learned early how to cook, clean and iron clothes, needed skills for a family with a working mom. Her work made it possible for all 3 of her children to graduate from Marquette University. Early in their marriage, several of Bill's brothers and sisters decided to purchase property on Lake Erie, outside Lemington, Ontario. Together the family constructed a cottage to accommodate all the families. It became a magical weekend and summer retreat, shaping the lives of adults and children forever. Eileen loved time at the cottage, being at the beach and watching the water. Her 5-cup salad was a favorite of the family dinners. She particularly enjoyed the fresh, broiled, fish dinners on Sunday before heading home. Eileen and Bill lived in Wyandotte until 2002 when age and health resulted in a move to Wisconsin to be closer to children and grandchildren. Bill passed later that year. Eileen stayed in Port Washington for 13 additional years. Her many interests including: nice restaurants, her special TV programs, catching-up on the royal family, the Sunday New York Times, purchasing her beloved lottery tickets and shopping. She showered everyone with love and the famous Grandma presents, with sales tags still attached. She would regale everyone with the hunting saga of each good find, becoming a family tradition. Predeceasing Eileen were her husband William, parents and 7 siblings. Her sisters were Mary (Fred) Manore, Betty (Don) Maveal, Peggy (Mark) Slagle, and Florence (Jack) Laziere. Her brothers were Cleon (died in infancy), Donald (Betty) and Bernard (Beverly) Smith. Eileen is survived by 3 children, 8 grandchildren, 13+ great grand children, and numerous nieces & nephews. Children include: William (Kathryn) Manor; Michele (Thomas) Pokorsky; Diane Manor (Christopher) Wolf. Grandchildren include: Jeremy Manor, Joshua (Michele) Manor, Joanna (Joseph) Gustafson; Jennifer (Jeffrey) Smith, James (Monica) Pokorsky, William (Wendy) Pokorsky; Katherine (James) Neumann and Julia Wolf. Great grandchildren include: Jacob, Sam, Will & Gracie Smith; Thomas Pokorsky; Ellie & Lyla Pokorsky; Remington, Hemingway, & Maverick Manor; Mason, Natalie, & Elsa Gustafson; Jarod & to-be-born, baby boy Neumann. Eileen lived a long life filled with family, friends, shopping, good food, laughter, and endless conversations. She taught us to love life and showed us how to be brave, kind and generous. Through her daily actions she defined dignity. She is, and will always be, greatly missed! Services will be held Saturday, November 14 at St. Vincent Pallotti Parish -St Joseph Catholic Church in Wyandotte, MI. Visitation is at 9 a.m. followed by mass at 10 a.m. Memorials can be made to St.Vincent Pallotti- St. Joseph's Church, 344 Elm St. in Wyandotte, Mi.