D. Eileen Flood
1936-2018
After a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease,
it is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of D. Eileen
(McEachern) Flood on September 29, 2018 at Rocmaura Nursing Home,
Saint John. Eileen was born on February 14, 1936, the
youngest of five who quickly became her older siblings special
“Valentine”. She was the daughter of the late
Henry and Ethel (McEachern) McEachern.
Eileen spent her childhood years in Quispamsis and always
shared fond memories of the McEachern homestead. She loved
swimming at Meenans Cove, skating on Ritchie Lake and learning to
drive on the Model Farm Road.
Eileen was a proud graduate of Netherwood Girls School,
Rothesay in 1954. She followed in her father’s and
brother’s footsteps by working at the Telegraph Journal and
Evening Times Globe on Crown Street for 12 years. It was
there that she developed a love of current events and always started
her day reading the paper until she could no longer do
so.
Eileen met Richard “Dick” Flood at a dance in 1960
at the Lily Lake Pavilion. They were married at the
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception on October 9, 1965 and moved to
Fundy Heights on the West Side. Mom became a true West Sider
and resided on Elmore Crescent until her illness.
Her grandchildren Loren and Hilary were the loves of her
life! She affectionately became known as “Nanny
Noodles” amongst family and neighbours.
Those who knew Eileen quickly realized and if they
didn’t she told them, her political views. She and
Dick worked tirelessly for many municipal, provincial and federal
campaigns over the years. After her husband’s
passing, she worked casually at both Gerald Merrithew and Elsie
Wayne’s Constituency offices. She was also a
member of the Saint John Parking Commission for a period of
time.
Eileen’s fashion sense was important to
her. She was known for her beautifully coiffed grey
hair. Even in her final years at Rocmaura, the staff always
commented on her clothing and fuchsia lipstick!
Eileen is survived by her daughter, Jennifer Flood-Waugh;
son-in-law, Stephen Waugh; beautiful granddaughters, Loren and Hilary;
sister, Helen Leonard (Jerry) of Kitchener, Ontario; several cousins,
nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, she was also
predeceased by her husband, Richard “Dick” Flood in 1987;
brothers, Edgar (Florence) and Robert (Gloria); as well as sister,
Elizabeth.
The family would like to thank the entire staff of Rocmaura
for the wonderful care that was always provided to Eileen over the
past four years. The support and friendship shown towards
her and her family will never be forgotten.
Resting at Brenan’s Funeral
Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John, with visiting on
Thursday, October 4, 2018 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. A
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from Our Lady of the
Assumption Church, 360 Dufferin Row, Saint John on Friday, October 5,
2018 at 12:00 Noon. Interment to take place in Holy Cross
Cemetery.
For those who wish, remembrances in Eileen’s name
may be made to the Rocmaura Foundation or a charity of the
donor’s choice.
www.BrenansFH.com

Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of D Eileen Flood 19362018..

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Death notice for the town of: Saint John, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick

death notice D Eileen Flood 19362018

mortuary notice D Eileen Flood 19362018