Eleanor Frances Gannon

Portland- Eleanor Frances Gannon, 93, of Primrose Lane, died peacefully on Monday, October 25, 2021 at her home with her loving family by her side. Eleanor was born in Portland, Maine on July 2, 1928 the daughter of the late George A. and Mary C. (Frates) Mulherin. She attended local schools and graduated from Portland High School in the class of 1946. On September 5, 1949 she married the love of her life, William T. Gannon at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception and, together, celebrated 65 years of marriage together. Eleanor worked for Cook Everett & Pennell for thirty years as a clerk/buyer, and then three years for J.E. Gould Drug Company retiring in 1991. She was a long time communicant of St. Pius X Catholic Church in Portland. In her sparetime she enjoyed working in her flower gardens, lunch at Dimillo's Restaurant, and bus trips with friends. Her greatest love was the time that she spent with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, William T. Gannon in 2014; a sister, Rosemary Hardison; a brother, Dennis A. Mulherin. She is survived by a daughter, Anne and her husband Kenneth Clarke of Standish; a son, James and his wife Suzanne Gannon of Cape Elizabeth; four grandchildren, Jennifer M. and her husband Tylor Lamy of Windham, Stephanie L. and her wife, Laura Clarke of Windham, James T. Gannon Jr. of South Portland, Kimberly and her husband Donald Trent of Standish; five great grandchildren, Ryley, Brady, Harper, Zachary, and Isabelle. Visiting hours celebrating Eleanor's life will be held on Monday, November 1, 2021 from 9:00am to 10:30am at the Conroy-Tully Walker Funeral Home, 172 State Street, Portland, ME. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00am at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 492 Ocean Ave, Portland, ME. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Broadway, South Portland, ME. To view Eleanor's memorial page, or to share an online condolence, please visit www.ConroyTullyWalker.com