Obituary: Eileen Ericson Remlin, 75, Of Shelton

Information via Abriola Parkview Funeral Home

Eileen Ericson Remlin, age 75, of Shelton, beloved wife of Roy M. Remlin, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 19, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Norwalk, she was the daughter of the late Eric F. Ericson and Marguerite (Gilmore) Ericson. She was also predeceased by her brother, Eric Ericson.

In addition to her loving husband, Roy, Eileen is survived by her sons, Jim Remlin of Atlanta, GA, and John Remlin of Trumbull, CT, their wives Christina and Carolyn, and five wonderful and loved grandchildren, Oliver, Carter, Leo, Ella and Alice, as well as several cousins, nieces and nephews.

Eileen was a graduate of Wilton High School and Centenary College for Women. She worked for 15 years at Perkin Elmer Corporation in Wilton, as both the Executive Assistant for the Director of Engineering and the Executive Secretary for the Marketing Division.

When her children were born, she embraced the role of homemaker with love and attention. She devoted her time and resources to supporting her family in every endeavor, recognizing and celebrating their successes and comforting them with love and kindness when times were tough.

Eileen and Roy celebrated 50 years of marriage in 2021 with family and friends. In 2022, she organized a family vacation for her children and grandchildren at their favorite vacation spot in the Poconos to reminisce and celebrate recent family milestones. Eileen also cared dearly for all of her close friends and extended family through the years, often keeping in touch through long chats over the phone.

Eileen had a great sense of humor, a loving personality, and a kind heart. She was a wonderful listener and enjoyed conversations with everyone she came in contact with. To know her was to love her. She will be deeply missed by many.

Relatives and friends may greet the family on Friday morning from 9:30 a.m. until 11 a.m. in the Abriola Parkview Funeral Home, 419 White Plains Rd., Trumbull, CT. A funeral service will take place at 11 a.m. Interment will follow in Huntington Lawn Cemetery East, Shelton, CT.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Norma Pfriem Breast Cancer Center, 111 Beach Rd., Fairfield, CT, 06824, www.pinkpledge.org or to a charity of one's choice.