Isabel Cahill, 93, of Vero Beach, passed away peacefully at her home in Indian River Estates on Aug. 13, 2016.
She is survived by five children, Susan Gebhardt of Seattle, Wash., Geraldine Ordway (Christopher) of Houston, Texas, Julia Cahill of New York, N.Y., John Cahill of Vineyard Haven, Mass., and Elizabeth Cahill Ruksznis (David) of New Canaan, Conn.; eight adoring grandchildren, Ursula Gebhardt Mann, Leo Gebhardt, Christopher Ordway, Katharine Ordway Reishman, Stephen Ordway, John Ordway, Isabel Ruksznis, Grace Ruksznis and 10 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 58 years, John J. Cahill, who was her high school sweetheart and the love of her life.
Cahill was born on Oct. 10, 1922, in Boston, Mass., the only daughter of Mary and George J. Schaefer. Her two brothers, George and Gerard predeceased her. She also lived in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, Loudonville, N.Y. and New Canaan, Conn.
She was a graduate of The Ursuline School, New Rochelle, N.Y. and Manhattanville College, Purchase, N.Y.
Known for her devotion to husband and family, she took a leadership role in her community, children’s schools and sporting activities. She loved playing golf at Waccabuc Country Club, Waccabuc, N.Y., was a founding member of Farm Neck Golf Club, Martha’s Vineyard and was an active member of Bent Pine Golf Club, Vero Beach.
Memorial services will be held on Thursday, Aug. 18, at 11 a.m. at Indian River Estates in Vero Beach.
In lieu of flowers, please direct gifts to the Farm Neck Foundation, P.O.Box 1656, Oak Bluffs, MA 02557.
