Irene Ann Sullivan Eagan, 70, of Northford, wife of nearly 48 years to Thomas Patrick Eagan, died Nov. 14 at her home surrounded by family after a brief illness and a courageous battle. She was born Sept. 13, 1943 in New Haven to the late Richard and Elsie Mattson Sullivan. She was raised in New Haven and graduated from Hillhouse High School. She lived in Northford for 40 years, but most recently resided in Cheshire, and Wells, Maine.

Irene was a devoted homemaker, mother, wife, and florist. She loved spending time at the lake, summers in Maine, and winters in Florida. She also loved her dog, Bear, time spent in the garden, and more than anything, her family.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by three children, April and her husband Gary Reach of Cheshire, Denise Eagan of New York City, and Tommy Eagan and his wife Angela of Chicago, Illinois; two grandchildren, her “happiness,” Brenna Marie and Owen Thomas Reach of Cheshire; sister Linda and her husband Neil Olson of Bethel, Maine; brother Gary Sullivan and his wife Diane of North Branford; sister-in-law Eleanor Sullivan of Salem; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brother Richard Sullivan. 

Her funeral procession will leave the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue, Tuesday, Nov. 19 at 9:30 a.m. for a Mass of Christian burial to be celebrated in St. Monica Church, Northford, at 10 a.m. Interment will follow in Northford Cemetery. Visiting hours will be held Monday, Nov. 18 from 5-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Way, Memphis, TN  38105. The North Haven Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. www.northhavenfuneral.com