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Eileen O'Connell Obituary
January 12, 1922
June 28, 2012
Eileen T. O'Connell passed away at St. Mary's Hospital after a short illness on June 28. Eileen was born in Sacramento, CA on January 12, 1922 to Walter P. Thompson and Nellie Sheehan. She moved to Sparks at the age of 4. After graduation from Sparks High School she went to work for Nevada Bell as an operator, becoming a supervisor the next 4 years. She is fondly remembered as the "shushing" librarian at the Sparks Branch of the Washoe County Library. Her passions included cooking, reading and grandchildren.
She met Lloyd O'Connell, who was stationed at Stead Army Air Force Base, at the USO and they were married on June 3, 1943. They had 5 children, Terrie Camenisch, Michael (Carol), Heather Zarubi, Danny (Tiana), and Roy (Diane), 15 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband Lloyd, and her parents Walter and Nellie (Sheehan) Thompson and brothers Walter and James Thompson.
Services will be held at the Immaculate Conception Church, 2900 North McCarran Blvd, on Thursday, July 5th at 10:30 a.m., then immediately following the service a reception will be held at Immaculate Conception. Graveside services will follow the reception at Our Mother of Sorrows Cemetery at 1:15 pm.
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Memories and Condolences
for Eileen O'Connell
Dennis Spoon
July 4, 2012
For all the O'Connell family. We are sorry for your loss and our thoughts are with you in your time of sorrow.
Lynda Haase von Wieck
July 3, 2012
Dear Heather and O'Connell Family,
So sorry to read about your loss.
God bless you and your family - know that your many friends are here for you whenever needed.
Lynda Haase von Wieck
Walt and Peggy Hall
July 3, 2012
Mike and Family: We send you our love and condolences at the passing of your Mother. It is so painful to lose them, but then again we also know that they are at peace and again with family and friends. May you all be comforted in knowing that you will be with her again some day. Much love, Walt and Peggy Almond Hall
Ellen Weaver
July 3, 2012
All my cousins, so sorry for your loss. Aunt Eileen was a great lady and have special memories of her. She has joined Lloyd and Mom and Dad and will keep watch over all of us. Love Ellen Holt MI
Judy Mitchell
July 3, 2012
Heather and family, I know how much your mom/Grandmother meant to all of you, so it is a hard loss. The memories are the savior. Still telling stories about my dad 3 years after his passing. I have great memories of your mom from our teen years Heather, all of them good and very funny. My prayers are with you and all of your family. Love you.
July 2, 2012
To the O,connell family, so sorry for your loss. You are all in our hearts and thoughts. Brady, Darlee and Taylor
Rachelle Clapp
July 2, 2012
Roy, Diane, and family, I'm so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. I know how hard it is, I lost my Father in March. I know your Mother was so proud of you being an Sparks Law Officer. I know that Our Lord will watch over them until we're together again. Live,Laugh and Love as she would want you to do, memories can never be taken from us. God Bless you will be our Prayers Jim,Rachelle and Serenity Rayann Clapp
Carol Hendricks Bender
July 2, 2012
To my childhood neighborhood friends and school mates, Danny and Heather.
My sincere sympathies to you at this difficult time.
Candy Jackson
July 1, 2012
To the O'Connell family, Sorry to see of Moms passing. will always remember all the fun times. My thoughts are with you.
Cherie Zielinski
July 1, 2012
Terrie, so sorry for the loss of your mother. I was so thrilled when she came to bookclub that time and said she remembered me from all the time I spent at the library. She was a special lady. I am sure many happy memories will comfort you at this time. Love, Cherie and Steve
Jean Q. Monson
July 1, 2012
So sorry for your lose. I remember your sweet mother very well. She is now at peace. Love to your family.
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