EILEEN (DOROTHY RUTH) KILLEEN

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EILEEN (DOROTHY RUTH) KILLEEN Eileen Killeen, beloved wife of Donald, passed away peacefully at Meadowood Manor on December 14, 2007 at the age of 77 years. Eileen is lovingly remembered by Donald, her husband of 57 years. As well, she is survived by her three children, Karen and her husband Barry Wood of Toronto, Jeffery, and Warren and his wife Corrine of Calgary; and her four grandchildren, Julianne, Stephanie, Cole and Joelle. Eileen was born on October 7, 1930 in Humboldt, Saskatchewan. She grew up in Winnipeg completing her education at Kelvin High School. Upon completion of high school, Eileen worked at Hudson Bay House. She also served as president of the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority. She married Donald on February 1, 1951. Eileen's family was the centre of her life. She generously gave her time in support and encouragement of her family's many activities. She took great pleasure in spending time with Donald and her children at the family cottage at Falcon Lake. The arrival of her grandchildren added a new delightful dimension to the family's summer traditions. The grandchildren were a special love of her life. Eileen and Donald shared wonderful holidays together in North America, and abroad including some very memorable fishing trips to northern Canada. At home, Eileen found time to assist both the Manitoba Cancer Society and the Canadian Diabetes Association. She also served a number of years on the executive of the Rotarian Ladies Inner Wheel Club . During her later years, Eileen continued to express her love and affection for her family, even though her own health was faltering. The family would like to thank the wonderful staff of Meadowood Manor for their kindness and care of Eileen during the last challenging and difficult years of her life. A private family service will be held on Saturday, January 19, 2008 and will be followed by a public memorial reception from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 4000 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Meadowood Manor, 577 St. Anne's Road, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R2M 5B2 or the Alzheimer Society of Canada, 20 Eglinton Avenue West, Suite 1200, Toronto, Ontario M4R 1K8. Arrangements entrusted to: CHAPEL LAWN FUNERAL HOME 885-9715

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 12, 2008