Westborough – Marjorie J. (Jamieson) Dion, 81, of Westborough and formerly of Fayville, peacefully passed away Thursday, July 24, 2014 surrounded by her family. She was the wife of Lucien “Bucky” M. Dion, who passed away in 1980.
Marge was raised in Quincy and when she was married, she moved to Southborough where she raised her family. After her husband died, she went back to school at night to become a certified home health aide in order to support her children.
She worked for several home health care companies in the MetroWest area for many years. When she sold her home, she moved to Westborough and became a very active volunteer at the Westborough Senior Center, and was named Volunteer of the year in 2000.
She was a former president and active member of the Westborough VFW, Women's Auxiliary Post 9013. She also enjoyed playing bingo and spending time with her family and friends.
She is survived by her children, Diane Dion of Shrewsbury, Ronald Dion of North Dakota, John Dion of Connecticut, and Peter Dion and Denise Padula, both of Marlborough; a brother, George Jamieson of Mansfield; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her daughter, Cynthia Cornell.
Visiting hours will be Monday, July 28, from 5-7 p.m., at the Morris Funeral Home, 40 Main St., Southborough. A Mass of resurrection will be held Tuesday, July 29, at 10 a.m., at St. Matthew Church, 26 Highland St., Southborough. Burial will follow in the Southborough Rural Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be sent to the American Cancer Society, 9 Riverside Rd., Weston, MA 02493.
To leave words of condolence to the family, please visit www.morrisfuneralparlor.com.
