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Obituary: Eileen A. Wells
“One life on this earth is all that we get, whether it is enough or not enough, and the obvious conclusion would seem to be that at the very least we are fools if we do not live it as fully and bravely and beautifully as we can.” ~ Frederick Buechner
Eileen A. Wells passed away peacefully at Greene Meadows Nursing Home on Wednesday, June 5, 2024.
She was born on Feb. 27, 1939, in Jackson Heights, New York, to Joseph and Eileen (nee Corcoran) Buell.
During her youth and young adulthood, Eileen’s family vacationed at Shepard’s Farm on the outskirts of Greenville. It was during one of these vacations where she would meet her future husband, Richard Wells during one of his infamous A-Bar-A horseback rides.
Rich and Eileen were married on Dec. 3, 1966, in Jackson Heights, New York, and moved into their home on Sunset Road in Greenville shortly thereafter.
Eileen was a lifetime member of the Greenville Volunteer Fire Department and a founding member of the Greenville Rescue Squad. She was also a member of the Greenville Ladies Auxiliary. Eileen was not one to sit idly by—she worked for many years at Greenville Central School during the school year as an aide and filled her summers working at the Sunny Hill Clubhouse.
Eileen is survived by her two sons, Donald Wells of Bandera, Texas, and Richard Wells (Kristin) of Greenville; two grandsons, Griffin and Brady Wells, who knew her as “Next Door Momom” and were the light of her life.
She was predeceased by her husband, Richard Wells; brother Joseph Buell; sister-in-law Ann Buell; and her parents. There is no doubt her first stop in Heaven will be at the Rainbow Bridge to reunite with her many cherished pets who passed before her.
The family would like to thank friends and family that have reached out and those that have helped during this time. A very special thank you to our dear friends, Lucy Masterson and Jane Furko.
Per her wishes, Eileen has been privately cremated. There will be calling hours on Thursday, June 13, from 4-7 p.m., with a prayer service at 4 p.m. at A.J. Cunningham Funeral Home in Greenville. Following there will be a reception at the Greenville firehouse for those who would like to join to share memories of Eileen.
Eileen was never a fan of flowers, so we ask in lieu of flowers or a donation, that you take a moment to hug your child, grandchild or friend, or take a moment, hour or day for yourself, as time is precious and is the greatest gift of all.
Police blotter
Editor’s note: A charge is not a conviction. All persons listed are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Charges can be amended or dismissed.
STATE POLICE
- Jason Lee Leshefsky, 38, of Lanesville, was arrested Sept. 7 at 2:55 a.m. in Durham and charged with fifth-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance/cocaine, a class D felony; second-degree criminal use of drug paraphernalia and two counts of seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, a class A misdemeanor; and operating a motor vehicle impaired by drugs, an unclassified misdemeanor. Leshefsky was held with no bail.
- Naji Stratton, 26, of Albany, was arrested Sept. 7 at 12:52 p.m. in Coxsackie and charged with second-degree introducing contraband into a prison, a class A misdemeanor. Stratton was issued an appearance ticket.
- Dawn Seeley, 65, of Catskill, was arrested Sept. 7 at 11:36 p.m. in Catskill and charged with driving while intoxicated and operating a motor vehicle with a blood-alcohol content over 0.08%, both unclassified misdemeanors. Seeley was issued an appearance ticket.
- Audun Francis Peterson, 22, of East Durham, was arrested Sept. 8 at 2:27 a.m. in Cairo and charged with driving while intoxicated and operating a motor vehicle with a blood-alcohol content over 0.08%, both unclassified misdemeanors. Peterson was issued an appearance ticket.
- Paul Chiesa, 34, of Cairo, was arrested Sept. 8 at 1:10 p.m. in Coxsackie and charged with criminal contempt/violating an order of protection, a class E felony, and second-degree reckless endangerment and criminal mischief, both class A misdemeanors. Chiesa was taken to central arraingment.
- Olivia Ann Cavallaro, 29, of Port Ewen, was arrested Sept. 8 at 11:30 p.m. in Catskill and charged with two counts of seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and one count of manufacture of drug-related paraphernalia, both class A misdemeanors. Cavallaro was issued an appearance ticket.
- Michael LaRosa, 24, of Leeds, was arrested Sept. 10 at 8:03 p.m. in Catskill and charged with second-degree assault with intent to cause serious physical injury, a class D felony. LaRosa was issued cash bail in an undisclosed amount.
- Christopher Clifford, 63, of Woodbury, was arrested Sept. 11 at 1:30 a.m. in Hunter and charged with driving while intoxicated, an unclassified misdemeanor. Clifford was issued an appearance ticket.
- Tracie Rimmer, 50, of Ravena, was arrested Sept. 11 at 11:14 a.m. in Cairo and charged with driving while intoxicated and aggravated driving while intoxicated with a blood-alcohol content over 0.18%, both unclassified misdemeanors. Rimmer was issued an appearance ticket.
- Michael Dauphin, 30, of Elka Park, was arrested Sept. 11 at 3:34 p.m. in Catskill and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, a class E felony; seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and manufacture of drug-related paraphernalia, both class A misdemeanors; and operating a motor vehicle impaired by drugs, an unclassified misdemeanor. Dauphin was issued an appearance ticket.
- David Albrecht, 39, of South Abington, Pennsylvania, was arrested Sept. 12 at 12:43 a.m. in Catskill and charged with third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and operating a motor vehicle impaired by drugs, both unclassified misdemeanors. Albrecht was issued an appearance ticket.
