Aged 73, of Leamington, passed away July 1, 2008 at the Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre. Born in Springhill, she was the daughter of the late David and Hilda (Rector) Milton. Eileen enjoyed her family, friends and trips to the cottage. Eileen will be sadly missed by her husband, Darrel; son, Darrel Jr. (Gail) Spence and their son Christopher of Five Islands; daughters, Carissa (Joe) Atkinson and their children Megan and Graham of West Brook; Darlene (Nathan) Munroe their daughter Gerene, of Amherst; her brother Ron (Doris) Milton of Springhill, and many extended family members and friends. Aside from her parents, she was predeceased by a daughter Gerene. Cremation has taken place under the direction of MacDiarmid’s Funeral Home (447-2930). A graveside funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, July 4 in Mapleton Cemetery. Private condolences may be sent to the family by visiting the website www.mmcfunerals.com.