Lena Dion Obituary
The memory of Lena Dion (Chicopee, Massachusetts), who passed away on March 13, 2025 at the age of 87, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Alfredo Gomes and Marcelina Gomes (Ribeiro); her former husband Raymond H. Dion; her siblings, Mary Gomes, Joaquin, Diamontino, Julio, Antonio, Alfred Jr., Bernardino and Manuel Gomes; and her stepson Steven Jillson.
She is survived by: her husband Ernest H. Jillson of Chicopee; her sons, Michael Dion (Samantha) of Springfield, Steven Dion (Tammy) of Chicopee, Alan Dion (Winnie) of Chicopee and Ernest Jillson, Jr. (Miriam) of Miami, FL; her stepdaughters, Cynthia Sankolowicz (Patrick) of Manchester, TN and Angela Plassmann of Northampton; and her grandchildren, Thomas, Schuyler, Daniel, Jessica, Kayleigh, Caleb, Sydney, Nathan, Tiffany, Matthew, Tito, Rachel, Patrick Jr., Mandy and Joshua. She is also survived by many great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Dakin Humane Society, 171 Union St, Springfield, MA 01105.
