With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Eileen Bittman on Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at her home. Born in Chatham 83 years ago. Daughter of the late Walter and Violet Sterling. Mother of Hillary LaRose and Kathy DeSchinkel (Eric). Grandmother of Michael LaRose (Denice), the late Stephanie LaRose (2019), Jacquelyn LaRose, and Danny DeSchinkel. Great grandmother of Jade , Fallyn, and Logan. Sister of the late Bob Sterling and Lynn Mackey. Survived by her brother Bill Sterling (Bonnie) and sister-in-law Roberta (Bob) Sterling. Also survived by many nephews, nieces, cousins and extended family. Eileen was very blessed and appreciative of her many life long friends. Alvina, Dot, Marie, Barb, Una, and Pat. A special thank you to Dee Dee, she was a friend and helped to meticulously care for her home and herself. Eileen loved her home town and always was well known by many in her community. She volunteered with CAS and always treated everyone with care and respect. Through her life she continued to connect with others and shared her kindness and generosity with everyone, especially her grandchildren. Special thanks to her helpers and care givers from Bayshore and VON; she found joy in their kindness. She also had so much love to share with all animals and so very much loved her kitties and last special companions Sheeba and Abby. Donations welcomed for the Big Fix Cat Rescue. There will be a graveside service at Maple Leaf Cemetery, Chatham on Saturday, May 14, 2022 at 11 am. There will be a lunch to follow to be announced.