Evangeline C. (Kaminski) Dion |
| Posted 2023-05-22 by mhenderson |
| Published by Today's News Herald on May 21, 2023 - Lake Havasu City, Arizona - Evangeline C. Dion, known to many as "Von," passed away on April 5, 2023, at Lake View Terrace in Lake Havasu City, after a brief illness. She was born on June 7, 1926, in Manchester, New Hampshire, to Stanley and Jadwiga Kaminski (Stone). Evangeline graduated from high school in 1943 and went on to join the Cadet Nurse Corps training program, following in her sister's footsteps. She graduated in 1945 and worked as a surgical nurse until her marriage to Arthur S. Dion of Manchester, New Hampshire. Evangeline was a devoted mother to her three daughters, Jennifer, Constance,and Alison. She returned to work as the school nurse for Hershey Junior High School, where she is remembered fondly by many students and faculty. She was an avid traveler and served as a chaperone for the school's Easter trips abroad. After retirement, she continued to learn and travel through elder hostel programs, visiting places such as Poland, Alaska, and Santa Fe, New Mexico. Evangeline had a passion for NCIS, with Abbey being her favorite character, as well as Jeopardy, Antique Road Show, and classic movies. She also enjoyed reading about history, medicine, and working on puzzles. Evangeline was predeceased by her husband, Arthur S. Dion, her sister, Mary Frye, and her daughter, Jennifer A. Dion. She is survived by her two daughters, Constance L. Wagner and Alison R. Dion CAPT (ret) PHS, as well as her grandchildren, Stephan M. Wagner and Katherine Dion Ide, and great-granddaughter, Rhea J. Wagner. Evangeline will be deeply missed by all who knew her. |
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