Eileen E. Martin, 72, of Manchester, formerly of South Windsor, the wife of the late Lorn Martin died Monday (December 6, 2010) at Hartford Hospital of a sudden illness unrelated to her 36 year struggle with cancer. She was born in Williamsburg, MA, the daughter of the late Francis A. and Edna V. Sheridan. She is survived by her sister and life-long friend Janet M. Sheridan of Manchester and her two daughters Debbie Flynn Dondero formerly of Manchester and Michelle A. Cunningham of Wethersfield. She also leaves behind her granddaughters Michelle, Courtney, Lindsay and Morgan and nephews, Lance and Edward and nieces, Linda, Joyce and Shiela, and cousin Charlotte, and their families. Calling hours are on Monday, Jan 3rd, from 5 pm to 7 pm at the John F. Tierney Funeral Home 219 West Center St. Manchester, CT. with a memorial service to follow at 7 pm. For online condolences please visit www.tierneyfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers Memorial contributions can be made to: Pallative Medicine, Hartford Hospital, Fund Development Dept, 80 Seymour St., PO Box 5037, Hartford CT 06102