Eileen S. Horan

Eileen S. Horan died peacefully on March 12, 2020 in her 90th year. Eileen was married for 35 years to the late Arthur P. Horan. Born in Hartford, she was the daughter of the late Florence J. Sullivan and Julia (O'Connell) Sullivan. She moved to West Hartford as a child and later was active in town politics for many years. Eileen became West Hartford's Deputy Registrar of Voters in 1979. She was elected to her first term as Registrar of Voters in 1982. She was subsequently re-elected for ten terms. At her retirement as registrar in 2003, she was the town's longest serving elected official. As registrar, Eileen was known for her thorough understanding of the complexities of Connecticut election law and a scrupulous fairness to primary candidates, whether they were endorsed candidates or challengers. She was also the longest serving member of the West Hartford Democratic Town Committee when she stepped down in 2015, having served continuously since 1974. Over the years, she was the campaign chair or campaign manager for several municipal and legislative Democratic candidates. Eileen was a communicant of the Church of St. Timothy in West Hartford for nearly 60 years. For decades, she enjoyed wonderful summers at her home on the Connecticut shore, and she cherished the lifelong friendships made there. She was a devoted daughter, loving wife, wonderful mother, and took great pride in the accomplishments of her grandsons. Eileen leaves her sons, Brien P. Horan, David P. Horan, Rev. Brendan R. Horan, S.J., and John C. Horan, and her beloved grandsons, Nicholas P. Horan and Douglas M. Horan. She also leaves daughter-in-law Melissa, Nancy, and close friend and younger sister Elizabeth (Betty Ann). In addition to Elizabeth, she also leaves siblings Sheila, Kevin and Catherine, as well as her nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, her parents and her sister Margaret. The family expresses its thanks to her dedicated caregivers, Philippa Thompson and Valerie Prendergast. There will be a Mass of Christian Burial at the Church of St. Timothy in West Hartford at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 20, followed by interment at Mount St. Benedict Cemetery. There will be no calling hours. Mindful of the current threat posed by the Covid-19 virus and aware that many people, especially those of a certain age, are very justifiably hesitant to attend gatherings of any kind, the family is happy to receive condolences at bph444@yahoo.com or sent to Eileen's home. Donations in Eileen's memory may be made to Orbis.org, a non-profit organization that fights preventable blindness. Molloy Funeral Home has charge of arrangements. Molloy Funeral Home 906 Farmington Avenue West Hartford 06119 (860) 232-1322 Websit