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April 5, 1927 - May 24, 2017

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Philomena Gilson, 90, of Honesdale and formerly Bayonne, NJ, died on Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at Ellen Memorial Health Care Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, John F. Gilson on February 26, 2012.

Born on April 5, 1927 in Bayonne, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Rose Cimello Salerno. A housewife and loving mother, Philomena and John retired to Honesdale in 2008 to be closer to family.

Surviving is her son Thomas J. Gilson and her daughter Rose Marie Blaney; 7 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.

Private graveside services will be held in Fairview Memorial Park, Elmhurst at the convenience of her family.

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