In Celebration of

Eileen Margaret Menzel

Passed away at Seasons Retirement Residence (Milton) on February 15, 2024 at the age of 79. Beloved wife of George. She leaves behind her loving children Paul (Darlene) and Ursula, grandchildren Colin, Claire, and May, and her cousins and family in England and Canada.

Eileen taught visual arts at Humberside Collegiate Institute for 30 years. Through her talent and passion for the discipline, she has influenced and inspired countless students and admirers of her work. Eileen is an award winning mixed media artist who exhibited at many public and private galleries in Ontario. She has been a member of the Ontario Society of Artists since 2009 and is a life member of The Etobicoke Art Group. We thank the Milton Seasons Retirement Residence Memory Unit for the wonderful care she received during her last two years.

She was a kind and generous person who will be dearly missed by all who knew her.

Friends may call at the Turner & Porter Yorke Chapel, 2357 Bloor St. W., on Saturday, February 24th from 2-3 p.m. with a Service of Remembrance to follow in the Chapel. For those who wish, donations may be made to the Neilson Park Creative Centre.

Guestbook

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Kate and Wayne Parker (Sister in law)

Entered February 18, 2024 from Whitby

We have many wonderful memories of Eileen spending Christmases together at her house and enjoying her cottage where she was a wonderful hostess. We admired all her beautiful artwork. She was always a dedicated and loving wife , mother and grandmother. We’ll miss her dearly but she’ll always be in our thoughts. We love you Eileen.

yvonne buckingham (friend)

Entered February 18, 2024

I met Eileen at our "Tuesday Group" discussions..I was always impressed by her charm and outgoing personality. Everyone loved her. I first saw her paintings 3 years ago...It was very obvious that she was an incredible artist!!

Josephine Accardo (Friend)

Entered February 18, 2024 from LaSalle

I met Eileen while working with her on the Gallery Committee for Neilson Park. I was very fond of her paintings and enjoyed seeing her work. Eileen was very supportive of my own creative journey as a fiber artist and when I was ill she stepped up to support me and my family with meals and stopping in at the house to see if I was in need of anything. Her compassion has never been forgotten and after moving out of Toronto we lost touch but her memory remains with me. My deepest condolences to the family who was blessed with a wonderful person to call wife, mother and grandmother.

Gudrun Wuisman (Sister-in-law)

Entered February 18, 2024 from 2357 Bloor St. W. Toronto, On

Eileen, my dearest sister-in-law and friend, will be truly missed. She was a remarkable and talented person, and I was so fortunate to have had her in my life for more than 50 years. I remember the wonderful gatherings we had at the cottage, water skiing with Eileen, and the many family celebrations. Now I have a collection of Eileen’s beautiful paintings in my home as a continuous reminder of her. Eileen will never be forgotten. Gudrun

Karen Maguire (Former Humberside Colleague)

Entered February 18, 2024 from Toronto

Condolences to all of Eileen’s family. I worked with Eileen for a number of years at Humberside. Her creativity, dedication and care of students were second to none. I also remember a number of wonderful staff parties at Eileen’s house. She was a wonderful person.