Robert R. Dion

Robert R. Dion, age 87, died on Saturday January 16, 2021, surrounded by his loving family at his residence in Scarborough, Maine. He was the husband of Elizabeth A. (Drolet) Dion.

            Mr. Dion was born in Worcester, MA. He graduated from St. John’s Preparatory School in Danvers, MA, and he received his Bachelor of Science degree in Architecture from Rhode Island School of Design. He served in the Navy on active duty from 1957 to 1962 and retired as a Lieutenant Commander. Mr. Dion opened his Architectural firm in Sudbury MA in 1965 and continued his business until he retired in 2013. During his career he designed many places of worship, private residences, condominiums, restaurants, professional offices, and commercial buildings. Architecture was his passion. He especially enjoyed meeting with parish council members to discuss their needs and preferences for the design of their parish hall or church. Later in his career he enjoyed the newly flourishing development of green design concepts in architecture. He was a member of the American Institute of Architects and the Boston Society of Architects. He served on the Salvation Army Advisory Board and on many town boards and Historical Commissions.

            Mr. Dion loved sailing and sailboat maintenance. He spent many memorable summers cruising New England waters with his wife and children. He also loved fishing in Buzzards Bay and the peacefulness of quahogging with friends and family in Sippican Harbor. He could be found during many winter weekends doing personal woodworking projects at home.

            Mr. Dion was the son of the late Dr. Alfred J. and Yvonne B. (Roberts) Dion of Worcester, MA. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Elizabeth A. (Drolet) Dion, a son, David R. Dion and his wife Ellen O. Dion of Marion, MA, and two daughters, Dr. Carol A. Dean and her husband Dr. Bill Swartz of Cumberland Foreside, ME, and Martha E. Plumb and her husband J. Hudson Plumb IV of Medfield and Marion MA. He had seven wonderful grandchildren and one set of twin great grandchildren all of whom he loved and enjoyed beyond measure. He will be dearly missed.

            A private funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Mattapoisett. Memorial contributions may be made to The Society of St. Vincent de Paul, St. Rita’s Church, P.O. Box 902, Marion, MA, 02738. Arrangements are by the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals, 50 County Rd., Mattapoisett. For online condolence book, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com.

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