Obituary of Robert Edmond Dion

Robert Edmond Dion March 30, 1940 - October 08, 2007 Robert Edmond Dion, age 67, of Lady Lake, Florida, died unexpectedly at his home on October 8, 2007. He was the husband of the late Constance (Kaczynski)Dion. He was born in Webster, MA 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 1960-1968 and at Staples High School from 1968-1995. 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 5 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, WY, Leanne Furlong and her husband Thomas of Torrington; 15 grandchildren: Emily & Samantha Dion, Taylor, Maren, & Madison Dion, Kevin, Cody, Kyle & Megan Dion, Steven and Brittany Robbins, Shannon and John Wood, Ashley and Amber McCarty. Funeral Information A Graveside Service will be held on Monday, October 15, 2007 at 11:00 AM in Section 12 of St. Peter's Cemetery, Danbury. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8 at the Brookfield Funeral Home, 786 Federal Rd., Brookfield. Donations Information 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.