SPENCER: Eileen C. (O'Brien) Casey, 85, of Spencer, died Monday, Sept. 27 in her home surrounded by her devoted husband and six caring children.
She leaves her husband of 67 years, William P. Casey, two sons; William P. Casey, Jr. and his wife Rhonda of Westminster, CO. and Paul F. Casey and his wife Jennifer of Upton, ME., four daughters; Cheryl Cohen and her husband Craig, Colleen Casey, and Carolyn Havalotti all of Spencer and Caryn Shea of Shrewsbury,14 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her daughter Sharon Marie Casey in 1961. Eileen was one of 8 siblings who have all predeceased her.
Eileen was born and raised in Worcester, daughter of William J. and Etta C. (Davis) O'Brien. She graduated from Sacred Heart Academy in Worcester as class Valedictorian. She was a title examiner at the Registry of Deeds in Worcester for 15 years. She was a member of Mary Queen of the Rosary Parish, a former member of St. Denis in Douglas and a former member of Ascension in Worcester. Eileen loved to host family and friends at their camp on Rocky Pond in Boylston, as well as many other family celebrations. She was an avid reader, crocheted many an afghan and truly enjoyed her time on Cranberry Meadow Lake in Spencer. She especially loved visits with her extended family and friends.
Funeral services and burial in St. John's Cemetery, Worcester are private. There are no calling hours. J. HENRI MORIN & SON FUNERAL HOME, 23 Maple Terr., Spencer is directing funeral arrangements. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Spencer Rescue Squad, 6 Bixby Road, Spencer, MA 01562 in honor of Eileen.