Roland Donald Dion

Roland Donald “Don” Dion, 84, passed away peacefully at his home on May 21, 2022, after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. A lifelong Salem resident, he attended Ste Anne’s School and Salem High School. He attended Franklin Institute of Technology and later received his Journeyman and Master Electricians licenses from the GE Apprentice Program. He worked for and later owned McQueeney Electric of Beverly for over 50 years. Always a hardworking family man, he was willing to help anyone who asked. Don made friends anywhere he went, and he loved morning coffee on Devereux Beach with the guys. He was a proud father and Pepere, attending as many events as he could on the field, the stage, or the court. He loved his home on Anna Maria Island in Florida, where he would vacation and later live part time. His favorite times were having his kids and grandkids down on the boat and enjoying the beautiful island. Don is survived by his children, Peter Dion and his wife Jeannine of Georgetown and Cindy Cole and her husband Dave of Danvers. His grandchildren Andrew, Kelsey, and Caitlyn Dion, Adam Cole and his fiancé Paige, and Hunter and Ryan Cole. His also survived by his longtime companion, Maureen Daley and her family, Christine, Adam, Nicholas “Buzzy”, and Lisa. He is also survived by his former wife and still dear friend, Anita Dion, and his sister Doris Leblanc of East Hartford, Connecticut. He is predeceased by his siblings Tony Dion, Edmour Dion, Lionel Dion, Lorraine Veilleux, and Isabelle Briggs. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, May 28, 2022 at 11AM in Saint Mary of the Annunciation Church, 24 Conant St., Danvers. Burial will follow in Saint Mary Cemetery, Salem. Relatives and friends are invited. Visiting hours are Saturday morning prior to the Mass from 9:00-10:30AM in C.R. Lyons & Sons Funeral Directors, 28 Elm St., Danvers Square. In lieu of flowers, donations in Don’s memory may be made to the Parkinson's Foundation, 200 SE 1st St., Suite 800, Miami, FL 33131. To share a message with Don’s family, please visit www.LyonsFuneral.com.