Passed away peacefully in her 89th year at L.H.S.C – Victoria Hospital, London on Wednesday, February 15, 2017 of Lucan. Predeceased by her loving husband Tom Rushton (April, 2016) following 66 years of marriage. Dear mother of Faye and Mike Geoghegan of London, and Bob and Nancy Rushton of Lucan. Cherished grandmother of Jenny and Dave, Jim and Nirupa; Kelsey, Matt and Ashlynn, and Hayley and Andy. Dear great-grandmother of Neesha and Cole. Eileen is survived by her sister Doris Thompson of Port Elgin. Fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews, and her beloved dog Charlie. Predeceased by her parents Charles and Louise Weppler, brothers Carl and Earl Weppler, and a sister Vera Haldane. Eileen continued her nursing career throughout her lifetime at Chesley Memorial Hospital, Victoria Hospital-London, and eventually retiring from University Hospital-London in 1991. A special thank you to Dr. Jessica Howard, the staff of Chartwell Riverside Retirement Residence, and the 6th floor palliative care service at L.H.S.C. for their care and compassion.
Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Friday, February 17, 2017 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. As per Eileen’s wishes a private family service will be held with Rev. Gordon Duncan officiating. Interment St. James Cemetery, Clandeboye.
Donations to London Health Sciences Foundation – Regional Cancer Program (Leukemia Research), or St. Joseph’s Health Care Foundation – Parkwood Institute (Dementia Care Fund).
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Dana & Jack Garrett
Bob, Nancy & family,
We just learned of your Mother’s passing, and would like to express our deepest sympathy to you and all your family. Eileen had a smile that lit up the room every time you saw her and will be truly missed.
Dr. Jessica Howard
Eileen was a pleasure to look after, as was Tom. I feel very blessed to have been able to get to know your families over these last few years. All the very best.
Doug and Susan Hodgins
Bob and Nancy and family. We just heard the sad news about your Mothers passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Bev Dayman
Faye and Mike, Bob and Nancy and families
Please accept my sincerest condolences on the loss of Eileen.
I had the pleasure of getting to know Eileen when she lived in Lucan at Oasis.
I enjoyed our conversations and laughs.
Both Tom and Eileen were always so lovely and we would chat about the family, bridge and of course Charlie.
I am thinking of you all at this difficult time.
Bev Dayman
Lonnie Wood (Sockett)
Bob, Nancy and family
May fond memories of your Mom bring you comfort during this difficult time.
Jim and Helen Hearn
Faye, Mike, Bob, Nancy and families,
We were so sorry to learn of your Mom’s passing. Please know that we are thinking of you at this difficult time. Lucan has lost another good one.
Sincerely,
Jim and Helen
Norm & Donna Middaugh
Mike & Faye
We just heard about your Mom’s passing.
We are so sorry.
May your memories help you through this difficult time
Kathryn McDermott
To Faye & Mike, Bob & Nancy & families,
My sincere condolences to all the family in your loss of a mother/grandmother. Eileen was a wonderful person and . she will be missed. I worked with Eileen for many years at UH . You have had a difficult year, losing both Tom and Eileen within a year. Thinking of you with love. Hugs.
Kathryn McDermott
Alanna Hosking
Bob and Nancy, Faye and Mike and Families.
Sorry to hear about the passing of your Mother.
May your memories of your Mother live forever within your heart.
Our sincerest condolences.
Steve and Alanna
Alma Robb
Faye
Sincere condolences to all your family on the passing of your mother & grandmother. Eileen was a special person, & will be missed.
Barb Coughlin
Faye, Bob and families
I was sorry to hear of Eileen’s passing. I know my mother really enjoyed her many bridge games with Eileen….and I had a few of those too. My sincere condolences
Barb Coughlin
Lisa McCracken
Faye, Mike and Family, Please accept our condolences on the passing of your mother. We enjoyed hearing stories about her when you were over for dinner. Sounds like she was quite a spark plug who enjoyed a rich life amidst her growing, loving family. Allan and I are thinking of you.
Doug & Linda Scott
Bob, Nancy & extended family.
So sorry to hear about your mum’s passing. Our deepest sympathy
at this very sad time.
Doug & Linda Scott
Bruce and Mary Paterson
Faye & Mike
Sorry to hear about your Mom’s passing. Mary and I are thinking about you. Always remember the good times, we know there are plenty of great memories.
Bruce & Mary
Don & Elvy Urbshott
To the Rushton family
Although your heart is heavy
with the sorrow that you bear,
may you be comforted to know
how deeply others care.
Gerry & Shirley Fitzgerald
We are so sorry. Please know that we are thinking of you and your family at this difficult time.
