Eulogy for Aunt Eily

Aunt Eily was a treasure and a delightful woman to have known. Her good nature and laughter were infectious, as was her wonderful outlook on life. I have christened that outlook as the “Eily Cup of Life Philosophy”.

Eily’s Cup of Life was never empty. It was always at least half-full because she always found ways to fill it, even in the worst of times. And in good times, it would overflow to the benefit of family and friends.

 Let that philosophy be your fond memory of her. When you are feeling low, lift up your own Cup of Life and ask Eily for a refill. It will make you feel better.

 Aunt Eily was my Mom’s (Peg Hartnett) younger sister and best friend from their early days in Cork, Ireland to the end of their lives in Chicagoland.  Now they are together again as stars in the universe.

May they shine their light upon us when we are in need.
I miss them. I miss them. I miss them.

With love and fond memories,
Neil Hartnett


My condolences to all the Gaal family Steve so sorry on the passing of your Mom  
Shirley Mesa

Sending all our love from Cork. Love from your Nephew Liam and kids. RIP Aunty Eily xx

Eily was small in stature but hugh in personality. Her good humour and smiling face is what I remember. How she loved to sing and dance on nights out "at home" in Cork. A truly lovely woman, you were blessed to have her as a Mother. She will be sorely missed. Deirdre 

My deepest sympathies  to Gloria, Georgina, Steven, Roseann, Eileen, Greg and Bernie on the loss of your mom. She was a wonderful woman who brought joy, happiness and laughter to all who knew her.  
Aunty Eily, you will be dearly missed. Thank you for all the lovely memories. Rest in Peace, Bernie xx

My heartfelt condolences to all the Gaal family. I have many memories of Eily. She loved to come back to Cork to be with her sisters and family here. And she did love shopping while she was  "home". Her suitcases were always full to the brim going back. She was thoughtful and generous and always extended an invitation to everyone to "come over" (to Chicago). And she meant it. I turned up on her doorstep in 1981 and she made me feel so welcome. I have great memories of that trip and the kindness  Eily and Greg showed to me. My thoughts and prayers are with her family at this sad time. Myra Nolan (O' Connor) - niece

What fond memories we all have of your mom! Eily was a beautiful lady with such a happy-go-lucky personality. She was always laughing and never met anyone who could talk as much( especially when the 3 Cork-friends 
  got together for their cup of tea)! 
Although we didn't see her often in later years memories of the Regan-Gaal picnics will forever be with us all.  Sending our sincere condolences to you all at this sad time.

The Regan Girls

Eilly was one of the nicest people  anyone  could wish to meet, I will cherish  the  memories I have of her.
David Murphy 

OBITUARY

Eileen N. Gaal

June 9, 1928 – August 20, 2021

Blake-Lamb Funeral Home

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