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Alana MacDonald posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Nancy, Lynne, Evelyn and Joan
My deepest condolences on the loss of your mom. Eileen was one of a kind..so much fun and so kind. To work a shift with Eileen was a bonus because it was always so entertaining. I will always remember her kindness. Thanks for the memories Eileen…RIP
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Reta M Manuel posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 27, 2021
The Maritime United Church Women extend deepest sympathy on the loss of your loved one, Eileen. MAY YOU KEEP THE MEMORY OF Eileen in your heart and treasure them each day. May you feel the love of God surrounding you to comfort, strengthen and encourage. May you feel the love and caring of your UCW family and know that they are there to support, strengthen and encourage you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. In Christian Love, Reta Manuel, Social Secretary
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Verna Bisson lit a candle
Monday, July 26, 2021
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Lisa and Billy MacNeil lit a candle
Sunday, July 25, 2021
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Our prayers and thoughts are with you all. May God keep you strong and united through this tough time.Please accept our deepest condolences for your loss. As you go through this difficult time, remember that you are so loved.
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Lois and Bertram Madden posted a condolence
Sunday, July 25, 2021
We are sorry to hear about your Mom’s passing. We remember Eileen as a down to earth, fun filled lady that told things like they were. We enjoyed her visits when she came to visit our mom, Jean, in Point Michaud. May all your memories give you comfort at this time.
Bertram and Lois Madden
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Wayne Connors posted a symbolic gesture
Sunday, July 25, 2021
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Joan & I offer our sympathy & condolences to Eileen’s family & friends. She was a talented & wonderful lady & a superb nurse. We will remember her.
Buzzy & Joan
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Helen & Brian Tobin posted a condolence
Saturday, July 24, 2021
Sorry for your loss.
Our hearts are with you at this time
Condolences ,prayers to the family
Helen & Brian Tobin
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Patricia McLeod posted a condolence
Saturday, July 24, 2021
So sorry to hear your mom passed.
Eileen was such a good sport during the days of 'Aging Gracefully' and made sure all went home with a smile on their face.
She is back at Ed's side.
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Janet LeFebvre posted a condolence
Saturday, July 24, 2021
Dear Nancy: Please accept my condolences to you, Don and your family on the passing of your Mom. She was such a lovely lady and I remember her as a kind generous person who always had a big smile. Mary (Morrison) and I were talking about her and we remembered the big feeds of spaghetti she used to send back with you when you returned to Lane Hall after a home visit. She always sent enough to share with your friends and we certainly enjoyed the home cooking. I know your wonderful memories will keep her alive in your heart.
Love
Janet (Merritt) LeFebvre
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Carolyn Mudge posted a condolence
Saturday, July 24, 2021
Sympathy to Eileen's girls and their families. It was always a pleasure at the Mac Aulay home when Peggy and Eileen came for a visit. The stories of times they shared with Mom brought lots of laughter to them. Now we must treasure all those good times .Dave and I now live in Calgary where both of our children and our grandchildren are so we are unable to see you in person.
Carolyn Mudge
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John O . Wilson posted a condolence
Saturday, July 24, 2021
My Condolences to Family and Friends . She was always nice to me . Prayers said .
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Brenda Sawler posted a condolence
Saturday, July 24, 2021
Joan & John
Our sincere condolences to you and your family on the loss of your mother.
Brenda & David Sawler
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Cyril and Patsy MacKinnon posted a condolence
Friday, July 23, 2021
Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your beloved mother. Eileen will be remembered by us as a wonderful nurse and mentor, and as a very special friend of our parents. Cyril and Patsy( MacAulay) MacKinnon, New Waterford
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Danelle posted a condolence
Friday, July 23, 2021
Our sincere condolences on your loss, thinking of you and sending prayers Florence Aloyse Mary Donna and Danelle
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R. Sweeney lit a candle
Friday, July 23, 2021
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My sincerest condolence to Eileen's family and friends. I was a student CNA that trained under Eileen in Pediatrics. She was a wonderful nurse and teacher. We often played jokes on one another, during our training days.
She was a wonderful person, and know you will all miss her. Reva Sweeney
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Karen Campbell posted a condolence
Friday, July 23, 2021
Our sincerest condolences go out to you and your families on the passing of your dear mother.
Zena Saule and family
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Marian C. Mac Donald posted a condolence
Friday, July 23, 2021
Dear Nancy, Lynne, Evelyn, Joan and families,
My heart aches for all of you, as I know how much you loved your Mom and how much she will be missed!
I know there will be tears but also lots of laughter, as you recall the many wonderful memories and moments that you have shared with her!
I spent a fair amount of time at your home, as a teenager! Eileen was always so caring, kind, loving, welcoming and genuinely interested in you!
I can still see your Mom coming home from work, in her crisp white uniform, looking as professional as when she left for work. She was the best Pediatric nurse, by far! Eileen loved those children as her own and certainly kept them entertained!
She had a sense of humour that was second to none! I remember her in the kitchen, trying to catch her breath, as she was laughing so hard telling me about Eddie losing his teeth swimming at Point Michaud. Poor Eddie was not too impressed!
