Shirley E. (Morton) Filon a lifelong Needham resident died on Thursday March 3, 2005. She was 82 years old. A graduate of Needham High School Class of 1940, Shirley also attended Hickock Business School. Mrs. Filon worked as a secretary for the New Haven Railroad and then for 28 years at the William Carter Company formerly of Needham. Mother of Linda McIntosh of Needham and the late Alan Filon. Sister of Ruth Beech of Needham. She was the grandmother of Stacey Shaughnessy of Needham, Kimberly Payne of South Natick, Scott D. Wade and Bradley J. Filon both of Needham. Also survived by one great grandson Jake Wade of Needham. A Funeral service will be held at the Eaton Funeral Home 1351 Highland Avenue Needham on Monday March 7 at 11:00 AM. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Visiting hours on Sunday from 4-7 PM. Interment at Needham Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations in Shirley’s name may be made to the Stanley R. Tippett House 920 South Street Needham MA 02492.