West Hartford, Connecticut
DILLON, James C. E., II James C. E. Dillon II, 77, of Port St. Lucie, FL. and West Hartford, died in the arms of his beloved wife, Joan Nolan Dillon, surrounded by his daughter, Helen D. Dillon, and grandson, Andre Dillon Courtois on Thursday, (October 8, 2009). James was the son of the late James C. E. Dillon and Helen Daly Dillon. He is survived by his wife, Joan Nolan Dillon; his two daughters, Helen D. Dillon of West Hartford, Marie Dahleh of Lexington, MA; three grandchildren, Andre Dillon Courtois of West Hartford, Taher and Jumana Dahleh of Lexington MA; two sisters, Miss Marylou Dillon of West Hartford and Helen Dillon Walker and brother-in-law, Philip Walker of West Hartford. He was predeceased by his two brothers, Thomas D. Dillon and Charles J. Dillon. James was a graduate of Georgetown Prep in Washington, DC, Trinity College in Hartford, the American Academy of Funeral Services in New Yor City, and the Computer Processing Institute of Connecticut. James served in the US Army from 1952 - 1954. James was a licensed funeral director and embalmer for the family's funeral business, then spent several years at The Travelers as a systems manager, finally retiring as a sales representative from ESCO. He was member of Holy Family Church of St. Lucie, FL and St. Ann's Church of Avon. James was a member of the Greater Hartford Jaycees, serving as the secretary in 1965-66 and the co-chairman of the GHO in 1967. He was a member of the Past Chairman's Association of the GHO, Buick Championship, and St. Paul-Travelers Championship, the Knights of Columbus, the Elks, the Friendly Sons and Daughters of Ireland in FL, the Irish Cultural Institute of FL, the Funeral Directors Association of America, and the CT State Funeral Directors Association. He served as a Justice of the Peace and a chili judge for the State of Connecticut. The funeral will be Wednesday, October 21, 9 a.m. from The Dillon-Baxter Funeral Home, 1276 Berlin Tpke., Wethersfield, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial, 10 a.m. in St. Peter Claver Church, 47 Pleasant Street, West Hartford. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery, West Hartford. Visiting hours will be Tuesday, October 20th, 3-7 p.m. at The Dillon-Baxter Funeral Home. To share a memory with the family, please visit, www.dillonbaxter.com.
Read MoreDear Joan and family:
So sad to learn of Jim's passing. He had more than his share of health issues - may he rest peacefully. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. With many fine memories.
Betty & Jack Barlow - 1967 GHO Manpower
Chairman
Jack Barlow
October 21, 2009
I was very saddened to hear of Jim's passing. Jim was my first manager when I started work at the Travelers right out of college back in 1984. I will always remember our first meeting. The first words out of his mouth were 'Would you like a kiss?' Of course, he meant a Hershey's kiss! I will always remember his sense of humor and his generosity. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Brenda McLean
October 21, 2009 | Locke, NY
It is with great sadness I received this news. I also worked with Jim at the Travelers,and have only the fondest memories of that time. Please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss.
Tony Fiore
October 20, 2009 | Wethersfield, CT
I am so sorry for your loss! ( : What a trial your family has gone through. It saddens me to think of all you have endured these past few months. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time of your life.
Tracy Riordan
October 20, 2009 | Newington, CT
Our sincere sympathies for your loss.
Dillon-Baxter Funeral Home
October 20, 2009 | Wethersfield, CT
Cousin Jim,
Always giving and thinking of others. Big heart full of kindness. You will be missed by many who benefitted from all your thoughtfulness. God bless your family.
Rick, Betsy,John, Caroline, Tim and Steve
Betsy Dillon
October 19, 2009 | W. Hftd, CT
To the Dillon Family:
I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Dillon's passing. I have found childhood memories of all of you. Please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers. May he rest in peace.
Michael Morgan
October 19, 2009 | Farmington, CT
MaryLou, May God bless you and your family. How well I remember you all I believe on Monroe Street growing up as kids. Shirley (Fitzgibbon) Hatfield
Shirley Hatfield
October 19, 2009 | Avon, CT
I worked with Jim for several years at The Travelers and always appreciated his enthusiasm and the great relationships he had with the people he worked with. My sympathies for your loss.
Rick Prouser
October 18, 2009 | Lake Oswego, OR
