Eileen Mighton
March 11, 2026
Death Notice of Eileen Mighton
Reta Eileen Mighton, of Durham, passed away with her family by her side at Rockwood Terrace, Durham on Wednesday, March 11th, 2026, in her 91st year. Beloved wife of the late Irvan Mighton. Loving mother of Dennis and Sheri Mighton of Durham, Corinne and Jeff Love of Durham, and Kevan and Carole-Anne Mighton of Elmira. Grandmother of Devan Mighton, Jennifer (Corey) Caswell, Kim Caswell, Adam (Alison) Love, Katie Love (Brittany Mauro), Angela Love (Billy Terpstra), Renee (Vince) Magwood, Jessica (Matt) Dietrich, and Robin Mighton. Great-grandmother of Emma, Robert and Patrick Mighton, Keegan, Millaina, and Chloe Caswell, Paitance and Acen Caswell, Ava and Eloise Love, Olivia and Brooks Terpstra, Maverick Magwood, Aubrey and Oliver Dietrich, and Odin Schiestel. Great-great-grandmother of Mazey and Kacey Caswell. Predeceased by her siblings Fred (the late Edith) Wilder, Aveon (the late Jack Atkinson and the late Albert Reay), Olive (the late Ralph) Miller, Jim (the late Mary) Wilder, Arthur (the late Betty and the late Majorie) Wilder.
Visitation will be held at the McCulloch-Watson Funeral Home, Durham on Monday, March 16th from 5 - 8 p.m. A celebration of Eileen’s life will be held at the Durham Legion, 271 Bruce Street North on Tuesday at 12 p.m., with visitation prior to the service from 11 – 11:45 a.m. Cremation to follow with interment at a later date at the Durham Cemetery.
As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to Durham Hospital Foundation, Durham Hospital Foundation – X-Ray Campaign, or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
5:00pm - 8:00pm
McCulloch-Watson Funeral Home
166 Bruce Street North, Durham
519-369-3837
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