Richard A. Dion

Richard A. Dion obituary, Biddeford, ME

Richard A. Dion

Richard Dion Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hope Memorial Chapel - Biddeford on Jun. 28, 2025.

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Richard A. Dion (Dick), of Biddeford, Maine, passed away on June 26, 2025 after a recent hard fought battle with cancer. Dick was born on May 4,1943. Dick was the son of Maurice and Leda Dion of Biddeford.
Dick was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Jacqueline. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Cathy Dion and his two children, Jonathan (Susan) Dion and Erin (Timothy) O'Connor and his four grandchildren, Aibhlin O'Connor, Kiernan O'Connor, Shea O'Connor, and Evan Dion.
Dick was a 1962 graduate of St. Louis High School. He was a senior class president and a highly decorated football and baseball player. He was a three year starter of both the St. Louis football and baseball teams. In 1961, he helped lead
the St. Louis football team to a State Championship and an undefeated season.
Dick was a standout in baseball. He was the 1961 Telegram League batting champion with a notable.482 batting average. He attended Bowling Green State University in Ohio. To acknowledge these accomplishments, Dick was inducted to the Biddeford Athletic Hall of Honor in 2015.
Dick was employed as a welder at Prescott Metal as well as being the head of grounds and maintenance at Thornton Academy. Dick enjoyed playing golf, doing puzzles, and spending time with his family and friends. He was known for his friendly outgoing personality, his sense of humor, and his helpful nature.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm at Hope Memorial Chapel, 480 Elm Street, Biddeford, Maine 04005. A Funeral Outside of Mass will follow at 1:00 pm. Committal will be in St. Joseph Cemetery in Biddeford.
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Michael & Donna Dion

July 2, 2025

Our deepest sympathy to Dick's family. Dick leaves a large hole in so many individuals' heart. He was respected by everyone who met him.
Dick was a caring person, with a great sense of humor, Dick always stopped to speak to anyone no matter where Dick happen to be. Dick was a constant at all Biddeford football and baseball games at Waterhouse Field and St. Louis Field. For years you could find Dick walking with his recently deceased dog down West St. and speaking to everyone he met on the way. For us one of hiss biggest contribution was his dedication to the St. Louis Alumni Association, his many hours of work and support he provided to the Alumni Association will be remember for many years to come. Dick will be remembered by family and friends, Dick's body has passed away but Dick's inner spirit was released to will live on in family and the hearts of the Biddeford community.

Mike and Donna Dion

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