She was born in Oswego and was the daughter of the late William and Florence Mercier Hawk.

Mrs. Pilon was the widow of the late Clarence A. "Bud" Pilon who died January 9, 1998.

She had been employed for many years as a senior account clerk with Oswego County.

Mrs. Pilon was a communicant of St. Peter's Church.

She is survived by one daughter Julia Burns of Oswego, two sons, William F. Pilon of Hinesville, GA, James R. (Jill) Pilon of Oswego, ten grandchildren, William (Karen) Pilon, Bernadette (Larry) Dasher, Clarence (Krista) Pilon, Jill (David) Allen, Scott (Kim) Pilon, Anthony (Linda)Burns, Eric (Cathy) Burns, Erin Burns, Judith Burns, Alexia Burns,  numerous great grandchildren and great great grandchildren, a former daughter in-law Carol Pilon, several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by a Grandson, John Pilon, Daughter in law, Edith M Pilon, Son in law John T Burns, seven brothers and one sister.

Funeral services will be Wednesday 9:30AM from the Dain-Cullinan Funeral Home and at 10:00AM in St. Peter's Church. Burial will be in St. Peter's Cemetery. Calling hours Monday from 7-9PM and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9PM at the funeral home.

Contributions may be made to Trinity Catholic School 115 East Fifth St. Oswego, NY 13126.