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Eileen Bird Obituary
COLUMBUS — Eileen Bird, age 93, of Columbus, Ohio, formerly of Troy, Ohio, passed away Saturday, April 21, 2018. She was born March 9, 1925 in New Haven, Ct.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, John S. Bird, Sr, her parents, John and Mary O'Neill, sister, Marie O'Neill, brother, John O'Neill and sister-in-law, Jessie O'Neill.
She is survived by her children John S. Bird, Jr. of Houston, TX, David R. (Jeannette) Bird of Columbus, Ohio, and Kathleen (Michael Sr.) Cox of Columbus; grandchildren: Morgan Vickers, Michael (Kimberly) Cox Jr, David Bird, Katie (Jonanthon) Winland, Rachel (Jonathan) Trotta, Anna Bird, Matthew Cox and Sean Cox; great grandchildren: Alexis, Audrey and Adrianne Vickers, Deegan and Jackson Winland, Emma and Cameron Cox and Tripp Trotta; nieces and nephews: Mary (Bruce) Diamond, John (Martha) O'Neill, Barbara (Brad) Douglas, Stephen (Karen) O'Neill and great nieces and nephews.
Eileen graduated from Albertus Magnus College with a degree in chemistry and biology. She worked as a research scientist at Princeton University where she met her husband, John.
They moved to Ohio eventually settling in Troy, Ohio to raise their family. Eileen loved spending time celebrating life with her family and friends. She loved and supported St. Patrick's Church, traveling, playing bridge, golf, nature, environmental issues and politics. She will be remembered lovingly by her engaging personality and joyful spirit.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Troy, Ohio on Monday, May 7, 2018 at 11:00 am. Interment will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Troy. The family will receive friends from 9:00-10:30 am prior to Mass at Baird Funeral Home, Troy, Ohio.
In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to St. Patrick's Church, Brukner Nature Center, Albertus Magnus College or Capital City Hospice.
Friends may express condolences to the family through www.bairdfuneralhome.com
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Anne Butler
June 10, 2018
Our deepest sympathies, we are very sorry for your loss. I am not sure if this is the correct eileen Bird, I am the daughter of her second cousin, Emily McDonnell RIP in Ireland. Eileen and I have been in contact for many years and I am very sorry to hear of her passing. My email address is [email protected] If I have the correct Eileen maybe one of the family could drop me a line. Again, my deepest sympathies on your loss, may she Rest in Peace.
Gloria Hicks
April 30, 2018
May the HOPE of seeing your dear loved ones again in the future as our Heavenly Father promised bring you much comfort at this sad time - John 11:24,25.
Jeanette McGhee
April 29, 2018
May the God of comfort and mercy grant the family hope and peace during this time of sadness and sorrow. Jeremiah 29:11, 12.
AC
April 29, 2018
God has given us a life span of 70 and 80 years if we are strong. Psalms 90:10. May you celebrate a life well lived and loved by many.
Roberta Sweet
April 29, 2018
Dear David, Kathy, and John: I am sorry for your loss. I met your mother a few times and she was so charming. I had no idea of her many achievements. Her proudest accomplishment was her wonderful family.
Sincerely, Bobbie (Alleman) Sweet
Michael Doody
April 29, 2018
Her light still shines in everyone who knew her. A well lived life was hers and a mighty oak has fallen.
I especially loved the story of when she was learning to drive a car and had an encounter with Albert Einstein who was walking in the middle of the road engaged in his thoughts. She taught him common sense.
She also told Dusty Baker to lose the toothpick. Not a good look, she said.
Most of all, her kindness and Irish humor kindled a light in all of us.
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