Contributions to the tribute of Eileen Mary Mulligan

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Monique posted a condolence

Saturday, January 4, 2025

It was a pleasure taking care of Eileen for the past 3 years. She will be deeply missed, make sure you continue to drink your cafe au lait in Heaven!

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Patty Mac lit a candle

Saturday, January 4, 2025

Dearest Mulligan Family, I'm sorry for the loss of your beautiful sister. Godspeed, Eileen. Patty Mac

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Nancy Hodgkins posted a condolence

Friday, January 3, 2025

Gosh to have someone like Eileen to believe in you was the gift I received. First my boss, later my friend. Sharing her laughter and tears, her love for those who worked hard for her as she ran Noble with a vision and excellence only she has managed. She was so excited for my wedding and invited herself which I was thrilled for I was too scare to invite her, to her not so fondness of children yet embracing Mairead with such warmth and excitement for me. Whenever Mairead and I visited, Mairead never forgot, as a toddler to wear her pearls for Eileen. She insisted my mother in law come and enjoy Noble when she learned I had taken her in. And that the best decision for my mother in law for was loved by everyone at Noble. I can only say I smile when I think of Eileen and May she be the angels and her Mom and Dad who she cherished❤️ Love Nancy Cunningham Hodgkins

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Joan Greenwood posted a condolence

Thursday, January 2, 2025

Dear Ed & Chris, My sincere condolences to you both and your siblings on the passing of your sister, Eileen. She lived her life to the fullest and had a positive impact on many people. May her memory & love be eternal. In sympathy, Joan Greenwood

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Valerie Lattrell posted a condolence

Thursday, January 2, 2025

In 2005 I was blessed with being offered a nursing position at Noble horizons. Because I did not report directly to Eileen, I found myself very intimidated by her when I would pass her in the hallway, but at the same time I always worked and strived to meet the high expectations that she had set for all of the staff in the facility, knowing that the expectation was only to provide the best environment for the residents under our care. Within a few years, I met with Eileen to apply for the Director of nursing role as the previous Director of nursing was retiring. I remember walking into her office, scared and unsure of myself. The first question she asked me was if I had a résumé prepared for her, in which I promptly answered “no “. At that point, I thought there was no return and I would be no longer considered for the role. But instead she smiled in her most gracious and beautiful way and said to me, “I’m so excited that you’ve applied for this position, Valerie.” Because I was not prepared with a résumé, the interview lasted all of five minutes, and I left her office embarrassed, but at the same time excited because she told me she was excited, and that made us both happy! I was indeed hired and had the absolute pleasure of working with Eileen until 2018. These were some of the fondest years of my life and I’ve learned so much from her. I continue to use her career, fashion, decorative and life lessons in my life every day and although I have not had the pleasure of seeing her for several years, I don’t think there’s a day that goes by that I haven’t thought of her or carried her in my heart. The world needs more like her. Bless her.

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JoAnn Luning posted a condolence

Thursday, January 2, 2025

In the fall of 1981 I had worked at Noble Horizons about 2 months when Margaret, a good friend and Director of Nursing decided to leave. Eileen took me for a walk along the back cottage road, (wasn't called Wood's End yet) and asked me to take the DON position I felt comfortable in my clinical abilities, but told her I didn't think I had the ability to notice "spots on the carpet, a tilted lampshade or dust on a sill". All of which were very important to Eileen in maintaining the perfect environment for the elderly folks she cared so much for. She assured me I'd quickly learn to spot such housekeeping issues and encouraged me to consider the position. She taught me the importance of maintaining the perfect environment as well as the art of NEVER mixing silver and gold jewelry and many, many other things. Over the 36 years of working together we became good friends. Her desire to create the perfect, respectful environment for the elderly never wavered. She taught many staff of this importance. She set very high standards which were appreciate by all. Those who didn't 'get it", didn't last long. I am forever thankful for all those years, have missed Eileen for the past few, and will forever remember and miss her.

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Dave Moore posted a condolence

Wednesday, January 1, 2025

Ed, I am sorry to hear about your sister

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Denise Bergenty posted a condolence

Tuesday, December 31, 2024

I lived and worked with Eileen back when Noble first opened. I have such fond memories of those days. The years passed and I went on with my life and Eileen remained steadfast at the helm of Noble. Fast forward to 8 years ago, and Eileen gets me to come back to Noble to work part time and the years fall away and I greet my friend again. I am forever thankful I was there for not only her final years, but her ultimate move from Noble. I was the first one there that day and am thankful I was and am hopeful she was as thankful as well. Rest in peace my friend. I am sorry I am unable to attend her services and will be sorry to miss the opportunity to get reacquainted with her siblings that I had met all those years ago. May you all know that she is remembered with LOTS of fond thoughts.

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Cathy Trichka Posted Jan 1, 2025 at 1:36 PM

Denise, thank you so much. It means so much to our family to read your kind words about Eileen. She was so lucky to have friends like you in her life. Thank you again, Cathy Trichka - Eileen's youngest sister

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Eileen Mary Mulligan

1947 - 2024

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