in July. Eileen looked fabulous and seeing her brought back so many wonderful memories of the friendship that she and my mother shared. Eileen was always so full of life and happy to share with us the latest stories of the grandchildren that she adored.
Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time.
with our deepest sympathy,

Don and Deirdre (Coen) Pickens

September 26, 2007

Dear Herb, Brenda, and Kathy,
We were shocked and saddened to hear of Eileen's passing. She was a devoted friend to my mother thoughout her life; during her times of joy and pain. Eileen's kindness, enthusiasm and radiant smile will be missed by all who loved her. You are in our thoughts and prayers. With our deepest sympathy -

Deanna Fredie

September 26, 2007

Herb, Julian and I are heartbroken to hear of Eileen's passing. She was such a beautiful lady and I will miss our little chats when we crossed paths whenever we ran into each other. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Take good care.

Rich and Mary Delgiacco

September 25, 2007

The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear, Rich and I share your grief, Eileen talk so proudly of her family all the time, She was very special, we will be there for Herb

Deborah MacDonald

September 25, 2007

Dear Herb, Brenda and Kathy,
I was shocked and heartbroken to hear of Eileen's passing. I will always remember her smile and the special joy her friendship brought to my Mom. I'll never forget how the both of you were there in support of my parents when Stephen was 1st diagnosed 11 years ago. She had a great heart. Kathy and Brenda I cannot fathom the heartbreak you are suffering. I do know that whenever your Mom spoke of you both she beamed with pride. All of you are in Bruce's and my thoughts and prayers.With our deepest sympathy,Debbie MacDonald & Bruce Lockwood

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