Philomena Gillen Obituary
The world bids farewell to Philomena Gillen in Lafayette, Indiana, departing on February 4, 2025 at the age of 93. Philomena leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Philomena Gillen to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Thomas Edward and Mary Halliday (Brooks); her husband Gerard Gillen; her daughter Lorraine Smales; and her siblings, John, Bill, Tony, Peggy and Gemma.
She is survived by: her children, Michael Gillen (Shawn) of Lafayette, IN, Julieanne Davis (Paul) of Woodlands, TX and Maria Novak of Lafayette, IN; her son-in-law Carl Smales of England; her grandchildren, Gary, Jonathan, Maryanne, Fiona, Philomena, Abigail, Adam, Harry, Ben, Tara, Erin and Conor; and her great grandchildren, Henry, Reuben, Arthur, Esther and Bernadette. She is also survived by nieces and nephews.
Memorial donations may be made to Franciscan Hospice in loving memory of Philomena.
