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Robert Dion
October 15, 1926 - March 5, 2016
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<div itemprop="description">Dion, Robert John, WWII Navy Veteran, passed away at the Georgian Bay Retirement Residence in Penetanguishene on March 5th, 2016 at the age of 89. Beloved husband for 61 years of Marjorie (nee Thomson). Cherished father of Deborah Dion-Smith (John), Sandra Dion and Thomas Dion (Shelly). Loving grandfather of Kristina (Eric), Leanne (Gregory), Laura, Natalie (Matthew), Sydney, Sarah (Ken), Michael (Sarah) and great-grandfather of 11 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by parents John and Louise and by his siblings Lawrence, Wilfred, Germaine and Marion. He will be fondly remembered by his nephews, nieces and friends. <br />Visitation will be held at Nicholls Funeral Home, 330 Midland Avenue, Midland on Wednesday, March 9 from 11 a.m. until commencement of the service in the chapel at 1:30 p.m. Spring interment in St. Margaret's Cemetery. The family wishes to thank the following people for their exceptional care of Robert (Bob) - Staff of the Georgian Bay Retirement Residence, Paramed Staff, Georgian Bay General Hospital 2E Nursing Staff, Dr. Thomas &amp; Dr. Chin, Dawn &amp; Amy at Georgian Bay Retirement Residence for the tender loving palliative care given in dad's final hours. A special Thank You to Jack &amp; Margaret Vangermeron for their friendship and amazing help over the past few years. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to a charity of your choice would be appreciated.<br /></div>