Marie J. Dion

WORCESTER-Marie J. (LaForest) Dion, 62, of 329 Greenwood Street, died Monday, August 29 in the Hospice Residence after an illness. She leaves her husband of 11 years, Kenneth J. Dion, her special family who called her "mom", Chris and Larry Estrada, Kim, David and Philip, four stepchildren, Wayne, Cindy, William and Kevin, a brother, Philip R. LaForest of Worcester, nieces and nephews. A brother Raymond LaForest and a sister, Patricia Ferraivolo, predeceased her.

She was born in Worcester the daughter of Raymond J. and Agnes M. (Sluckis) LaForest and lived here all her life. Marie was a health service aide.

A calling hour will be held on Thursday September 1 from 10:30 until 11:30 a.m. followed by a funeral service at 11:30 a.m. in CALLAHAN & FAY BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 61 Myrtle St. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the VNA Care Hospice, 120 Thomas St., Worcester, MA 01608.