Robert Edmond Dion

DION Robert Edmond Dion, age 67, of Lady Lake, Fla., died unexpectedly at his home on Monday, October 8, 2007. He was the husband of the late Constance (Kaczynski) Dion. He was born in Webster, Mass. on March 30, 1940, a son of the late Edmond and Janet (Brogan) Dion. Mr. Dion earned his Masters Degree in Education from the University of Massachusetts. He taught in the Norwalk School System from 1960 to 1968 and at Staples High School from 1968 to 1995. He lived in Brookfield for 17 years prior to retiring to Florida 10 years ago. He was a dedicated teacher, an avid golfer and a devoted family man. He is survived by his five children, Robert Dion and his wife, Jennifer, of Newtown, Keith Dion and his wife, Michelle, of Brookfield, Kevin Dion of Rocky Hill, Jennifer Wood and her husband, John, of Casper, Wyo., Leanne Furlong and her husband, Thomas of Torrington; 15 grandchildren, Emily and Samantha Dion, Taylor, Maren, and Madison Dion, Kevin, Cody, Kyle and Megan Dion, Steven and Brittany Robbins, Shannon and John Wood, Ashley and Amber McCarty. A Graveside Service will be held on Monday, October 15, 2007 at 11 a.m. in Section 12 of St. Peter's Cemetery, Danbury. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. in the Brookfield Funeral Home, 786 Federal Rd., Brookfield. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations in Mr. Dion's memory be made to:American Cancer Society, 3709 W. Jetton Ave., Tampa , FL 33629 or to Elks National Foundation, 2750 N. Lakeview Ave., Chicago , IL 60614. To light a candle of hope and remembrance please visit our website at www.CornellMemorial.com.