Obituary of Jean Dionne

Jean L. Dionne, age 84 of Middlebury, husband of the late Dorothy Fennimore Dionne, passed away December 25, 2011 at home. Jean was born in Waterbury, CT, August 9, 1927, son of the late Emile and Alexandria (Alice) Renon Dionne. Mr. Dionne was a veteran of The Korean War having served in the U.S. Army. He was a retired tool and die maker for Timex Corporation, Middlebury, having worked there for over 40 years. Mr. Dionne was also a member of the VFW of Waterbury and was a parishioner of St. John of Cross Church, Middlebury. He was an avid golfer and a great fan of the UConn Women's Basketball Team. His greatest love was for his family and his home. He is survived by one daughter, Jeanine Toohey of Shelton; two grandchildren, Kristen Chapman and her husband Courtney, and Edward J. Toohey Jr.; and one great granddaughter, Laycie Jean Chapman, all of Shelton. Funeral services will be held Friday December 30, 2011 at 9:15 from the ALDERSON FUNERAL HOME, 9 HOLMES AVE., WATERBURY to St. John of the Cross Church, Middlebury at 10 A.M. Burial will follow in St. James Cemetery, Naugatuck. Calling hours will be held Thursday 4 to 8 P.M. at the funeral home. For online condolences, to light a candle, or share a story, please visit www.aldersonfuneralhomes.com