Eileen L. Sullivan 102 of Andover

Eileen L. Sullivan, of Andover (formerly of Lowell), died peacefully in her sleep at her home on May 15^th.  She was 102 years old.  Mrs. Sullivan was the loving and beloved wife of D. Harold Sullivan, and together they celebrated 75 years of marriage before his death in 2021.  She is also survived by two sons, Dennis H. and his wife Florinda of Tewksbury, and Daniel E. and his partner Jean of Andover, a daughter Mary E. Sullivan of Tewksbury and a daughter-in-law , Cathy (Mrs. John F.) Sullivan, of Tyngsboro.  She is also survived by 9 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, and many loving nieces, nephews and grand-nieces and nephews now living across North America.  Mrs. Sullivan was predeceased by a daughter, Ann Marie Sullivan of Tewksbury and a son, John F. Sullivan of Tyngsboro.

Mrs. Sullivan was born in Lowell on June 17, 1923, the youngest daughter of Irish immigrants Edward F. and Ella T. (Hayes) Purcell.  She is predeceased by three brothers Edward, James and Anthony Purcell, and two sisters Evelyn Finn and Anna T. Sullivan.

Before their retirement, both Mrs. Sullivan and her husband were very active in their personal and financial support of religious and charitable events and organization across the Merrimack Valley and beyond including St. John’s /Saints Memorial Hospital’s (She served for several years as president of the Ladies of St. John’s and chair of its yearly Harvest Ball Committee), The Greater Lowell Boys and Girls Club, St. Ann’s Home, Sacred Heart, St Margaret, St. Augustine and Immaculate Conception churches and Bentley University.  They also enjoyed golf and the many lasting friendships forged at both Vesper and Indian Ridge Country Club’s.

Arrangements by Morse- Bayliss Funeral Home 122 Princeton Boulevard, Lowell Ma 01851 978-458-6841.  Condolence and guest book at www.morsebaylissfuneralhome.com .