Safe Home: Rest in Peace Phyllis Dillon, Marion Timm
- iIrish Admin
- December 26, 2024
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Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord,
and let perpetual light shine upon him.
May the souls of the faithful departed,
through the mercy of God,
rest in peace.
Phyllis Dillon
(May 29, 1936 - December 3, 2024))
Philomena “Phyllis” Dillon, 88, passed away peacefully at Ames Family Hospice in Westlake on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, after a brief illness. Born on May 29, 1936, in Pallasgreen, County Limerick, Ireland to Patrick and Bridget (nee Power) Harrington, she was the youngest of 14 children and shared a special bond with her twin sister, Sheila.
Phyllis immigrated to England at the young age of 15, then later to Montreal, Canada, where she met and married the love of her life, James Dillon, of Tulla, County Clare, Ireland. They married in Montreal in 1959 and began to raise their family.
In 1965, the family then immigrated to the US and settled in Lorain, Ohio, when James began his career with Ford Motor Company. A devoted homemaker, Phyllis adored her four children and four grandchildren. She took immense joy in caring for her family and home.
She was an exceptional cook and baker, finding happiness in preparing meals for her loved ones and exploring new recipes. She always had fresh scones or soda bread for friends and family. Her warm and welcoming table was a testament to her love and generosity.
A devout Catholic, Phyllis was a longtime member of St. Peter Catholic Church in Lorain, where her faith was an integral part of her life. She is survived by her children, Brendan (Barbara) Dillon, James Dillon, and Barbara (Gene) Doverspike; grandchildren, Eamon (Eryn) Dillon, Clare Doverspike, Keira Dillon, and Katherine Dillon; her twin sister, Sheila Wright, of England; brother, Patrick Harrington, of Canada; and numerous nieces and nephews spread around the world.
Philomena was preceded in death by her husband, James; son, Kieran Dillon; her parents; and eleven of her siblings.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Hospice of the Western Reserve, 17876 St. Clair Ave., Cleveland, OH 44110, or the Monastery of the Poor Clare Nuns, 3501 Rocky River Drive, Cleveland, OH 44011.Online condolences may be left for the family at www.dovinreberjones.com.
Marion Timm
October 8, 1945 - November 21, 2024)
Marion Timm, 79, passed away in Hospice care November 21, 2024.
Marion was born October 8, 1945, in Colmonell, Scotland. She migrated to Montreal, Canada after high school with her sister Doreen.
She met and married her husband Chuck in Plattsburgh, New York. They moved to Dayton with close friends Chuck and Joyce Schafer, where they became part of the Schafer and Hausfeld clans.
Marion was very proud of her Scottish heritage and held onto her British citizenship. She loved to party with family and friends, travel the world and attend Irish Dance events.
She was preceded in death by her father William B. Linden, mother Catherine Graham Scott Linden and eight siblings. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Chuck; daughter Kimberly Timm (Bradley Horne); son John (Heather); grandchildren Andrea (Andy Green), Donovan and Danica; four great grandchildren Oliver, Pippa, Vera and Calvin; and one brother, George.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations in her honor to Hospice of Dayton.
