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Eileen Daily Obituary
Eileen Meade Daily of Westbrook, CT, passed away on July 30, 2015 among family and friends. Eileen was born in Boston on March 3, 1943 and has made Westbrook her home since 1974. Eileen was the beloved wife of James Daily; loving mother of Jeff Daily and his wife Bethany, and Amy Daily all of Boston; devoted starstruck and boasting grandmother to Meade and Rynne Daily of Boston; loving sister of Maureen Griffin and her husband Robert; Peter Meade and his wife Rosanne; Cathleen Meade; Patricia Meahl and her husband William; and James P. Meade and his wife Terri; and devoted aunt, godmother and cousin to her family. Eileen was a fierce friend to many, many people. Eileen represented Connecticut's Thirty-Third State Senatorial district from 1992 through her retirement from the Senate in 2012. Eileen was the chairman of the Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee and the Environment Committee and held several other positions in the Senate. Eileen previously served as the First Selectman for the Town of Westbrook and before that was a member of its School Board. Her sense of humor and ability to work through differences in viewpoint and opinion to solve problems for her constituents made her a star at each of these bodies. Most recently, Eileen was the Governor William A. O'Neill Chair in Public Policy and Practical Politics at Central Connecticut State University. After her retirement from the Senate, Eileen travelled frequently and spent as much time as she could with her friends and family. Even though she left Boston more than 50 years ago, it remained in her accent, her vernacular and in her heart. The lessons that she learned at home and around her neighborhood in Dorchester served her well and were passed on by her with great gusto. Calling hours will be at the Swan Funeral Home at 1224 Boston Post Road, Old Saybrook from 3:00PM-8:00PM on Sunday August 2nd. The funeral will be at St. Mark's Church at 222 McVeagh Road in Westbrook at 11:00AM on Monday August 3rd. In lieu of flowers, Eileen has requested donations to either Connecticut Hospice (www.hospice.com) or to the Westbrook Foundation in support of the Eileen Daily Scholarship (www.westbrookctfoundation.org).
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Johanna Schneider
August 14, 2015
As Town Clerk, it was my privilege to give Eileen the oath of office as First Selectman of the Town of Westbrook. Eileen broke barriers. She was the first woman to serve as Selectman for the Town of Westbrook and also, I believe, she was only the second Democrat to serve as First Selectman in the entire history of the town. She was my dear friend and co-worker. Our deep and sincere sympathy to Jim and family. Jo-Jo and Bill Schneider Westbrook, Ct
Kate Duarte
August 13, 2015
Que Deus a abençoe e guarde sua alma.Te amo para sempre
May god bless and keep your soul. Love forever.
August 10, 2015
Good bless Eileen and her family.
Love,
Jerry and Pat Donoghue
Ballston Lake, NY 12019
Francis Collins
August 7, 2015
As a former colleague to your brother Peter Meade at the Boston Redevelopment Authority and current neighbor of your sister Maureen Griffin my sincere condolences goes out to your family and your extended family.
May the Perpetual light shine upon you all in this very difficult time and keep all of the cherished memories at peace.
Love,
Susan, Francis, & Michael Collins Manor Street Neponset, Ma.
Victor Fetter
August 6, 2015
Not enough can be said about this good woman. She asked not what others can do for her, but what she could do for others. Rest in peace, a well deserved peace.
August 6, 2015
Jim, Amy & Jeff, Gloria and I were privileged to know and work with Eileen on a town, regional and state issues. We will miss her strength and guidance.
Tom and Gloria Elliott
Rob and Kathleen Roach
August 4, 2015
To Jim, Amy, Jeff and family members. Rob and I were so very sorry to hear about the passing of Eileen. She was a wonderful lady, Mom, wife and politician. She served her family, her friends and her community with dignity and determination. And, she had a sense of humor beyond believe. She will be terribly missed by all who knew her. I thought about you all day yesterday, and on Sunday too. Be strong, and know that we are sending lots of love and calm wishes to you. Thinking of you so much, sincerely, Rob and Kathy Roach, Robbie and Allison too. XO XO XO.
August 4, 2015
Jim and family, I am truly sorry for your loss. Eileen was a true friend and mentor to me. I will miss her steadfast loyalty to me and to all we fought for together. The world is a better place because she was in it.
Brian May
August 2, 2015
Very sorry to hear of the loss of Eileen. She was such a nice person and her kindness to me will never be forgotten when I was the News Director at WLIS Radio in Old Saybrook.
Bill Cibes
August 2, 2015
Peg and I were privileged to know Eileen, and so grateful for her support. She knew her own mind, and was never deterred from doing what she believed in. Westbrook and Connecticut are better because of her public service.
Dorothy Lynch
August 2, 2015
Maureen & Family Thinking and praying for you and your family during these
days. Love Dottie & Dick
Richard Wardell
August 1, 2015
To Jim, Jeff and Amy. Eileen was a very special person. It was a Privilege to work with her in Westbrook. I always thought she acted in the best interest of the town. Please accept my sincerest condolences.
Philip Robertson
August 1, 2015
It is with great sadness I have read about my friend Eileen Daily. Eileen sat next to me in the Senate her first two years which were my last two years. She was bright, energetic, comical and determined to do what she envisioned as the best for Connecticut. We didn't agree on many philosophical issues but my respect for Eileen was absolute. May GOD bless you Eileen and hold you close.
Paul Looney
August 1, 2015
Eileen, you were the smartest, toughest politician in the state. I will miss all the lessons and inside info you gave me. Your loving cousin Paul W Looney + Bernice, Hope and Paulie
Maggie Murphy
August 1, 2015
Amy and family. Thinking of you.
Mattew Schlager
August 1, 2015
I had the pleasure of serving as her Clerk on the Environment Commitee, she was a great lady and great public servant.
Louis Smith
July 31, 2015
I was so sorry to read of Eileen's passing. She was the greatest First Selectman this town ever had. She had my full admiration and you have my sincerest condolences.
Peter & Pam Georgenes
July 31, 2015
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
July 31, 2015
We are so sorry to have lost this great woman. Our hearts go out to you. May you be surrounded with God's grace during this difficult time.
Love,
Meg Gleeson and Steve Wilmarth
Jane Scully Welch
July 31, 2015
A wonderful wonderful woman...and public servant! She represented us well. Aren't we lucky to have known her.
Kim Driscoll
July 31, 2015
Jeff and Family - my prayers are with you all.
Deborah & Rick Smith
July 31, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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