Obituary of Eileen Breen
Passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family, on Thursday, July 16, 2020, after a short battle with cancer, at age 81. Eileen (nee Donohue), beloved wife of Gerald Breen for 60 years (October 29). Loving mother of Debbie Horton (Dave), Kevin Breen (Sandra), Michael (deceased) and Karen (deceased). Cherished nanny of April, Britni (Jared), Zachary and Melissa. Loved great nanny of Cora (deceased). Dear sister of Doreen (Gord), Eugene (Fran), Wallace (Cindy) and Carol Donohue (deceased) and stepsister of Leonard Palmer (Elaine). Missed by her sisters-in-law Betty Dillon (Keith) (deceased), Rita Giddy (Glen) (deceased) and by her brother-in-law Joe Breen (June) (Sandra) (deceased). She will be remembered by her nieces `and nephews and close friends Teresa Martens and Sophie Cochrane. Predeceased by her mother Elsie (nee Hart) and father Mike Donohue.
The family of Eileen Breen would like to thank Dr. Pawley, Dr. Kim Ferguson and the palliative team and staff at the Lakeridge Health Centre in Port Perry and Dr. Niglas at the Lakeridge Health Centre in Oshawa.
The family of Eileen Breen will receive friends at the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905-985-2171) on Friday, July 17th from 7 - 9 p.m. In accordance with the directives provided by the Bereavement Authority of Ontario please contact the funeral home to schedule your visitation appointment. Wearing of masks or face coverings, by everyone is mandatory.
A private family service will be held on Saturday, July 18, 2020. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Port Perry Hospital Foundation or the Hospital for Sick Children Foundation in Toronto. Memories, photos and condolences may be shared at www.waggfuneralhome.com