Kelly, Eileen M. ALBANY Eileen Mary Kelly, 77, died suddenly at home on December 15, 2013. Born in Binghamton, she was the daughter of the late Robert Emmett Kelly Jr. and Mary (O'Neill) Kelly. She was predeceased by her beloved nephew, Robert Cusack. Eileen received her bachelor of art degree from Randolph-Macon Women's College (1958); master's degree from SUNY-Albany (1963); doctorate of education from SUNY-Albany (1965), and juris doctorate from Western New England College (1992). Eileen was a member of the Phi Beta Kappa society, and received numerous academic awards. Eileen had a rich and rewarding career. She was a supervisor in marketing and research for Proctor and Gamble (1958-'61); English teacher, city of Binghamton schools (1961-62); counselor, Veterans Administration Counseling Center of Albany (1964-65); and associate in education research for the New York State Education Department (1965-92). Eileen was a member of the New York State Bar Association and a practicing attorney (1992-present). She was past-president of the New York State National Organization for Women, and also served on boards of directors for many non-profit organizations. Eileen was a lifelong learner who enjoyed reading and computer games, but most of all she treasured spending time with her beloved daughter, grandchildren, family, and friends. She found great joy and comfort in the company of her many family pets. Eileen is survived by her life partner of 36 years, Mary Ann Awad; her beloved daughter, Kathleen A. Burnham (Dale), of Louisville, Ky.; granddaughters Meredith and Erin Burnham; sister, Patricia (Dr. William) Cusack; brothers, John, Roger (Ellen) and Charles Wales; nieces, Dr. Caitlin, Gillian, Meghan Cusack, Susan Cusack, Kendra Eklund, Emily Awad and Faith Glassman-Awad; nephews, William and Darwin (Cynthia) Cusack, Elias Awad and many loved great-nieces, great-nephews and cherished friends. Calling hours will be Friday, December 20, 2013 from 4 to 7 p.m., in the Daniel Keenan Funeral Home Inc., 490 Delaware Ave., Albany. Family and friends are invited to share in a Mass of Christian Burial which will be celebrated on Saturday, December 21, 2013, at 9 a.m., in Parish of Mater Christi, 40 Hopewell St., Albany. The family wishes to express gratitude to the emergency response team from the Albany Fire Department Engine 11, and to Officer Johnson, from the Albany Police Department, for their support and professionalism. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Eileen's memory be made to the Mohawk and Hudson Humane Society, 3 Oakwood Ave., Menands, NY, 12204, or to a charity of one's own choosing.