Barbara Jean Fillion

Barbara Jean Fillion, age 79, of Toledo, died Monday, December 5, 2011 at her home with her loving family by her side. She was born December 28, 1931 in Toledo to the late John and Agnes Sodd Thomas. Barb married her beloved husband John Fillion on September 9, 1950 and he survives. Also surviving are her children, Christina Louis Yoppolo, John Heidi Fillion, Diane Patrick Spino and Joseph Catherine Fillion; eight grandchildren; brother, Richard Giang Thomas; sister-in-law, Dolores DAlessio; dear friend, Barbara Nolan; numerous nieces and nephews; and her dog, Buddy. She was also preceded in death by brothers, James, Robert, George, Mitchell, Martin and Paul. A graduate of Notre Dame Academy, Barb was a homemaker. She was an avid bridge player and a longtime member of Christ the King Catholic Church. Visitation will be Thursday from 2-8 p.m. in the Walker Funeral Home, 5155 W. Sylvania Ave. west of Corey Rd. where the Rosary will be prayed at 7 p.m. Services will begin on Friday in the funeral home with prayers at 9:30 a.m. and proceed to Christ the King Church for Mass of Christian Burial celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Interment Toledo Memorial Park. Memorials are suggested Hospice of Northwest Ohio, 30000 E. River Rd., Perrysburg, OH 43551 or a charity of the donors choice. Online condolences can be expressed at walkerfuneralhomes.com. The family would like to offer a special thanks to The Toledo Hospital Infusion Department and the Oncology Unit at The Toledo Clinic.