Then there was the time that the girls took her to see the Chippendales and she had a blast! The dancers were drawn to her…little did they know that she was putting Canadian Tire money in their skimpy bottoms!
Her “tickle trunk” was well known to all. She took every opportunity to shop to replenish and stock up on items, including when she was on a visit to Kitchener!
If I didn’t see her at Lynne’s, I always tried to pop in for a visit, when home from Ontario, unless she was at the Casino with Peggy!!
Cherish the memories and knowing how much she loved all of you, her grandchildren and great grandchildren!
Your Mom enjoyed life and lived it to the fullest, despite the challenges she encountered over the past few years!
You were there for her when she needed you most!
Rest easy and in peace, beautiful lady!!
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Elizabeth MacLennan lit a candle
Friday, July 23, 2021
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Dear Joan, Lynn , Evelyn and Nancy & families,
So very sorry to read of your Mom’s passing. She and my mother Thelma Gregor Burns were first cousins, daughter of William and Elizabeth ( MacDonald ) Gregor .Always a lady of grace is what I think of when I think of Eileen. I know as these many tributes are offering also a great sense of fun and carry on which is a wonderful gift to have, I hope you my 2 nd cousins and your families will be comforted by all those wonderful times filled with your Mom and Dad in their health and celebrating life as they did so very well. Fly high dear soul ,hugs to all of you .
Beth & David Mac Lennon, Sydney River
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Tim Lynch posted a condolence
Friday, July 23, 2021
Joan, John and families. Sorry to read of your mother's passing. My condolences.
Tim Lynch
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Kendra Coombes lit a candle
Friday, July 23, 2021
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My deepest condolences to Eileen’s family on your loss, my thoughts are with you all at this difficult time.
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Fiona Butchart lit a candle
Friday, July 23, 2021
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Evelyn and family....
So very sorry to hear about your mom's passing. My deepest condolences to you all for your loss.
Fiona
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catherine madden lit a candle
Friday, July 23, 2021
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Sincere condolences to Eileen's Family.... Rest in peace Eileen... and thanks for the memories they were hilarious... you were a beautiful soul inside and out.. it showed at the bedside.. prayers to the family....Trickie & Steve Madden
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Audrey posted a condolence
Friday, July 23, 2021
Dear Nancy, Lynn, Evelyn and Joan
My sincerest condolences on the passing of your Mom. I remember her as being a great friend with my Mom Norma.
Audrey (Butts) Firth
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(Fr) Tommie MacNeil posted a condolence
Friday, July 23, 2021
I am very sorry to read of Eileen death. Yes, she was a nurse to everyone either through her own efforts or at times Ed telling a story of how Eileen "fixed" a health situation for someone else, but by doing so gave "information" to listeners - especially those gathered at Dave MacGibbon's store! Her faith commitment not only served the people of Calvin but to all of us who knew. It is a long time since I saw her, but those "images" and "memories" last a life time. My prayerful support to you.
(Fr) Tommie MacNeil
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Michelle Young posted a condolence
Friday, July 23, 2021
Sincere condolences to the entire family on your loss. I hope you are all able to find comfort in fond memories and one another.
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Karen A Ball posted a condolence
Friday, July 23, 2021
Nancy, Lynn, Evelyn, & Joan:
I was deeply saddened when Nancy called to let me know that Eileen had passed. The family has lost another treasure. Eileen brought joy and smiles to everyone around her and knew how to create a fun time for all ages. Her seemingly endless energy, abundant love for kids, and ability to bring people together stood out. I have so many fond memories!
Eileen was always up for anything, and I do mean anything, but I do not need to tell you that:) I will never forget the time when, I must have been around 10 years old or so, she let me dress her up in an ostrich costume that consisted of her bathing suit, swim cap, an inner tube, and a pile of ferns plucked from our yard at the Point. She proudly strutted the feathers to the delight of us kids, and then she added her own twist by grabbing some fresh eggs out of the fridge and firing them at some of the adults to get them in on the party!
When Ed and Eileen had the campers, they would spend some time at our cottage. I always looked forward to their being there "fulltime" because that meant something interesting would almost always be going on. Weenie roasts, sing-alongs, walks around the point, storytelling, hippity hops, beach time -- there was always something new.
Eileen was also responsible for piercing my ears! I really wanted to get them pierced because I was going into the 4th or 5th or 6h grade, and that was the in thing. She convinced me it would not hurt. I was at Nanny's so Eileen came over, put clothes pins on my ears for a few minutes, shot the plastic plugs in, and gave me my first pair of earrings. They were hoops, and I think I still have them! The funny thing was that after Winnie and Myrt saw that I did not cry, they asked Eileen to do theirs, too, only they gave me heck afterward, saying that I lied -- that it DID hurt! (I never told them that Eileen had prepped me ahead of time, instructing me not to say it hurt even if it did or Winnie and Myrt would chicken out.)
Luckily, Eileen seemed to stay forever young. Even when the next generation of kids started to arrive and grow, Eileen was always there making sure the kids had fun and wonderful memories. I remember her tumbling on the floor with Duncan and Cheryl, swinging on the tree and ceiling swings with Michael, and pulling a rubber dinghy full of grandkids through the waves at the Point. Through example, Eileen taught all of us lessons about how to live life.
