On Thursday, November 14th 2013, Irene Ann Sullivan Eagan passed in her home surrounded by her family after a brief illness and a courageous battle. She lived at 11 Woodhouse Ave, Northford for 40 years and most recently at 16 Wildlife Court, Cheshire and Wells, Maine. She was born on Sept. 13th 1943 in New Haven where she was raised and graduated from Hillhouse High School. She was predeceased by her parents Richard and Elsie Mattson Sullivan. She leaves behind her devoted husband, Thomas Patrick Eagan of almost 48 years. She leaves her three children; April (Gary) Reach of Cheshire, Denise Eagan of NYC and Tommy (Angela) Eagan of Chicago, Ill. She also leaves her two beautiful grandchildren, Brenna Marie and Owen Thomas Reach of Cheshire. She called them her “happiness”. She was also predeceased by her brother Richard Sullivan. She leaves a sister Linda (Neil) Olson of Bethel, Maine, a brother Gary (Diane) Sullivan of North Branford and a sister-in-law, Eleanor Sullivan of Salem, CT. She had numerous nieces and nephews. She was a devoted homemaker, mother, wife, and florist. She loved spending time at the lake, summers in Maine, winters in Florida, her dog Bear, time in the garden, but more than anything, her family.
Her funeral procession will leave the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue, Tuesday morning at 9:30 am. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in St. Monica Church in Northford at 10:00. Interment will follow in Northford Cemetery. The visiting hours will be Monday from 5 to 8 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Way, Memphis, TN 38105.
I am so sorry for all of you. I will miss her vey much. She was always such a great friend I felt like we were sisters. Hope you all are doing well. Will see you soon. Love you.
Our deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences to Tom and the Eagan family on Irene's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Janet (Rapuano) and Jerry Hammond and family
I miss her dearly! My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I love you guys so much. My heart is heavy God took her so young.
I am so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sorry for your loss.
A happier and most thoughtful person has never lived on this earth. Irene was truly a wonderful and lovable individual. She will be truly missed. Tom, please extend our deepest sympathies to your entire family during these most heart wrenching times. We will pray for her that her second life will be as joyful as her first. The Good Lord's hands extend far and wide, capturing all those who wish to be held and also those who do not. God, please rest her soul.
Denise,
I'm sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Xoxoxo
Tom and Family:
We are very saddened to hear of your loss. Our thoughts amd prayers are with you and your family.
To all of the Eagan and Olson families, I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers and love to all of you at this difficult time. Her smile will be missed- I hope that there will be strength found in each other and all the prayers coming your way.
love Wendy (long time friend of the Olson's)
Eleanor: I am so saddened by Irene's passing…She, Tommy and all our Sullivan friends were from the Hill…What a lovely person….Your family has certainly has had a tough year or so…we just got to Florida and found out this horrific news…Will be back in two weeks…let us get together. finally…..love Tommy & Kathi Kroll..xxoo
So saddened at your deep loss, we just found out and all of us send our heartfelt condolences! May you find yourself in Gods keeping in this moment!
Tommy:I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Your mom was always nice to me.