Peabody - Eileen Alanna (Lister) Linton, AND deN, age 86, of Peabody, passed away peacefully in her home with her family by her side. She was the beloved wife of the late John "Jack" A. Linton, Sr. Raised in Lawrence, she was the daughter of the late C. Howard and Adrienne (Godin) Lister. She was a graduate of Lawrence High School, class of 1953, and also attended Merrimack College. Eileen Alanna worked at her father's gas station, "Lister's Texaco" as a mechanic along with her brothers for many years. When working for New England Telephone Company, she met the love of her life who worked for Western Union. In addition to raising seven children, for 11 years, Alanna worked at St. John's School in Peabody as Administrative Assistant and at Linden Meyer Munroe until her retirement. Her Roman Catholic Religion was a cornerstone of her life and built many friendships. She was a woman of great faith and was an Associate of Notre Dame. In the early 1970's, she supported the first Spanish Speaking Mass at St. John's Church. For many years, she has been a member of St. Ann's Church in Peabody. She was was the mother of eight, including infant Mary, who passed in 1959 and is survived by her children, John A. "Jax" Linton Jr. of Peabody, Geraldine "Geri" and her husband Joseph Meaney of Lynn, Paul Linton of New Hampshire, Patrick Linton of New Mexico, Christopher "CJ" Linton and his wife Theresa of Virginia, Adrienne Linton of Peabody and Monica Corriveau and her fiancé Ron Howard of Methuen, 16 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren, all of whom she adored, two cousins, Ann Cameron and Ruth Mahon, two sisters-in-law, Nancy Lister and Claire Linton, many nieces, nephews, her doggy Daisey-Mae and many friends. She was the sister of the late C. Howard Lister Jr. and twins Robert M. and Richard V. Lister.

A funeral Mass will be held in St. Ann's Church, 136 Lynn Street, Peabody on Monday at 11 a.m. Relatives and friends respectfully invited. Visitation is Sunday, 4 to 8 p.m. in the Goodrich Funeral Home, 128 Washington Street, Lynn. In lieu of flowers and the preference of Eileen Alanna, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital. For complete obituary or to send a message, kindly visit www.goodrichfuneralhome.com.