Eileen Alanna (Lister) Linton, AND deN, age 86, of Peabody, passed away peacefully at 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.  They enjoyed Square Dancing with the Lancers of Salem, the Alhambra Castille Caravan #63,  summers at West Beach where she has been a member since 1970 and enjoyed collecting sea glass, traveling to the White Mountains, Canada, Hawaii and she was able to travel to Europe following the steps of St. Julie Billiart while Jack took care of the children.  Family meant most to her and she was involved in neighborhood block parties and activities and was a Den Mother.  In addition to raising 7 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.  She was honored with reading at the 1 ^st reading for Father Daniel Hart's installation when he became Bishop.  For many years, she has been a member of St. Ann's Church in Peabody.  Eileen Alanna 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, Elizabeth and her husband Merrick Teague of Georgetown and their children, Jake, Josh, Henry and Declan, Gary Yanco and his fiancé Ashley Morley of Lynn and children Cordelia O'Toole, Tallulah Yanco and Logan Morley, Samantha Lincoln and her fiance Eric Walukonis and children Avery and Benjamin, Alanna Gagne and Hunter, Nicole Linton and her children, Sierra, Jovan and Stella, Erica Linton, Shawn Linton, Jennifer and her husband Sean Leonard and their children Teagan and Finley, Kaila-Lee Linton, Eli-Evelan Linton, Megan Linton and her children Nathaniel and Alexander, Crystal Corriveau and her children, Darrian, William and Payton Anne, Fawkes J. Criss, Heather Qualter and Brandon Qualter, all of whom she adored, 2 cousins, Ann Cameron and Ruth Mahon, 2 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 11:00 a.m.  Relatives and friends respectfully invited.  Visitation is Sunday, 4:00 – 8:00 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.