Tribute Wall
Saturday
1
February
Visitation
2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Saturday, February 1, 2025
Brenan's Paradise Row Funeral Home
111 Paradise Row
Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada
Sunday
2
February
Celebration of Life
1:00 pm
Sunday, February 2, 2025
Brenan’s Funeral Home Chapel
111 Paradise Row
Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada
506-634-7424
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Natia and Edward DeMings posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
Our deepest condolences, you all are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
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Mark Goddard posted a condolence
Sunday, February 2, 2025
My Condolences to Dion's family. It was a nice service today and lot of funny stories. I never did know Dion very well we worked together 25 or 26 years ago.
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Cindy posted a condolence
Sunday, February 2, 2025
Condolences to the whole family. The sudden departure of Dion will leave a void in alot of people's lives, but his kind spirit and cherished memories will live on in all of us forever. Rest in peace dear friend.
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John Matthews posted a condolence
Saturday, February 1, 2025
Alex, sorry to hear of your Father's passing - sincere condolences.
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Saturday, February 1, 2025
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Sincerest condolences to Jean and family, and to Dolores and Dion's brothers.
I first met Dion on the Ice at the Base arena in Oromocto. He had a great set of hands and was a natural goal scorer.
Eventually I spent a lot of time in the basement at Sarcee Crescent where Dion introduced me to Prog Rock, Darts, and Monty Python. Dion was the proverbial "straw that stirred the drink", we was funny, charismatic, the life of the party, and a genuinely nice guy. I still look back fondly when I spent a memorable week with him in 1983 in Toronto seeing the sights and going to the Bowie concert at the CNE. (Photo attached is Dion and his friend Steven Ashe on his brother Bob's balcony during that trip, sorry for the quality)
I'd also like to extend my sympathies to Dion's close friends. I moved to Ontario 30 years ago and I've only seen Dion a handful of times since then, but even with those sporadic interactions I still feel like a chunk of my world is now missing, so I'm sure it's a significant loss to all those around him.
Rest in Peace Dion.
Brian Archibald
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Tina and Barry Lewis posted a condolence
Saturday, February 1, 2025
We are so sorry to hear of Dion’s passing. He was so kind and fun loving, I remember a few Halloweens at Xerox where we would wait to see what costume each other had, guaranteed he would be all in.
Jean, you and the family must be heartbroken but once you get past these first few difficult days, lean into the wonderful memories you made together, and lean on your loved ones to help you adjust, he will always be with you.
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Uncle Doug and Aunt Tina Slaunwhite posted a condolence
Saturday, February 1, 2025
We will always remember Dion for his good nature, kindness, sense of humor and the love he had for Jean and his family. A good guy taken away too soon. You will be missed Dion!
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Dale Parker posted a condolence
Saturday, February 1, 2025
So sorry for the loss of Dion I have known Him for many years around the City of Saint John, and Especially at Swiss Chalet always so nice to me when his family came in for Lunch or Supper with a smile everytime Dion will be missed my me and many more Family and Friends what a Great loss for for Saint John at the camp and drats and other entertainment he liked, Sending Condolences to his Family and Friends,you will be Watching over your Family and Friends from Heaven with your Smile, Dion my Friend Rest In Peace.
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Tanya Colwell posted a condolence
Saturday, February 1, 2025
Sending our heart felt condolences for your tragic loss. Thinking of your family during this difficult time.
Philip and Tanya Colwell
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Nellie Clarke posted a condolence
Friday, January 31, 2025
To Jean and Family sorry to hear of Dion passing always had a friendly smile when we would see each other.
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Mark Payne posted a condolence
Friday, January 31, 2025
First met Dion and Jean many years ago at St. Hubert and then worked again with him at route 1 Irving. Always a positive person and a pleasure to work with. My condolences to Jean and family.
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Garret Simpson posted a condolence
Friday, January 31, 2025
Dion was an amazing colleague and friend. We were more than 30 years apart in age but had so many common interests. I’m going to miss our endless discussions during lunchtime at work about our mutual loves; baseball, professional darts, and above all, music. I consider it a huge privilege to have met and known him.
