It is with heavy hearts we share the passing of our Mom, Eileen Margaret Fairfield, on January 27, 2021 at Foothills Medical Centre in Calgary.

Eileen’s family was her raison d’ être. She was a loving and proud mother, treasured Nana, sister, aunt and friend. She was beloved to many and will be deeply missed.

Eileen was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and as an “Army Brat”, she grew up in several Canadian cities, including Camp Borden ON, London ON, Montreal QC, Halifax NS, and Calgary AB. She maintained and treasured friendships and relationships with friends and family across the country. We shared many laughs as she shared her stories of adventure and mischief through her school years.

Her life with her family carried her from Calgary to Edmonton, St. Albert, Spruce Grove, Medicine Hat, and Vancouver BC, before coming to Lethbridge in 2016.

In recent years, Eileen had discovered a passion for genealogy and celebrating her family’s heritage. All things Celtic called to her blood, especially music. She loved to watch Pipe and Drum bands “on the march” and would have loved to one day travel to Ireland and Scotland and experience the homeland of her family history. The military service of her father and her uncles inspired a deep respect for Canada’s soldiers and veterans. She was proud to be a member of the Lethbridge Legion, General Stewart Branch 4, and to support the Last Post Fund.

Eileen is survived by her children, Darrel (Jacqueline) Doering, Charlene (Kevin) Mack, and Colleen (Scott) Doering; her grandchildren Megan, Alycia, Nathan, Kaleb, Noah, Jordan, Sam, and Sarah, Jamie and Saidee; her two sisters Patricia Fairfield and Joanne Baxter, as well as many cousins, nieces and nephews and their families.

She was predeceased by her parents Marguerite Marie (Jones) and William Reginald Lawrence Fairfield, her brother Paul Reginald Fairfield, and her nephew Wesley Reginald Burnett.

The unexpected loss of Eileen leaves a hole in our hearts, and a deafening silence in our home. Her grandchildren adored her and will miss the special moments she loved to share with each of them. We will miss her bright smile, her easy laugh, her welcoming and loving presence.

The Funeral Mass for Eileen will take place at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at St. Basil’s Catholic Church (604 13 Street N, Lethbridge AB).

Funeral Services and livestream provided by Martin Brothers Funeral Chapel, Lethbridge.