Albertina Dion, 107, formerly of Johnston, passed away July 23, 2008 in Palmetto, Florida. She was the wife Philippe Dion. The daughter of the late Joseph and Edith (Descoteaux) Tondreau, Mrs. Dion had lived most of her life in Johnston before moving to Florida 12 years ago.

She was an inspector for the former US Rubber for several years, retiring in 1963.

She is survived by two grandsons, Charles and Robert Dion, her daughter-in-law and caregiver, Arline Dion, and a great granddaughter, Trisha Dion. She was the mother of the late William Dion.

The funeral will be held Saturday, August 23, 2008 at 8:30am from the Hoey-Arpin-Williams-King Funeral Home, 168 Academy Avenue, Providence, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10am in Saint Thomas Church, Fruit Hill Avenue, Providence. Burial will be in Saint Ann Cemetery, Cranston. Relatives and friends are invited. Visiting hours Saturday 8:30am – 9:30am, prior to the mass. In lieu of flowers, donations to TideWell Hospice and Palliative Care Fund Development, 5955 Rand Boulevard, Sarasota, FL, 34238, would be appreciated.

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