Eileen Lydia Dallas

Eileen Lydia Dallas obituary, Old Saybrook, CT

Eileen Lydia Dallas

Eileen Dallas Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 28, 2025.
Eileen Lydia "Leen" Dallas (née Fargo), 70, of Old Saybrook, Connecticut, passed away on May 15, 2025.

Born on December 21, 1954, in Middletown, Eileen spent her life rooted in the community she loved. She graduated from Valley Regional High School in 1973 and went on to earn her bachelor's degree, laying the foundation for a life dedicated to caring for others-both people and animals alike.

Eileen was a devoted wife and mother whose warmth and generosity left a lasting impression on everyone she met. Her compassion extended beyond her family to all creatures great and small; she had a deep love for animals and found joy in helping anyone who crossed her path.

She is lovingly remembered by her husband Larry, daughter Stacy, son Kyle, her brother Kurt, and many cousins. Her family was the heart of her world, and she cherished every moment spent with them.

A lifelong Girl Scout, Eileen embraced the spirit of adventure and service throughout her life. She loved camping under the stars, calling bingo games for the Sarah gang-a group dear to her heart-and exploring new places through travel. Her vibrant personality and boundless energy brought joy to countless lives.

Eileen's home was always filled with love-and often with pets she adored. Her kindness knew no bounds, and those fortunate enough to know her will remember her as someone who truly touched their lives.

May her memory bring comfort to those who knew and loved her. A Celebration of Life will be held on July 1, 2025, from 01:00 PM to 05:00 PM at old elks lodge Seaside ave. Come celebrate an amazing soul

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July 3, 2025

LAURIE Blair posted to the memorial.

July 1, 2025

Kelly Schiller posted to the memorial.

June 30, 2025

Gaelen Howell planted trees.

LAURIE Blair

July 3, 2025

Eileen's Ceremony of Remembrance on the 1st was lovely and standing room only! When I was 9 or 10, my father bought a house on Straits Road, right around the corner from Prospect Street, where the Fargo house was. I got to know the family pretty well. When my brother got married, he quite literally married "the girl next door" (Rosemary) so we were all family. I loved Eileen, and I remember sitting in the cafeteria at Valley Regional when someone passed me a petition asking the administration to allow girls to wear pants. This was Eileen's work, and the result was yes, we did get to wear pants. (A big help on those blustery winter days waiting for the bus.) Because of Eileen, I got to scratch not one, but TWO items off my "bucket list" a few years back. I had always wanted to go to New York and see The Cloisters, ever since 12th grade English. Well, a Scout trip was leaving and there were two unfilled seats, so I grabbed one and my pal Holly French grabbed the other. It was wonderful in so many ways, I was lost in time. I had also always wanted to see the Royal Lippizaner stallions since reading a book in the 1970s. We stopped to eat at Medieval Times, and I noticed white horses down below us, and yes, that was indeed the Lippizaner stallions, and they put on a beautiful show, including "Airs Above the Ground." I miss Eileen already. I will always miss her.

Kelly Schiller

July 1, 2025

Eileen was an wonderful Girl Scout leader, we were all so grateful that she planned so many amazing trips for us and supported us through our whole lives. She inspired my love of working with people with special needs. I will always be grateful to her and miss her.

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Gaelen Howell

Planted Trees

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Cheryl Vedrani

Planted Trees

Cheri and Page Vedrani

June 29, 2025

Page and I traveled with the Girl Scout travel troop with Eileen. We had so much fun with her!! Page always attended the bingo which she loved We will miss her so much!
Our sympathies and prayers go out to her family.

Kate McKinney

June 6, 2025

Oh no, what happened? Eileen had such a big heart & a great passion for all her civic work & for people needing help in our society. She was great as a Girl Scouting resource & had creative ideas that she implemented in service of her goals. I'm so sorry to hear she's gone; did not expect this. Rest in the peace of God, Eileen.

Susan McDowell

May 28, 2025

Eileen was one of the kindest people I had the honor to know. My deepest condolences to her family and friends. The world needs more like her.

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