Roger Omer Dion

Roger Omer Dion passed away January 16, 2017 with his family by his side.  He was born March 11, 1931 in Central Falls, RI to Wilfred and Yvonne (Roux) Dion.

Roger attended Central Falls, RI schools before becoming a Brickmason for over thirty years and then a Foreman for the Biddeford Public Works Department for over twenty years.  He retired in 1995.

Roger married Bernadette “Bernie” Nolette February 3, 1951 at St. Andre’s Church in Biddeford.  He was a very gentle and easy-going person who cared for and was kind to everyone he met, as well as a supportive and loving father and husband.  Roger loved to spend time with his family and his winters in Florida.  He enjoyed dancing, snowmobiling, camping and playing Bingo.  He also was a sports fanatic, especially when it came to the Red Sox and Patriots.

Roger was preceded in death by his parents, Wilfred and Yvonne Dion and brother, Lucien Dion.  He is survived by: his wife of 66 years, Bernie Dion of Old Orchard Beach; daughter, Sandra Paynter and her husband Dennis of Old Orchard Beach; son, Steven Dion and his wife Sylvia of Windham; sister, Doris Boudreau of South Portland; grandson, Adam Fleming and his wife Sabrina of Biddeford; great-grandson, Caleb Fleming of Biddeford; and nephew, Richard Champagne and his wife Terry of South Portland.

A memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, January 28, 2017 at the Barron Center, 1145 Brighton Ave., Portland, ME 04102.

The family would like to thank the Barron Center.  For nearly 12 years, the caretakers and residents provided care, companionship, and kindness to Roger, and he enjoyed spending his time here – going on trips, listening to live music, and spending time with his special friends Joe and Mikey.

Donations may be made in Roger’s name to the Maine Muscular Dystrophy Association, 39 Mechanic St. #100, Westbrook, ME 04092.

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