My sincerest condolences to his whole family.
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Chris Willett posted a condolence
Friday, January 31, 2025
I first met Dion while working at Xerox. Always a smile. Eventually we were cubicle neighbours for 3 years. His dedication to family was evident and he was always talking about them and taking his half day Friday to get to the trailer.
My condolences to Jean and the whole White family on their loss
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John & Pam Robichaud posted a condolence
Friday, January 31, 2025
Jean and Family
We are saddened to hear of Dion's passing. He was such a great guy and will be missed by all that knew him. We watched his memorial video from start to finish..this was his life in a nutshell. He was loved by many, we could see it in the photos, from Wallys to his Dart family. But loved most by his real family, Jean and the boys and his granddaughter. RIP Dion
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Gavin Dsouza posted a condolence
Friday, January 31, 2025
Rest well my friend Dion , we spent a week together and the Dominican Republic on a Xerox trip , you were so much fun , have such memories of you as a livery , warm human being
Condolences to the family
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Nancy Allain posted a condolence
Friday, January 31, 2025
I met Dion years ago while working at Xerox. He was one of those happy people that made you smile. I would go to the lunchroom at times and always saw him with a group of people around him. I remember him in our Xerox toastmasters class. When it was his turn to speak, he expressed passion for his family with stories of his Mother, meeting Jean, fishing with his Dad and the love of his children and extended family. He was one of a kind. Condolences to Jean and Family.
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Mark McCann posted a condolence
Friday, January 31, 2025
It goes without saying how good of a guy Dion was but when you spend time with someone it is the little things that I am going to miss. Many Fridays as he arrived at the trailer we would have a quick chat and he would always say " we"ll see you tonight for some drinks and of course "yes". It was always fun to make him laugh because he had a funny one lol my love goes to Jean and the kids. Im gonna miss him alot!
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Friday, January 31, 2025
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I loved playing hockey with my brother. Every second year we were on the same team.
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Sherry Kinney uploaded photo(s)
Friday, January 31, 2025
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What a beautiful tribute! You can tell by all of the Facebook posts and these pictures that he was loved by many. Dion definitely LIVED between his dash. My heart goes out to you and your family.
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Bryon Chapman uploaded photo(s)
Friday, January 31, 2025
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Dion always appreciated our shared love of music, he would make me signs from everything from rock and roll bands to my favorite sports teams and even signs for our pool. He was always one the greatest guys to be around. He will be missed in so many ways. Much love brother.
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Julie Emond-McCarthy posted a condolence
Friday, January 31, 2025
My sincere condolences to Jean, Justin and Cyan. Although I knew the family for a short time several years ago, Dion was without a doubt a very loving husband, father and grandfather who would do just about anything for his family and was indeed the family protector. I offer my condolences to all of you. Nice to see pics of a grown-up, beautiful Cyan!
Julie Emond-McCarthy
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Jolynn Wilson posted a condolence
Friday, January 31, 2025
My sincere condolences to Jean & family & friends.
Dion was a wonderful guy, loved by all.
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Monique LeBlanc posted a condolence
Friday, January 31, 2025
My sincere sympathies to all his family. I will miss our chats in the lunchroom. Our team honoured you yesterday afternoon. We all walked down the downstairs together at quitting time. Just like you did with your team. RIP my friend
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David and Kathy rHarris posted a condolence
Thursday, January 30, 2025
Very sorry for your loss, and sincere condolences to Jean , Justin, Gabe , Alex and the entire White family. Thinking about all of you in this difficult time.
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Ash Dempsey posted a condolence
Thursday, January 30, 2025
My sincerest condolences to Jean, Justin, Gabe, and Alex.
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Jacolynne Smyrl-LeBlanc posted a condolence
Thursday, January 30, 2025
our deepest condolences to Dion's family & friends, sending love & prayers to his Mom & loving family! from Jack Smyrl & family! R.I.P Dion.
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Susan shilling posted a condolence
Thursday, January 30, 2025
My condolences on the sorrowful loss of Dion. May the love of friends and family give you some comfort at this difficult time. May his memory be a blessing for you.
