It is with great sorrow we announce the death of our dear special mother. Sherry passed very peacefully with all 5 children at her side. She is predeceased by her father Lomer Dion (2000), nephews Jared (1998) & Jordan Dion (2008). Survived by her mother Rita, aunt Elsie Mosdell (MacNeil), children Paula, Linda Vanden Hoven (Theo), Maryann Ball, Mike & Joe. Grandchildren Lauren, Gabrielle & James Ball. Siblings Gail Jiles (Steve), Reverend Glenn Dion, Steve (Chris), Verne, Victor, Charlene Askew (Rodger), Leigh (Filomena), Lindsey, Dennis (Tina), Peter (Louise). Nieces & nephews Ryan Jiles, Danae Cranley, Matthew, Ryan, Kyle, Colin, Nick, Tony, Josh, Amy, Kyri Hartmann, Brianna Davie, Morgan Sluggett, Jessica Askew, Stephanie Reid, Anthony, Danny, Lisa, Amanda & Emily.
Sherry had a kind and generous spirit. Her compassion was felt by her large family and even greater number of friends. After her children grew she worked in various roles for the Coquitlam school board. She enjoyed helping the children learn in school and in life. Retirement for mom was busier than work. She walked daily in the neighborhood she knew for over 50 years from her home on the sunny south slope of Coquitlam. She loved playing bridge with friends but the family game always came first. Her friends knew her well from Wednesday nights, Saturday afternoons, and anytime in between. Blessed with many trips around BC, to Seattle, California, North Carolina and Mexico, it wasn’t the place that thrilled her so much as the people she would see.
Her bright smile and caring heart will be deeply missed by all whose lives she touched.
Prayer Service was Monday March 20,2017 at 7:00 pm followed by Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday March 21,2017 10:00 am at All Saints Catholic Church – 821 Fairfax St. Coquitlam. In lieu of flowers, donations to L’arche Greater Vancouver, 7401 Sussex Ave, Burnaby.