Eileen Arnold Loudfoot, 86, died peacefully after a long illness on February 7, 2008 at the Encore skilled nursing facility in Clearwater, FL.
She was born on May 15, 1921 in Buffalo, the daughter of the late Earl and Ruth Norton Prentice. A Western New York resident most of her life, she was a graduate of East High School in Buffalo, Fredonia Normal School and Fredonia State College where she received her Master’s degree in Music Education. She was a substitute teacher and later became a private piano and cello teacher. She played and taught well into her 80’s. She played in many instrumental quartets and ensembles and loved to sing. She was an avid reader and very active in the Unitarian Univeralist Church in Dunkirk. She was a director for several church choirs over the course of her adult life. Her love of music was rivaled only by her enjoyment of travel. In her senior years, she made Englewood, Florida her home, but traveled back to Fredonia for many annual visits.
She is survived by her second husband of 17 years, Victor Loudfoot of Clearwater, FL. She married Victor in May 1991 and lived in Sarasota, FL until they moved to an assisted living facility in Clearwater. She was married 43 years to her first husband, Dr. Charles D. Arnold, professor at Fredonia State College, who died in April 1983. Mother of Carolyn Gregory Keefe of Canastota, NY; Gail Raymond Lang of Lancaster, and Douglas Leah Arnold of Williamsville; grandmother of Sean Valerie Pearson of Oneida, NY; Jonathan Lang of Ashville, NC; Jessica Lang Grigorenko of Buffalo; Rachel and Elizabeth Arnold both of Williamsville; and sister of the late Norton Velma Prentice.
A memorial service will be announced at a later date. Memorials may be made in Eileen’s memory to the Alzheimer’s Association or Hospice.
That she may forever be at Peace
Eileen was talented lady and her and my Dear Uncle Victor enjoyed their years together in Sarasota Florida for many years! We wish her peace and happiness in God’s arms.
It is an honor to help arrange the services for Eileen. Personally, it has been a privilege for me to speak with everyone and thank you for sharing a little about her life with me.
God Bless.
Gail and Carolyn,
I was sorry to hear about your mother passing. I have vivid memories of the old days at the Unitarian church on Central Avenue, the Campus School, and Eileen giving piano lessons to the unmusical Clark kids out at your house on Lake Shore Drive. I hope you and your families are bearing up…
Best wishes,
–Bill
To Carolyn, Gail and Doug: Dick and I are certain that your mother’s life was wonderful, both with us here in Dunkirk and in Florida. We shall always remember her. Love, Mary P.
You are greatly missed, Mom. We have wonderful memories that we will treasure always.
Doug,Gail,Carolyn and families;
What a lovely tribute to your Mom. Our family condolences to you all. We’re sorry for your loss, she was a very gracious lady.
Elaine, Dick and family
Doug and Leah, we are thinking of you all.
Carolyn, Gail, Doug, and families,
We wish you peace during these difficult days, and hope that the love of family and friends will sustain you in your sorrow. We wish you strength as you begin this new chapter in your lives.
With love and deepest sympathy,
Carol Hofmann and Jim Boltz Fredonia, NY
Dear Doug, Leah and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May you find strength in the wonderful memories you have shared with your mom and through the love of friends and family.
Blessings,
Michelle LaMattina
Gail,
I am sorry for your loss. May you find peace and comfort in your memories of your Mother.