Eileen F. Savard
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Eileen F. Savard

  • July 9, 1922 - December 25, 2010
  • Portland, Oregon
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“Although I didn't have the pleasure of knowing Grandmom my entire life, I treasure the time I did get to spend with her. She welcomed me into her...Read More » ”
1 of 18 | Posted by: Heather Magiera - Ten Mile, TN

“My heartfelt condolences to all the Savards. . . Eileen was a real character -- and I feel blessed to have enjoyed spending time with her in...Read More » ”
2 of 18 | Posted by: Ed Jessee - Ft. Oglethorpe, GA

“Our deepsest sympathy and prayers to the famil;y. I haven't seen Eileen in many, many years but I know my brother was very lucky to marry her...Read More » ”
3 of 18 | Posted by: Andy and Lori Seminazzi - Orlando, FL

“My deepest sympathy to the family. May she rest in peace. I hope that your memories keep you going through this time. ”
4 of 18 | Posted by: Kathy Ware - Timonium, MD

“My deepest sympathy to your family. Your Mom lived a very full life and her stories about working at the Harvey House and other Baltimore...Read More » ”
5 of 18 | Posted by: David Burkett

“Although I met Eileen only once, I felt I already knew her through Susan's stories. She made me feel right at home and I'm glad I got the...Read More » ”
6 of 18 | Posted by: Sheila Geiser - Ellicott City, MD

“While I did not have the opportunity to ever meet Eileen, I did know her daughter (Susan) quite well. Judging from Susan’s outstanding...Read More » ”
7 of 18 | Posted by: Ken Ruark

“I’m very sorry to hear of the passing of Eileen as well as her children Linda, Michael, and Lester. They were all very nice people. I was a...Read More » ”
8 of 18 | Posted by: Bill Wittelsberger - Crofton, MD

“Please accept my heartfelt condolences. Bill Wiitelsberger - Williampw@yahoo.com ”
9 of 18 | Posted by: Bill Wittelsberger

“Please accept my heartfelt condolences. Bill Wiitelsberger - Williampw@yahoo.com ”
10 of 18 | Posted by: Bill Wittelsberger

“I’m very sorry to hear of the passing of Eileen as well as her children Linda, Michael, and Lester. They were all very nice people. I was a close...Read More » ”
11 of 18 | Posted by: Bill Wittelsberger - Crofton, MD

“While I did not have the opportunity to ever meet Eileen, I did know her daughter (Susan) quite well. Judging from Susan’s outstanding character...Read More » ”
12 of 18 | Posted by: Ken Ruark - family friend

“Although I met Eileen only once, I felt I already knew her through Susan's stories. She made me feel right at home and I'm glad I got the...Read More » ”
13 of 18 | Posted by: Sheila Geiser - Ellicott City, MD

“My deepest sympathy to your family. Your Mom lived a very full life and her stories about working at the Harvey House and other Baltimore...Read More » ”
14 of 18 | Posted by: David Burkett - Family Friend

“My deepest sympathy to the family. May she rest in peace. I hope that your memories keep you going through this time. ”
15 of 18 | Posted by: Kathy Ware - Timonium, MD

“Our deepsest sympathy and prayers to the famil;y. I haven't seen Eileen in many, many years but I know my brother was very lucky to marry her...Read More » ”
16 of 18 | Posted by: Andy and Lori Seminazzi - Orlando, FL

“My heartfelt condolences to all the Savards. . . Eileen was a real character -- and I feel blessed to have enjoyed spending time with her in...Read More » ”
17 of 18 | Posted by: Ed Jessee - Ft. Oglethorpe, GA

“Although I didn't have the pleasure of knowing Grandmom my entire life, I treasure the time I did get to spend with her. She welcomed me into her...Read More » ”
18 of 18 | Posted by: Heather Magiera - Ten Mile, TN


Eileen (Flaherty) Savard passed away on Christmas Day 2010 at the age of 88. She was born in Baltimore Maryland July 1922 the first of two children of Edward and Edna (Callahan) Flaherty. Her brother Joseph was born when she was 10 years old and unfortunately preceded her in death in 2009. She lived in Baltimore raising her eight children until she moved to Portland in 1984 after her husband passed away. Eileen came to Portland to be with seven of her children who had migrated here over the years. Although she always missed her hometown she enjoyed living in Portland and getting to see many of her grandchildren and great grandchildren be born and grow, She always missed her daughter Rosemary who lives in Florida and regretted not being able to see more of Ro's children and grandchildren. She lived in Sellwood for the last 26 years and was a parishioner of St Agatha Catholic Church all that time. She enjoyed being an active member of the Alter Society and the Over 55 Birthday Club until recenty when she became too ill to leave her house. She appreciated the Parish sending someone to her house to give her communion. And I know she was greatly comforted by Father Nathan's visit and annointing the last week of her life. Her faith in God was an important aspect of her life and provided solace as she approached the end of this part of her journey. Eileen's stories of her childhood included riding along with her dad as he delivered bread daily to households in various neighborhoods of Baltimore. (Bread delivered daily to your house - how nice!) Another story was of hanging blackout curtains at the windows during WWII so that enemy planes who might attack the east coast would not have any targets. She was truly a child of the depression and WWII and this was reflected in her approach to misfortune and sorrow which was stoicism and a "OK, that happened now lets get on with life". Unfortunately Eileen recently had her share of sorrow. She lost three of her children in 12 months from January 2008 to January 2009. Lester, Linda, and Michael were taken from Eileen and the family too young and too soon. Eileen is survived by her children Gene, Rosemary, Richard, Ann, and Susan. She is also survived by 8 grandchildren Michael, Heather, John, Stephen, Thomas, Jason, Jennifer, and Andrea. She is also survived by 8 great-grandchildren Jessica, Michael, Kaylie, Devin, Lauren, Brooke, Lalo, and Alana. And of course all of the spouses and ex-spouses of her children that she loved. Please do not mourn Eileen's passing. She is with all of her loved ones who completed this journey before her and is surrounded by their love and the love of God.