Eileen M. Scannell, 51
(June 11, 1962 – July 24, 2013)

It brings us great sadness to announce the passing of one of our sisters, Eileen Scannell. Eileen, Frances Perkins Alumna from the Class of 1995, was committed to her FP community well beyond her school days. Her presence and kind efforts will be missed. See below for her official obituary…

Eileen Marie Scannell of Northfield, MA died unexpectedly at home July 24th, 2013. She was 51.

A native of Harwich, MA on Cape Cod, she was the daughter of Robert V. and Mary E. Scannell. Surviving siblings are David R. Scannell, Deborah Scannell Mann and Steven J. Scannell. She was predeceased by her parents and brother, Paul W. Scannell.

Eileen was a graduate of Harwich High School, Cape Cod Community College and Mount Holyoke College, Magna Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa with a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy.

She worked for Deerfield Academy and Umass Amherst as a researcher for Alumnae Relations. A deeply devoted daughter, she spent years as a care giver for her mother Mary, in Harwich.

She was a member of the Appalachian Mountain Club and achieved the distinction of climbing New England’s 100 highest peaks, which she did in all seasons. She was inordinately compassionate. She was loyal and loving to a degree that few realize. She will be dearly missed by her aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

A memorial service in Western MA will be held soon for friends and family who are unable to attend the Harwich service.

Visiting hours will be held on Monday, August 5, 2013 at Morris, O’connor & Blute Funeral Home, 678 Main St. Harwich Center from 11 am – 1 concluding with a service at 1 pm. Burial will follow at Island Pond Cemetery in Harwich. Everyone is also invited to attend a gathering at the Harwich Community Center, 100 Oak St. Harwich following the burial.

Donations may be made to the charity of your choice.

(Obituary from http://www.morrisoconnorblute.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=2180474&fh_id=11279 )