Eileen passed away peacefully at home on May 20, 2020. Predeceased by her parents, Leo and Vera O’Brien, brother, Michael O’Brien. Dearly loved by her daughter, Susan, dear sister of Patrick O’Brien (Mary), Norah O’Brien Guertin, loving Aunt to Linda, Tammy, Patrick, Michael and Kevin and many great nieces and nephews.
Eileen was born and raised in Toronto. Working as an Administrative Assistant at Actors’ Equity and then for the Provincial Deputy Minister of Health, Eileen used her creative literary skills, and contributed to the development and implementation of several service programs.
Eileen was much loved by her family, friends and colleagues. She was kind and generous and loved the arts. She had a lovely singing voice, a wonderful gift for writing, and a talent and flair for sketching, painting and crafts.
Many thanks to the caring and dedicated Staff at Providence Healthcare Rehabilitation where Eileen received excellent rehab care, and to the wonderful staff in the Adult Day Program at Providence Healthcare where Eileen attended last year and was so affectionately embraced and engaged.
During the past couple of years, Eileen met her challenges and struggles with much courage and grace.
She will be dearly missed and the beauty of her gifts will live on in all the lives she touched.
Heartfelt thanks to Norah, the family, and cherished friends of Susan; your acts of kindness, support and prayers for Eileen will always be remembered with much love and gratitude.
Due to present circumstance, a private family service will be held June 1, 2020 and Eileen will be interred at Christ The King Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, if so desired, donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation
( https://www.heartandstroke.ca/get-involved/donate - 1-888-473-4636 ) and Providence Healthcare Foundation ( https://www.providence.on.ca/foundation/ways-give - (416) 285-3666 ).
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