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Eileen Mary Malin

Eileen Mary Malin, age 62, of Hockessin, Delaware passed away on September 22, 2018.

She was born on a summer day in Pittsfield, Massachusetts to her parents Jim and Jeanne Gallagher. The second youngest of five children, she attended Bishop Shanahan High School in Pennsylvania before moving to Florida for her senior year of high school. She graduated from Charlotte High School, class of 1974, before enrolling at the University of Delaware for two school years to study Animal Sciences. After her second year, she transferred to the University of Wyoming to finish her undergraduate schooling and graduated with a B.S. in Agricultural Education in 1979. Eileen proceeded to pursue further education and graduated with a Masters in Plant Pathology from Wyoming in 1983.

While living in Wyoming, she immersed herself in the Western culture working on a sheep and cattle ranch, raising and breeding horses, hunting, and enjoying the lifestyle. A happy marriage brought her back to Delaware and her most gratifying job was raising her family. She handled the family company’s finances and participated in an abundance of her children’s school activities. She loved gardening, working in the yard, boating, traveling and exploring new destinations, sewing, reading, and volunteering.

She is survived by her husband Jim, sons Kyle and Ryan, daughter Janeen, mother Jeanne, sister Anne, brothers Jim, Steve and Larry, as well as many loving nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers or gifts, please donate to Helen F. Graham Cancer Center & Research Institute, 4701 Ogletown Stanton Road, Suite 213, Newark, DE 19713.

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Funeral Services

A memorial service will be held at 12 noon on Friday October 5, 2018 at the Chandler Funeral Home, 7230 Lancaster Pike, Hockessin. Friends and family may visit at the funeral home from 10 am to 12 noon. Interment will be private.

Condolences

    Kelly & Robert McKenzie Jimerson lit a candle and writes,
    So sorry for your loss.
    09/28/2018 06:12 pm
    LINDA TRUITT writes,
    I am so very sorry for your terrible loss. My heart & thoughts are with the entire Malin family. Linda Truitt
    09/29/2018 11:18 am
    Lynn Carey lit a candle and writes,
    Dear Jim and Family, I am so very sorry for your loss. I am hoping all of the wonderful memories that you have shared will be ever present. My sincere Prayers and Thoughts are with you all.
    09/29/2018 05:44 pm
    Bob & Gail Baldwin / Kingston, TN lit a candle and writes,
    Jim & family, Our sincere condolences, we will keep your family in our prayers. May God provide you strength during this most difficult time.
    09/29/2018 10:53 pm
    Jim & LaRamie Vialpando lit a candle and writes,
    We are so very sorry for your loss. Eileen will always be remembered as a great person. Prayers for peace and healing to you and your family, Jim.
    09/29/2018 11:43 pm
    Raymond Bogert lit a candle and writes,
    Jim and family: So sorry for your loss. We will miss her dearly. She was always a beam of sunshine in the dirty Shelter Cove. Ray Bogert (Moose) , Dora and Bryan Bowen(Shaggy)
    09/30/2018 12:53 pm
    Marie Cookson Stone writes,
    To the entire Malin and Gallagher families, Jeff and I are sharing your sadness for the loss of Eileen. I know Nellie was so very fond of Eileen and when I met Eileen, I could see why. She was a very special lady. May you find comfort in knowing you now have an Angel looking over you. With deepest sympathy, Marie Stone ( Nellie's sister)
    09/30/2018 02:45 pm
    PALNET co-workers writes,
    We are so sorry for your loss. Please know that not only was Eileen a great co-worker, she was a true friend. She will always be remembered. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Jim and the Malin family. From the PALNET family.
    10/01/2018 09:03 am
    Georgianna Riley (Past President, Junior Board of Christiana Care)) lit a candle and writes,
    Dear Malin Family, Eileen was a valuable member of the Junior Board of Christiana Care since 2012. She graciously volunteered her time and talents at the Helen Graham Cancer Center. On behalf of the members of the Junior Board, I wish to express our sincerest sympathies during this difficult time. A $25.00 donation will be made to the Junior Board's Memorial Fund in Eileen's honor. These donations are used to fund projects for Christiana Care. Thank you for sharing your wife, mother, daughter, sister and aunt with us. She and each of you are in our thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Georgianna Riley (Sent on behalf of the members of the Junior Board of Christiana Care)
    10/01/2018 11:50 am
    Peggy Goldie writes,
    My deepest sympathy to the Malin and Gallagher family in the loss of Eileen. While I did not have the pleasure of meeting her, I feel that I have. My sister Nellie spoke of her often with such fondness and love. My prayer is that you all find peace in knowing that heaven has an angel. Hold on to your many loving memories to get you through your loss. God Bless you all Peggy Goldie.
    10/02/2018 08:22 am
    gordon weyer writes,
    Jim: Really sorry to read about your loss. Don't really know what to say to lessen your grief. Hope you and your family get all the support that you and your family need at this time. If I can help you in any way, please let me know. Gordon
    10/02/2018 12:05 pm
    Christina and Preston Black lit a candle and writes,
    We are so very sorry to hear of Eileen's passing. The Gallagher and Malin families are in our thoughts and prayers.
    10/03/2018 01:25 pm
    Richard Morgan and Family writes,
    To the Malin family - our condolences and prayers at this time. Our thoughts are with you.
    10/03/2018 04:07 pm
    Nellie Gallagher writes,
    My deepest Sympathy, with Heartfelt Condolences. I am sharing your sadness . My Love and thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time. Eileen was truly a amazing women full of love and willing to share with all. Thinking of you all, and wishing you hope in the midst of this sudden sorrow, comfort in the midst of pain, Eileen will always be in our hearts and memories. Know I am thinking of you all ! Jim for the loss of your Wife and friend, Kyle for the loss of your amazing mother and friend, Janeen for the loss of your wonderful mother and friend, Ryan for the loss of your mother and friend.
    10/04/2018 05:10 pm
    Chris and Karen Meneely writes,
    Jim and family, We were so saddened to hear of your sudden loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of sorrow.
    10/07/2018 07:14 am
    Terry Hohman and Jim Hohman lit a candle and writes,
    Jim and family, we offer our deepest sympathy to all of you. You are in our prayers.
    10/09/2018 11:02 am
    ERIN GALLAGHER lit a candle and writes,
    Jim and family, you have been in my thoughts and prayers. I am saddened and shocked to hear of Eileen's death. I will always remember her fondly as a person of great character and a wonderful mother. In fact I often remember how calm and loving she was towards Ryan, Kyle and Janeen. Especially after having children of my own, I appreciated her even more. I'm so glad we were able to attend Aunt Jean's birthday and reconnect after such a long time. With all my sympathies, Erin (and Emily and Gavin).
    10/12/2018 04:30 pm

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