Eileen Helen Konon
December 31, 1927 ~ October 12, 2016
Gorham- Eileen H. Konon, 88, formerly of Portland, died peacefully on Wednesday, October 12, 2016 at the Inn at Village Square with her loving family by her side. Eileen was born in Lennoxville, Quebec on December 31, 1927, the daughter of the late Alvin W. and Elizabeth J. (OKeefe) Hatcher. She graduated from Mont Notre Dame High School in the class of 1945 and Mont Notre Dame College with an Associates Degree. On November 19, 1949 she married Joseph Konstanty Konon. Eileen worked as a teachers aide in the Portland School System for many years before her retirement in 1987. She was a communicant of Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Windham, and was an active member of the ladies guild for many years. Eileen filled her life with joy and good humor. She built the foundation of a large loving family that surrounded her during her last days. She loved the ocean and visited the shore as often as she could. Her special activities included reading, word searches, knitting, and watching golf and the Red Sox. She touched the lives of many good friends whom she enjoyed throughout the days of her life. She loved to talk with people about their lives. Elegant with impeccable manners, Eileen attractively presented herself with fashionable attire every day. She had a special place in her heart for the many canine friends in her life and loved all the visits with them at the Inn. The family would like to thank the staff and caregivers at the Inn at Village Square for the care, support and love given to their mother over the past three years, as well as Compassus Hospice for their support during Eileens last days. Eileen was predeceased by her husband Joseph and two sons in-law, Thomas Quinn and John Greenlaw. She is survived by three daughters: Maureen Quinn of Casco, Patricia Konon-Carroll and her husband John of Norway, and Sandra Greenlaw of Portland; a son Michael Konon and his wife Dianne of NH; eight grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, October 18, 2016 at 10:00am at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 919 Roosevelt Trail, Windham, ME. Private burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Broadway, South Portland, ME. To view Eileens memorial page or to share an online condolence, please visit www.ConroyTullyWalker.com. Those who wish may make contributions in Eileens memory to: American Cancer Society, Northern New England Region, 1 Bowdoin Mill Island, Suite 300, Topsham, ME 04086-1240.
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Sending love and light to Mike, Pat, Maureen and Sandra and the rest of your family. I can’t tell you how much I loved spending time with all of you and your parents. I visited them frequently on Pennell Ave when my kids were young – it was so comfortable being there.
– Jeannie O’Brien-Allen
Eileen was always a joy to be with, though I didn’t see her as often as I would have liked. She would always say, “Kathi, you haven’t aged a bit!”. That’s what she was about – making people feel good, and welcoming them to her world. My deepest sympathies to all of her family and friends.
– Kathi Gay
Our deepest condolences to Maureen, Sandra, Patty and, Mike. Jean I have so many fond memories of Pennell Ave. We were lucky to have such great neighbors for so many years. Your mom was a very special person.
– Janet and Jean Flaherty
You will always have a special place in my heart.
– Patty Ring
Thoughts to all the family. I lived nearby on Hennessy Drive in Portland.I got to know your mom more when I worked at Reiche School and she was also working there. She was a delight and we had nice conversations.
– Marilyn MacDowell
My memories of Eileen are of a wonderful, steadfast friend. We shared many days of our lives as money counters for the church. Along with Mary K. and the others, we enjoyed our weekly get together laughing, catching up on our familiy life and just enjoying life. Every Monday was a new adventure after counting to find a reasraurant or go someplace interesting. Eileen loved animals, especially dogs, And we shared many a dog story. Eileen’s family is a testimony of how Joe and Eileen raised them, with much love, kindness and respect for all. Rest In Peace and love of Jesus my friend.
– Josie Winslow