Eileen A. Haskell

Gales Ferry - Eileen Ann (Bishop) Haskell, 91, passed away on October 21, 2015 at Lawrence

and Memorial Hospital after a long illness. She was born in Lockport, NY to the late William

and Catherine Bishop. Eileen was a graduate of Lockport High School and St. Joseph Business

Academy. She was employed by the Harrison Radiator Division of General Motors until her

marriage to James R. Haskell in 1950. He was an officer on active duty with the U.S. Navy and

they were stationed at various locations until his release. She has resided in Gales Ferry for the

last 52 years and was active in Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church including the Guild and the

Groton Auxiliary of the Child and Family Agency of Southeastern Connecticut. She is survived

by her husband of 65 years, James R. Haskell and her sons Robert of Gales Ferry, Thomas

who resides in Norwich, and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brother

Robert W. Bishop of Indianapolis IN. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Our Lady of

Lourdes Catholic Church in Gales Ferry, CT at 10:30 am on Tuesday October 27, 2015.

Interment will follow at Avery-Stoddard Cemetery in Ledyard, CT. In lieu of flowers please send

memorial contributions to the charity of your choice. Please visit www.churchandallen.com to leave an

online tribute or condolence.