Published in the July 31, 2018 edition

MELROSE — Eileen (Callahan) Phillion, 59, of Melrose, passed away at her home on July 20, 2018 surrounded by her family after a long courageous battle with cancer.

Eileen was the devoted mother of Robert, Patricia, Dennis, William and Kevin Callahan.

Born in Somerville, Eileen was the beloved daughter of the late Mary (Daly) Phillion and Joseph J. Phillion. She was the sister of Joseph A. Phillion and his wife Marti of Melrose, David Phillion and his wife Lisa of Medford, Ann Marie Phillion of Melrose, Barbara Jean Marullo and her husband Joseph of Wakefield, Stephen Phillion of Virginia, Joyce Griffin and her husband Jay of Stoneham, Ruth Cote and her husband Steven Cote of Stoneham, the late Rita (Phillion) Lopinsky of Stoneham and a loving grandmother to Matteo Bonsigngnore. She is survived by many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Eileen enjoyed sports and competitions but her proudest legacy is her children. Eileen endured many cancer treatments. Our family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff at Hallmark Health Hospice.

A funeral Mass celebrating Eileen’s eternal life will be held in St. Ann Church, 399 Medford St., Somerville, on Friday, August 10 at 10 a.m.