Lois Eileen Dugan, age 84, of Bel Air, MD, formerly of Wilmington, DE, passed away surrounded by her family on Tuesday, April 19, 2022.

Eileen was born in Massey, MD, on May 11, 1937 to the late James Russell Kelley and Evelyn Palmatory Kelley. She graduated from Galena High School and attended Goldey-Beacom College after moving to Wilmington. She was a homemaker for many years and then worked as a banking associate until her retirement. Eileen was a talented seamstress and knitter. She dabbled in all manner of arts and crafts, most recently painting. She enjoyed cooking, baking and entertaining. She took pride in her gardens, and looked forward to spring and summers spent at the beach. She loved being with friends and family, especially her grandchildren. She was interested in politics and stayed current with world events. She was a life-long learner who was always excited for the next challenge.

Eileen was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers Gene, Thomas, Donald, and JR Kelley, her sisters Rita Savin, Kay Olivier and Norma Boykin, and her husband of 42 years, Edward F. Dugan, whom she missed dearly in the years since his passing.

Eileen is survived by her daughter, Mary F. Dugan of Wilmington, DE, her daughter and son-inlaw, Julia and David Butz, and four grandchildren, Paul, Catherine, Daniel, and Margaret, all of Havre de Grace, Maryland. She leaves behind many cousins, nieces, nephews, neighbors, friends, and caregivers. She will be missed.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 from 10 to 11:30 A.M. with a Mass of Christian Burial beginning at 11:30 A.M. at St. Mary of the Assumption Roman Catholic Church, 7200 Lancaster Pike, Hockessin, DE 19707. Burial will follow at St. Patrick's Ashland cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in Eileen's name to Food Bank of Delaware.