Fred & Sharon Mardlin
Faye, Bob and families –
We send our deepest sympathy to each of you. Treasure your many memories to sustain you through this difficult time.
Bruce and Cathy Cornish
Dear Bob, Nancy, Kelsey, Matt, ,Ash, Haley, Faye, Mike and Family
We are so very sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom/ Grandma. Eileen certainly was a lovely lady. She will
be missed by a great many. Please except our condolences and we are very sad that we couldn’t be there on Friday.
Bruce and I are thinking of you all in this very difficult time.
Russ and Beth Radcliffe
We were sorry to hear of Eileen’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Penny McComb
Dear Bob and Nancy, My thoughts are prayers are with you. Take care. Penny and Darrell McComb
Jack and Marion Grant
Our heartfelt sympathy Faye Bob and their Families at this difficult time. Elieen will certainly be missed
Steve & Kim Bowman
Our deepest condolences on the loss of your Mother, grandmother and great grandmother.
God Bless.
Jim & Donna Dixon
Bob, Nancy and Family
Our deepest sympathies on your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jim and Donna Dixon
Dale Cook
Bob & Nancy , Faye & Mike
So very sorry to hear of the loss of your mom.
My sincerest condolence to all of your family.
Dale Cook
Dan Ruth Dobinson
To the Ruston family
Our deepest condolences at this time of loss.
Dan and Ruth Dobinson
Catherine Olejnik
Rushton Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you in this difficult time
rushton
Eileen and tom I first met when I moved to London. and we started to work at University Hospital. I have known all of the Rushton Family for many years. . i talked to Eileen just a few days ago. I offer my Condolences. to all the family.
Thinking of all of you at this time.
Audrey Wilson
Dorothy &Don Lankin Jean (Lankin) Varey
Fay, Bob and Family Sorry to hear of your mothers passing. She was a remarkable person and very close friend of our family .
fred and brenda smith
Sorry here of your loss thinking of you at this time keep the good times close to your heart
Robin (Underhill) Barnes
Dear Faye
I was so sorry to read about your mom. She was a wonderful lady and she was as beautiful on the inside as she was on the outside.
Deepest sympathies
Robin
Bob and Marie Sockett
Faye Mike Bob and Nancy
So sorry to hear of your mothers passing
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Chuck & Tanya Erb
To: Bob, Nancy, Hayley and Family,
Sincere condolences on the loss of your Mother & Grandmother.
Our Thoughts & Prayers.
Chuck & Tanya Erb
Lesia Durham
Dear Faye and Family,
Deepest condolences on the loss of your Mother. Keep your memories close to your heart, they will sustain you. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.
With Love, Lesia and Bob Durham
Ray & Sue Heffernan
To all the Rushton Family,
Very Sorry to hear of Eileen’s passing , Our Thoughts & Prayers are with you at this very difficult time.
Ray & Sue Heffernan
Anne & David McFarland
Dear Faye, Mike, Bob, Nancy & Family,
David and I extend our deepest sympathy to you and your family on the loss of a dear Mother. May Eileen now rest in peace and God Bless you and yours in this time of profound sadness.
Anne & David
Chris Bordin
Dear Faye, Mike, Jenny, Jim and family ,
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother, Eileen, and grandmother. Such a big change in your lives in one year… I have the fondest memories of the times spent in your mother’s company, in London and Florida.
Thinking of you all, Chris and Dennis Bordin
Dave and Carol Fisher
Fond memories of time spent in Chesley during my youth where I had the privilege to get to know Tom and Eileen as well as the rest of the group who worked together farming. They had a very positive input into my life and I will always be indebted to them. Eileen and my sister Mary trained and became RN’s together.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Frank and Dianne Dietrich
Bob, Nancy and family,
We offer our condolences at this time, thinking of you, Frank and Dianne Dietrich
Vern and Ruth Gilson.
Rest in peace Eileen, our Heartfelt Sympathy to Faye, Bob and Families. We remember all the good times we had together, Love Vern, Ruth and Family.
Erin
To all of Aunt Eileen’s family, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Thinking of you all with love. Erin, Coltrane and Gracie MacDonald
Brian & Mary Lou Schultz
To Bob & Nancy and the Ruston Family,
Our sincere condolences on the passing of your Mother. She will be truly missed.
Janet Siddall
She was such a sweet lady, with a great sense of humour. So sorry for your loss, we will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Janet & Britain
Tom Hearn
Mike & Faye,
I’m so sorry for your loss. I enjoyed looking at all the pictures which show a very close loving family. My thoughts are with you.
Ken Whiting
So Sorry for your loss. We will miss Eileen, and Tom in Church. They were such wonderful people. Heaven’s is our loss.