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Kenneth Dion Obituary

MANCHESTER -- Kenneth Thomas Dion, 48, of 189 Garden Drive, died Sept. 12, 2009, at Catholic Medical Center.

He was born on October 9, 1960, in Lowell, Mass., the son of Jacqueline (Gaudette) "Jackie" Dion and George L. Dion, who died in 2000.

He had been a resident of Manchester for more than 15 years. He was a graduate of Nashua High School.

Mr. Dion was a CNC machinist for Powerwave Technologies, Inc. formerly known as Filtronics Inc., of Merrimack. He was an avid sports enthusiast and enjoyed music, computer games, movies and had a wonderful sense of humor and uplifting positive life attitude. He had a deep love and respect for his family and friends, and he loved the Lord.

IN HIS LIFE: Kenneth is survived by his mother, Jacqueline (Gaudette) "Jackie" Dion of Laconia; his brother, William R. "Bill" Dion and his wife Kimberly of Austin, Minnesota; his sister, Linda L. Tikkanen and her husband Troy of Laconia; two nephews, Michael and Sean; three nieces, Sarah, Nicole, and Kelly.

SERVICES: There are no calling hours. Funeral services will be held Monday at 11 a.m. at Heritage Free Will Baptist Church, 349 Meredith Center Road, Laconia, with Pastor Joel Nason officiating.

Expressions of sympathy in Kenneth's name may be made to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, 10 Brookline Place, 6th Floor, Brookline, MA 02445-9924 or visit www.dana-farber.org.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Union Leader on Sep. 17, 2009.

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September 20, 2009

Dear Jackie,

We were very sorry to hear of Ken's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Paul and Lorraine Cornell

Jerry McCarthy

September 18, 2009

I worked with Ken for a number of years.He will be truly missed My deepest sympathy to his Family and Friends. Thoughts and Prayers

Helen Mullaney

September 17, 2009

Linda and family so sorry to hear about your loss.please know that your in my thoughts and prayers Helen Mullaney

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