May you find comfort and peace in memories of the good times. Fortunately, there are lots of them.
-- Karen
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Aleah MacNeil posted a condolence
Thursday, July 22, 2021
I worked with Eileen and have a special memory of a Christmas Eve in Pediatrics.We had 3 children from the same family who were spending Christmas Eve and therefore Christmas morning in the hospital.No one had left anything for the children’s Christmas morning and Eileen was on the job of surrogate Santa.She called whatever daughter(s) had appropriate toys and redirected some toys to these unfortunate children.That is the true meaning of Christmas.Seeing her in the choir at Calvin brought back this lovely memory.
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Lorraine Detienne Macdonald posted a condolence
Thursday, July 22, 2021
Nancy, Lynn, Evelyn, and Joan, sending sincere condolences to you and your families on the passing of your mother. I remember when Nancy and I would go to her house after school and Eileen was up to her antics as you called it. She would hide behind a chair and scare us as we came In unexpectedly of course. Very fond memories. Thinking of you all at this time.
Lorraine (Detienne) Macdonald.
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Agnes martell posted a condolence
Thursday, July 22, 2021
Our sincere condolences to “Eileen’s girls” and your families. She touched the hearts of so many with her laughter, kindness snd friendship. She is now with her dear Eddie. So fortunate to have known this wonderful lady. Hugs snd love to you all Phonse snd Agnes ❤️
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Kathy and Mike Hinchey posted a condolence
Thursday, July 22, 2021
To Joan and your entire family we send our deepest sympathy! I remember your Mom as being so pleasant.
Kathy and Mike Hinchey
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Catherine Obrien posted a condolence
Thursday, July 22, 2021
Dear Nancy, Lynne, Evelyn and Joan. Your Mother was such a presence in this life that she will forever live on in the hearts of all who had the pleasure to know her. We thought the world of her and always welcomed a chance to stop by and visit with her and Ed. Where the two of them were, there was always laughter….what a wonderful way to live. Rest In Peace sweet Eileen, Ed is waiting for you. Love John and Cathy Obrien
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Simon & Roberta White posted a symbolic gesture
Thursday, July 22, 2021
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To all of Eileen’s family and friends Simon and I send our deepest condolences.Eileen was one of a kind ,such a beautiful lady,a very funny lady and always so good to all her patients.Whenever I had to go into her ward it was always a pleasure,you knew she would have you laughing in no time.
You as family will miss her but you have so many good memories of her.RIP Eileen.
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Brenda Detienne, Dartmouth posted a condolence
Thursday, July 22, 2021
Evelyn, Nancy, Lynne and Joan:
My sincere condolences go out to you and your families on the death of your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
I laughed to myself when the "tickle trunk" was mentioned. I remember, a long time ago, I was home one Halloween weekend, sitting in the TV room with my mother watching TV. All of a sudden we heard someone come in the back door. Ma asked me who it was and of course you couldn't see the kitchen from the TV room. Our "visitors" walked though the kitchen, through the living room and then to the TV room. They sat down next to Ma and for the life of us, we didn't have a clue who these two people were. After asking a few questions, I think your mother thought Ma was getting nervous so they pulled off their masks. Who was it but your mother and Peggy. We all had a good laugh and Ma invited them to stay for tea.
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Linda(Forsyth)Gazzola posted a condolence
Thursday, July 22, 2021
What a wonderful ,beautiful person Eileen was.If every person in the world could have had her personality,what a loving world this would be .Iknew Eileen in my younger days and later began my working career in nwch and spent many days laughing along side of her.She was so gentle and kind to her patients and i admired her for it.To all her family how blessed you were to have her.I know you have lots of memories of her to help you through the days ahead. Love and prayers to all of you.
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Sr.Catherine Ann MacGillivray posted a symbolic gesture
Thursday, July 22, 2021
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To the Family of Eileen Durdle,
It is with sadness and yet a grateful heart that I read about your Mother's death. Sadness for you in the loss of your Mother and for those of us who have lost a valued lady. Grateful to have experienced this wonderful woman. The obituary describes her well for it is true she always found the good in the children she cared for. In fact that is how I experienced her with others....a very positive influence one that I would want to follow.
I chuckled about the "tickle trunk" I was one of the ones that got involved in one of her events....and for sure when we finished dressing up I did not recognize myself. We went through the hospital and she introduced me as her replacement....well if I only had a picture to capture the moment.....and a recording of all the laughter that took place that night, it was her last shift before she retired.
Seriously I will always remember the respect and care she showed me, and the way in which she supported me and my ministry in Pastoral Care. Working at The New Waterford Consolidated Hospital was a highlight,meeting and getting to know your Mother was a blessing.
My prayers are with you as you grieve her loss and celebrate her life.
Sr.Catherine Ann MacGillivray
Antigonish, N.S.
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Jean Stevens lit a candle
Thursday, July 22, 2021
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so sorry to hear about your mom Lynne Joan Nancy and Evelyn My prayers go out to you all you mom was a great lady she never be forgotten
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