Doris Marie Dion
February 9, 1932 ~ March 20, 2023
Resided in:
Sanford, Maine
Doris Dion, 91, of Sanford, Maine passed away peacefully on Monday, March 20, 2023
at the Lodges Care Center following a brief illness.
She was born on February 9, 1932 to the late Alex and Rose ( Rouleau ) Fortier.
In 1957 she married the love of her life, Albert Dion. Doris and Albert spent most of their
lives living in Sanford raising their four children. Doris was the ultimate caretaker, and
truly enjoyed caring for her family. She taught us to live each day with confidence and
gratitude. She spent her days filled with great love for others. There was nothing she
loved more than spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great
grandchildren, who were the center of her life.
Doris was a devout Catholic who practiced her faith daily and taught others to trust the
power of prayer. She was a true angel who loved others deeply and all who knew her
loved her as well.
Doris loved reading, cooking, spending time at the beach, lake, and winters in St.
Petersburg, Florida.
She is predeceased by her husband of 62 years, Albert Dion, her sister Sr. Therese
Fortier, brothers Leo, Rene, and Patrick Fortier.
She is survived by her brothers Philip and Robert Fortier, her four children and their
spouses Patricia and Stephen Desrochers, Linda and Ken Lawrence, Donna and Derrill
Savage, and Patrick Dion. She also is survived by 9 grandchildren and 13 great
grandchildren.
The family would like to offer a heartfelt thank you to the staff at the Lodges Care Center
and Compassus Hospice Care for the loving care she received.
In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.
A mass of Christian burial will be Celebrated on Friday, June 9 at 11:00 at St. Therese of Lisieux Parish Holy Family Church, 66 North Ave. Sanford. Burial will be immediately following at Southern Maine Veterans Memorail Cemetery.
Arrangements are under the direction of Black Funeral Homes and Cremation Service, Sanford-Springvale.
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Doris was a most beautiful woman. She was very caring. I so enjoyed spending time with her and Al. I know you have some wonderful memories too. Hold on to them and share with the great grandchildren. She is still watching over all of you from heaven. Hugs!
Doris was a most beautiful woman. She was very caring. I so enjoyed spending time with her and Al. I know you have some wonderful memories too. Hold on to them and share with the great grandchildren. She is still watching over all of you from heaven. Hugs!
Linda and the entire Dion family. We are so very sorry for the loss of your beautiful mom. Our thoughts are with you. Wishing you wonderful memories to carry you through this sad time. 💜
Our love, Dan & Jan (Whitten) Hussey
The many summers I spent with the Aunt Doris, Uncle Albert and the girls at the lake. I treasure those memories, and I always will!
Beautiful, caring , loving and a wonderful Mother
Doris’ light will always shine. Now and forever
I was so blessed and honored to know your mom. She was truly a beautiful lady and I will miss her.
Wherever a beautiful soul has been there is a trail of beautiful memories.” – Author Unknown
I remember the sweet lady she was whenever I saw her at the camp on Square Pond. My sympathies.
To Donna and siblings: I loved your Mom. I’m sorry to hear of her passing.
Stella Seavey