Eileen Julie Agnes Speaker (nee Tarasiuk)

Passed away peacefully at Grand River hospital Freeport Palliative Care Unit on August 31, 2023 after a lengthy illness in her 87th year. 
 
Survived by her children Brian and Betty, sister Julie Kramer, sister in law Lucy Speaker,  as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
 
Predeceased by her husband Robert Speaker (June 17, 2023), in their 65th year of marriage.
 
Eileen will also be fondly remembered by numerous friends and neighbours.
 
Eileen’s family would like to thank the numerous Dr.’s, nurses and staff at Grand River Hospital Emergency, and Freeport Palliative Care Unit for making her last few days comfortable and peaceful..  As well we would like to thank the Grand River Palliative Care Team of Dr. Dawn Yew, and Paramed nurses Hannah and Emily for their support during her cancer Journey
 
As per Eileen’s wishes, cremation has taken place, and there will be no formal gathering.