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Esther and Grant Craig posted a condolence
Thursday, January 30, 2025
Our sincere condolences to Delores,Bob Danielle and all of the family for your heart breaking loss...Thinking of your family at this most difficult time.
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Cynthia Homeney posted a condolence
Thursday, January 30, 2025
My condolences to Dion's Family. I first meet MR. White Dion when he came to be our restaurant manger at the Route 1 Dolan RD. Irving. We all thought how is this man going to handle 26 waiters all women well handle us he did with his kindness and funny ways. Went he left I would run into him from time to time it was always Cynthia how are you and the girls out there. What a great person and the manger we had . He will be missed by many .Sorry for your loss
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Sharon Tayes Posted Jan 30, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Dion was such a great friend and manage at the Dolan Rd Irving we shared many laughs he alway made our day interesting customers loved him as we did to.. sending our deepest condolences to Jean and Family RIP Dion until we meet again
Sharon Tayes & Family
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Ian D. Macarthur posted a condolence
Thursday, January 30, 2025
To Gabe and family, So sorry for your loss
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Hazel White posted a condolence
Thursday, January 30, 2025
Dion was a wonderful nephew and much loved. Our hearts are broken. Love and condolences to the family. So very sorry we won’t be able to attend he services. But our thoughts will be with you❤️
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Christin Grattan posted a condolence
Thursday, January 30, 2025
Dion was one of the first people I met when I was hired by Xerox 18 years ago. Dion was moving to a new role and I was assuming his current position. His guidance and care I will never forget. His introduction to the assignment/ territory led me to be a successful Xerox Telesales rep. I have since been promoted to a Production Specislist role
I believe I would not be where I am today had it not been for Dion
Navigating a whole new world I would have been lost without him
Sending deepest care and love to Dion's family
Christin Cassidy Grattan
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Cheryle Hayes posted a condolence
Thursday, January 30, 2025
Jean and Boys I was so sorry to hear of the passing of Dion. Please accept my heartfelt condolences to you all at this very difficult time, Prayers and thought for you all at this time/
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Lee benoit posted a condolence
Thursday, January 30, 2025
My condolences,dion was a great guy and friend. And an incredible family man. God bless rest in peace my friend.
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Betty and Peter Richard posted a condolence
Thursday, January 30, 2025
Sending our heartfelt sympathies from Cape Breton
I first met Dion at Xerox and it wasn't long before I became one of his lunch buddies and friend as he made everyone feel welcome. I will never forget Santa Dion at one his family Christmas gatherings. Dion insisted on making my husband a sign for our bonfires "Welcome to our bonfire where more than marshmallows get toasted." We will forever think of Dion at our bonfires and what a nice guy he was! Cheers to you Dion!
Prayers and blessings to you and all your family!
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ROSE Gaudet posted a condolence
Thursday, January 30, 2025
Sorry for your loss .Had great times with Don at the dances.
Rose Gaudet
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Dana Cormier posted a condolence
Thursday, January 30, 2025
Jean and family my deepest condolences it was back in the late 80's when Dion gave me my first job at St. Huberts. I remember you at his side. Dion was full of life and a great manager. Year's later I ran into him working at Xerox and he still looked the same as he did and still full of life. Then again Year's later seeing him at Irving oil. My deepest condolences to you and your family.
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Dan Marsh Gail Morton and Devante posted a condolence
Thursday, January 30, 2025
When we came to Wallys 9 years ago, Dion was so welcoming. We had many laughs and talks over the summers. He got me hooked on darts until I got the shakes then imitated me shaking trying to throw my darts. He was that funny! He was so kind to our grandson Devante telling fishing tales. You will never be forgotten my friend and wallys has a big void that will never be filled. Here's to you Dion, a life well lived although too short. To Jean and family all we can offer is prayers and support for your lives have changed forever. God bless all of you
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Subrina Persaud posted a condolence
Thursday, January 30, 2025
Condolences to the friends and family of Dion White. I had the good fortune to work with Dion during his time at Xerox. What a gentleman and professional! Always respectful and full of life and laughter. You are missed my friend. May God hover his healing hands over your family and loved ones, and give them the strength they will need.
