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EILEEN M. (nee Higgins), on Tuesday, August 2, 2011, at the age of 81. Beloved wife of William J. Sr.; loving mother of Michele Crandley (Joseph), Eileen Bourque, Karen Spause (Michael), Janet Grieves (Joseph Mungavin), and William J. Jr. (Ruth); cherished grandmother of Megan, Erin, Nicole, Michael, Colleen, William, III, Gregory, Caitlin, Shannon, Daniel, and Ryan; great grandmother of Sarah, Jimmy, Jacob, Emma, and Kylee; dear sister of Michael J. Higgins, and Catherine Heebner. She was preceded in death by her parents Michael J. and Catherine M. (Doherty) Higgins and her brothers, James, John, and Thomas Higgins. Relatives and friends are invited to Eileen's Life Celebration Saturday 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. at the Church of Our Lady of Calvary, 11024 Knights Rd. Phila. Pa 19154 and to participate in her Funeral Mass 10:00 A.M. Interment Resurrec-tion Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research, Church Street Station, P.O. Box 780, New York, NY 10008-0780 would be appreciated by the family. To share your fondest memories of Eileen visit

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Published by Philadelphia Inquirer/Philadelphia Daily News from Aug. 4 to Aug. 5, 2011.

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Stefanie Foley

August 5, 2011

Dearest Greives (mungavin), Crandley, Bourque and Kause Family. We are so very saddened by the loss of your beloved Mom (grandmom)....David has another angel with him now. In the quiet moments when the hurt is hard to bear, may love become your shelter and precious memories be your comfort. You are all held in gentle thought and prayer. Love, Stefanie, Mom and David**(from heaven) ***

Bill & Ruth Ziegler

August 5, 2011

Dear Bill & Family, So sorry to hear of Eileen's passing. She is at peace now. We have such wonderful memories from Locust Lake with all your family.

Jessica Esquivel

August 5, 2011

Dear Karen, We are so sorry for your great loss. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers (Esquivel Family).

Maryisabel & Dave Posek

August 4, 2011

We are so sorry that we will not be able to join our family as your family gathers to bid farewell to your beloved wife and mother. I feel honored to have shared so many joyous occasions with your family throughout our lifetime. Your mom and dad were our "adopted" parents and what an extraordinary example of faithfulness and commitment they demonstrated daily. We will honor your Mom's memory and your Dad's love and devotion to her by attempting, however imperfectly, to follow in their footsteps. Our prayers will remain with you long after Saturday's services consoled by the knowledge that your Mom is cradled in the bosom of her beloved God. Love, Maryisabel and Dave

Florence Santosusso

August 4, 2011

Many nice things can be said about your mom, she was caring, loving, and had the strength to go on and on. No matter what was going on with her she always had time for others. I had the privilege of spending time with you mom for the last 10 months. There was not a day that went by that she did not make me feel special. She really made me feel like an important part of your family. Before I met your mom I had no function she changed that to significant and make me feel good about me. My only regret, I did not know her sooner. I believe God put us together, me to help her do some of the things she could no longer do for herself. And she gave me purpose.
Every morning your dad would kiss your mom and tell her he loved her and she would respond I love you too. They really enjoyed one another, and worried about each other.
She talked about you all with an extraordinary love, and I cannot express the love she had for her grandchildren. She spoke of one, two or all of you everyday. You made her happy with how much you all cared enough to fulfill her wishes. She was very much aware of the sacrifices you made for her, which only made her love you all the more. God is taking care of her now and she is watching you all from above, she will be sadly missed.
Believe me when I say, I know how you feel, for your loss is truly my loss
Florence

Tara

August 4, 2011

Dear Michele,
I am so sorry for your great loss. Please know that your in my thoughts and prayers. I hope you are able to find peace with all the great memories you shared together....

Deepest Sympathy,
Tara

August 4, 2011

Dear Karen, Mike & Family,

Althought it's difficult today
to see beyond the sorrows,
May looking back in memory
help comfort your tomorrows.

Hugs & Prayers,
Joanne Jackson
CCP

August 4, 2011

Dear Nicole and family,

We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Your grandmother sounds like she was a great woman. We pray that God will give you strength and courage during this time.

Deepest sympathy,
Doug, Natalie, and Lucas

Eileen McNeill

August 4, 2011

I have a lifetime of fond memories of my beloved cousin. Eileen was always smiling, always happy and always ready to listen. Truly the big sister I never had. How I love Billy & Eileen and their amazing children. Eileen

Linda Colma

August 4, 2011

Dear Eileen and Family, you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Heaven has welcomed another Angel.
Sincerely,
-Linda

karen spause hunt

August 4, 2011

our children called you grandmom bourque,fond memories of time in your fabulous mountain home .my brother mike truly wad blessed to have you as a mother in law-you are at peace now .

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