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Eileen Hebert Obituary

Hebert, Eileen M. COHOES Eileen M. Hebert, 64, passed from this life on Thursday, November 4, 2021. Born in Cohoes, she was the daughter of the late Francis and Mary (Desautels) Hebert. She was a graduate of Keveny Memorial Academy in Cohoes and held three separate associate degrees from SUNY Delhi, Columbia Greene Community College and Hudson Valley Community College; and a bachelor's degree from SUNY Empire State College. Eileen was multi-talented and professionally licensed in the fields of Ophthalmic Dispensing, Veterinary Technology, and Massage Therapy. Most recently, she worked as a Massage Therapist at the Sports and Spinal Wellness Center in Albany. In addition to the practice of massage, Eileen loved to cook, garden, decorate, take nature walks, and spend time with her family and friends. She loved animals of all types and had a special fondness for cats. Eileen is survived by her life partner and soulmate, Kevin Donohue; by her brothers, Francis (Marie) Hebert, Daniel Hebert, Brian (Dianne) Hebert and James Hebert. She is also survived by several cousins, nieces and nephews; and her special companions Bugsy and Maizie. She was predeceased by her brother, Raymond Hebert. A celebration of Eileen's life will be held Thursday, November 11, at 5 p.m. in the Fitzgerald Funeral Home, 105 Vliet Blvd., Cohoes. Relatives and friends are invited to visit from 3-5 p.m. prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Eileen's memory to the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society, 3 Oakland Ave., Menands, NY 12204 www.mohawkhumane.org/donate or to any animal shelter or organization of your choice. To express your sympathy or share treasured memory, visit Fitzgeraldfuneralhomeltd.com

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Published by Albany Times Union from Nov. 7 to Nov. 9, 2021.

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Krystle Johnson

November 10, 2021

Oh sweet Eileen, you had the kindest soul. You were certainly the backbone to the family. I´m very saddened by this news. I know your parents are so happy to have you home with them but so many are already missing you here. I hope your resting peacefully

Mike McNulty

November 9, 2021

To all of Eileen´s Family; I am very sorry for your loss.

Lisa Clark

November 9, 2021

I am so sorry to hear this. I was a client of Eileen's for years until I had to transfer to a more specialized therapist. I always enjoyed talking to her and we shared a love of animals. Condolences to her friends and family.

Mary Ann Cary

November 7, 2021

I lost my best friend November 4th. The pain is over my friend. Enjoy being reunited with your family!
You will be dearly missed.

Denise (Hebert) Mahoney

November 7, 2021

So very sorry for you loss....she will be missed very much....

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