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Donna & Joe Speight and Family posted a condolence
Thursday, January 30, 2025
Gabe, Jean and Family , so sorry to hear about your Dads/Husbands passing . I know by all the pics how close you all were and the love you all had for one another was memorable. Hold your memories close in your hearts to help you all through the sad and difficult days ahead . Keeping you in my prayers .
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Mike Keenan posted a condolence
Thursday, January 30, 2025
Sorry for your loss my condolences go out to the family and friends of Dion…
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Pam Rushton posted a condolence
Thursday, January 30, 2025
Jean I am so sorry to hear about your husband passing he was a wonderful man who love you so much he will be missed forever but he will always be in your heart ❤️
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Kathleen Griffin posted a condolence
Thursday, January 30, 2025
Dion you will be greatly missed by all. I had the pleasure to work with Dion at both Xerox and Irving Oil. He was always good for a story, and I'll always remember how much he loved sharing the joy he found in time spent with Jean and his family.
Wishing his family and friends comfort in the days ahead. Rest in peace, Dion
Kathleen Griffin
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Sarah Hector posted a condolence
Thursday, January 30, 2025
I am deeply saddened by the loss of such a great guy and a beautiful human being. I worked with Dion for 5 years at Tim Horton's and Dion was a delight to work with and an amazing boss!! Dion was that 'unique' and 'rare' person that just made everyone around him want to be his buddy. He was the perfect example of 'humanity in action".
He helped me tremendously and anyone who was in need. I loved Dion like a brother and my sympathy goes to his loving Wife and children and grandchildren, as well as his Mom and Brothers and their family.
He will be remembered as that 'special king of person' to anyone who knew him!!
Agape
Sarah Hector
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Susan MacPherson posted a condolence
Thursday, January 30, 2025
Dion was a wonderful addition to our Irving family. Always happy and chipper and quick with a laugh or joke. I so enjoyed working with him and will miss him dearly.
Susan MacPherson
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Jennifer Branscombe posted a condolence
Thursday, January 30, 2025
Alex, Emily, and to the rest of the family. I’m so incredibly sorry for the loss of this amazing sounding man. I’ve never had the pleasure of meeting him, but have heard lots of wonderful stories about him.
Praying for you all during this extremely difficult time.
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Stephen & Lori Price posted a condolence
Thursday, January 30, 2025
Our condolences Jean and family . May you find comfort in all the great people you had in your lives and great memories you made . Rest in peace Dion .
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Lisa Morris posted a condolence
Thursday, January 30, 2025
Dion will be missed by us, his family and many friends. We Love him and may he rest in peace.
Lisa and Brent Morris (cousins)
Brenda Burdon (Aunt)
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Susan and David Wall posted a condolence
Thursday, January 30, 2025
To all of Dion's family, especially Jean, and friends, you could tell the love you had for him and he will be leaving a huge hole in many hearts. He was a great neighbor to many in Red Head. Sending deepest condolences from David and Susan Wall of Red Head.
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Rosie Vlamakis posted a condolence
Thursday, January 30, 2025
Dion, you will be missed by your Irving family, Team Murray. RIP.
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Cindy Guthrie posted a condolence
Thursday, January 30, 2025
I’ve known Dion and Jean for a long time from Wally’s. Dion was always smiling always very happy and willing to pitch in and help all of the time. He was a great person with a wonderful personality. He will definitely be missed. My condolences to you Jean and your family.
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Sandra Mills posted a condolence
Thursday, January 30, 2025
Dion was one of the best, we'll miss you when we travel home again to Saint John. Wally's won't be the same without him. So happy we got to know that sweet man. Our condolences.
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Thursday, January 30, 2025
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Neil &Kim Stanton posted a condolence
Thursday, January 30, 2025
So sorry for your loss, Our thoughts are with you all.
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Carla Salazar posted a condolence
Thursday, January 30, 2025
Dion and his family were one of the first ones to welcome us when we just came to life at Lucas St., always with a smile on his face or raising his hand for say hello.
You will be missed and never forgotten my friend, where ever you are, RIP and God our Lord keeps you in his great glory..
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Wednesday, January 29, 2025
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