Eileen Blundell Mallon
Eileen Blundell Mallon, age 88, of Highland Beach, FL passed away peacefully at home on February 19, 2021. She was born in Akron, OH on November 22, 1932 and preceded in death by her parents Helen Closson Blundell and Charles Blundell; her aunt Catherine Pond Phillips and uncle Frank Pond; and her granddaughter Ashley Nebel. Eileen is survived by her beloved husband and best friend of 66 years, Philip Joseph Mallon; children Linda Mallon, Laurie Nebel, and John Mallon (Kris); grandchildren Amy Pappas, Chelsea Mallon, Jeffrey Nebel, Carly Mallon, Jenna Caputo and Tessa Caputo; great grandchildren Sophia Pappas and Landon Pappas; the cousins she grew up with - Nancy Brown and Clayton Pond; and many dear cousins, nieces and nephews.
Phil and Eileen were married in 1954, following her graduation from Syracuse University. They followed the sun to Boca Raton, FL in 1960. Eileen embraced the outdoor lifestyle while raising her family and teaching at local Montessori schools. In 1969 Eileen and Phil purchased an old farmhouse and 90 acres in W. Windsor, VT. They devoted their summers to restoring the land, creating beautiful gardens and hosting family gatherings.
One of Eileen’s favorite quotes captured her essence: “Not all of us can do great things, but we can all do small things with great love.” Every day she enriched the lives of others through her acts of love and kindness. She led with a quiet selflessness, gentle heart and unshakable inner strength. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother; and a fabulous cook, party planner and quilter.
Eileen relished life’s simple pleasures, and treated people and the earth with utmost respect. She loved angels, and many who knew her described Eileen as their earth angel. Our beloved angel is now soaring with her heavenly counterparts, forever in our hearts. See www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/boca-ratonfl/eileen-mallon-10065191 for full obituary. A celebration of life will be held at a future date. Memorial contributions in Eileen’s memory may be made to Wrap A Smile c/o Ann Demeranville, 915 Woodvine Rd., Asheville, NC 28803 or Parkinson’s Foundation at www. parkinson.org or Parkinson’s Foundation, 200 SE 1st Street, Suite 800, Miami, FL 33131. Wrap A Smile also welcomes children’s quilt donations in Eileen’s honor. For information, email quilts7780@gmail.com.