by Paula Malone
Eileen was destined to be an amazing mother. The eldest daughter of 10 children, she was born Eileen Theresa Marie on April 30, 1932 in Penetanguishene, Ontario, Canada to Albertine and Albert Gauthier. She joined her two older brothers, Ernie and Russell. The little family of five began to grow when Sylvia was born, four years later. She was followed by Lloyd then Stan. Sadly, when Lloyd was just a toddler, he was tragically killed in a vehicle accident. He was like Eileen’s baby, and she and the family mourned him deeply. The family then moved to Sudbury, where Lorraine was born, and Grandpa Gauthier worked in the coal mines. Finally, the family moved to Hamilton, where Sharon, Paul and Jim were born, and the Gauthier family was complete.
More about Eileen1 o'clock in the afternoon• September 30th, 2017
A ceremony in which Eileen's ashes will be interned. Family and friends are welcome to join us at the cemetery. A Celebration of Life will follow immediately (see below for details).
7845 E Santiago Canyon Rd, Orange, CA 92869
Immediately following internment• September 30th, 2017
All who knew and loved Eileen or wish to support the family are welcome. If you plan on attending, please use the form below or contact us to us know.
7922 E Santa Cruz Ave Orange CA 92869
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Photo taken or at least developed in 1955 of Eileen and two of her sisters in Ontario, Canada.
Eileen and Bob met at a dance. She came with someone else but left with Bob whom she considered a great dancer.
Eileen with her future first husband and father of Paula and Brian in Ontario, Canada
Top row has Russ on the left and Bob on the right. Eileen is 3rd from the left with her sister Sylvia on right and her Mom on her left in Ontario, Canada
Mom poses for photo outside their Garden Grove, California home. Mom displays what will be become a life-long affinity for white pants.
Gerry, Eileen, Duchess, June, Paula, Sandy and Brian visiting California before moving to Canada.
Brian has borrowed his Dad's belt and is confident he will one day be taller than his big sister.
December wedding before Rich is deployed. Mom is excited to have a child finally marry and redoubles her production of hand-knitted baby items.
Brian eats all of the berries while holding the family hostage with pistol.
Lorraine, Eileen, and big brother Ernie at a welcome party for Brian's wedding.
Attending Brent and Peggy's wedding in Laguna Beach, California. Mom hopes her children will marry soon and tells her son daily.
Mom shows off hair styling acumen in her passport photo without the aid of a bump it.
Grandson Connor pulls his own chair up next to Eileen's to share some television time on Thanksgiving in November.
Paula's first day of school photo ruined by Brian who casually picks his nose to show his disdain for white pants.
Paula with Muffy, Eileen and Brian during pool construction in Walnut, California.
Mom experiments with yellow pants for family bike ride in Huntington Beach, California.
Windy day in Oregon outside the hospital where Bob is. Brian is unsure of Grandma's photographic and cooking abilities as the night before she fed him a blueberry pie with salt substituted for sugar.
Paula and mom at the beach where Mom takes a break from knitting for her future grand children.
Aunt Vera holding Brian. Mom ensures a family member is wearing white pants while experimenting with the fashion of the day.
Eileen, Nancy, brothers Paul and Jim. Dad steals a look at everyone's cards by taking a photo. Paul looks on knowingly.
A family event. From left Brian, Grandpa Albert, Mom (hiding), Dad holding beer over Grandma's head and making it look like it's Pat. Front row: Paula, David, Lorraine, Grandma, Rich, Sharon and Jim.
Leary, Donna, Dad and Eileen plus other at the Colorado River in 1961. Mom wishes for children (and white pants.)
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