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Eileen Gaffney Obituary

Gaffney, Eileen T. (nee Arnold), age 87, beloved wife of the late William J., ret. C.P.D., loving mother of William H., ret. C.P.D. (Alicia), Maryann (John) DeLozier and the late Michael F., proud grandmother of Michael and Eric Gaffney, Eileen and Michaelene DeLozier, Christine (Steven) Gray, great-grandmother of Teagan and Jaydon, also survived by sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, many nieces and nephews. Funeral Tuesday, 9 a.m., from Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, 5800 W. 63rd St., to St. Symphorosa Church, Mass 9:30 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Visitation Monday, 2 to 9 p.m. Info 773-284-7201.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 9, 2007.

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Michaelene DeLozier

October 8, 2007

Well it has been a month since you have been gone and still a day doesn't go by that I don't think of you Eily and miss you but I know you are watching down over us all with Grandpa and Uncle Mike. I miss and love you all and will see you all again at those pearly gates. Love You

Judy Gabrys/Chessare

September 14, 2007

Maryanne, I have fond memories of your mom and your family. I remember the first time I met her. For some reason we got out of school early that day and we walked to your house. She was making BLT's and she was watching All My Children, that was the first time I had seen that soap, and she was telling me all about Erica Cann. You couldn't help but fall in love with her. I'm so very sorry for your loss, I recently lost my husband, I feel your pain.

Bob Laude

September 14, 2007

Bill,
I always thought your mom was a great person and mother. I'm sure she will be missed by many.

Pat Gira

September 10, 2007

Eilee was such a wonderful woman. She always brought a smile to your face with her quick wit and facial expressions. She will be missed.

Jim Moran

September 10, 2007

We all have been blessed to have had a lady like Eily in our lives. Her smile and her laughter were infectious. Don't be sad that she is gone but rather think about how happy she is to be back with "The Bear" and Mike. She will be missed but we will be together again soon talking, laughing and drinking tea!

Michelle Laughlin

September 10, 2007

Dear Gaffney Family,

Aunt Eily was a wonderful person who we all adored. We always think of her funny personality and quick wit. She was always ready to dance to the hokey-pokey and put a smile on everyone's face. She was so thoughtful and generous too. I remember on our birthdays Aunt Eily would always send money for all of us to go get ice cream so even if it wasn't your birthday you still had a treat from Aunt Eily. My deepest sympathy to you and your family. I know my grandma is with her holding her hand.

Eric Gaffney

September 10, 2007

I know how lucky I am to have had you as my grandama. Everytime I saw you I always left knowing that you loved me. I miss you and I love you Eily.

Deana Kordelewski

September 10, 2007

Mar, Billy and Families -

My heart goes out to all of you for the loss of Eily. Please know how much she was loved by everyone that knew her. You are all so lucky to have had such a loving, sweet and funny lady in your lives. I will miss her very much.

You're all in my prayers.

Love,
Deana

Bob Seifert

September 9, 2007

Dear Bill and entire Gaffney family,

What a great mom and dad you had. When my thoughts revert to the old neighborhood, the Gaffney's are fondly remembered. My prayers are with you.

September 9, 2007

Dear Billy & Maryann and families,
Eily will be missed, but the golden
girls are together again with many
others. My thoughts and prayers are
with you. It is a difficult time.
Marge Grace

Michaelene DeLozier

September 9, 2007

Eily was the best grandmother anyone could ask for. My heart is breaking but I know that she is not suffering anymore and she is in a better place. Not a day will go by that I won't think of "my Eily." I have so many good memories that I will carry with me forever. I love you Eily and I will see you again soon.

Love You,
Mikey

Christy Gray

September 9, 2007

We all have been so blessed to have had you in our lives so long. You have taught your family that love and family are the most important thing in life. My heart hurts today, because you are gone but I am forever greateful for everday we spent together, every laugh and every story you told. I will carry you in my heart in everything that I do. I love you always and forever. Thank you for being our "Eily"

GiGi & Teagan

September 9, 2007

GiGi and Jaydon

September 9, 2007

Disney World With Her Family

September 9, 2007

Eily & Marie

September 9, 2007

Eily, Peg and Maureen

September 9, 2007

Eileen Guerin

September 9, 2007

With our deepest sympathy
The Guerin family and Tom Heylin

Jane Robinson

September 9, 2007

Dear Maryann & Billy, A light has gone out. She was a wonderful, cute, funny aunt. We will all miss her great sense of humor. You and your families are in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Janie

We Love Our GIGI!

Teagan & Jaydon Gray

September 9, 2007

GiGi - We Love you bunches!!

Christy Gray

September 9, 2007

We are so lucky to have had you as Our Eily. You have given us the most wonderful gift any Grandmother could give, you have taught us how important family and love is and how to laugh,love and enjoy life. My heart hurts to have lost you but I will always carry you with me in all that I do. I love you always and forever!! Christy

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