Dolores “Dee” (Cahill) Black, died Friday, July 20, 2012. Dee was born and raised in Columbus, Ohio, daughter of the late Dennis Cahill, Sr. and Avanelle (Miller) Cahill. Also preceded in death by her beloved daughter, Heather Alford, and brother Timothy. Survived by her husband, Leonard Black; sisters Helen Coyle and Kacy (Mark) Bonaventura; brother Dennis (Connie) Cahill, Jr.; nieces Julie (Jason) Willis, Erin (Tony) Kneflin and Bridget Bonaventura. Graduate of Bishop Watterson High School. Dee retired from Ross Products Division of Abbott Laboratories after 25 years, and was also a makeup artist and model in her younger years. In retirement, Dee became a nail technician, doing manicures and pedicures for many years at the Claremont Retirement Center and the Hilliard Senior Center, where she made many dear friends. She was also a talented floral and craft designer, creating Christmas crafts and silk floral arrangements that adorn the homes of many of her friends. Dee found her true love when she met her husband, Lenn, at a ballroom dance class, and the two enjoyed dancing for many years. Dee never knew a stranger and made friends wherever she went, and leaves many friends to cherish her memory. Special thanks to Dr. Blair and all Dee’s caregivers on 7 Yellow at Riverside Hospital and at Columbus Oncology & Hematology. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Egan-Ryan Funeral Home, 403 East Broad Street. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday at 10:00 a.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 280 N. Grant Ave.. Burial St. Joseph Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or the charity of your choice.

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