Sharon, VT – Joyce Richardson Dion, born March 29, 1951 of Sharon, VT passed away February 9, 2026 surrounded by her loved ones at Gifford Medical Center in Randolph, VT. She was the daughter of the late Raymond and Helen Richardson, of Southington, CT. She is survived by her husband, Robert T. Dion of Sharon, VT, son Noah Dion (Ashley) of Royalton, VT, and daughter, Rajana Dion of Sharon, VT.
Joyce enjoyed playing the piano and listening to classical music, sightseeing and traveling, wildlife and nature, especially being by the ocean. She was a loving mother and deeply believed in family. She received a Master's degree and was passionate about her work in early-childhood education; later as a mental health advocate, a president of UNAP local chapter 5051 from 2005-2016, and licensed clinical social worker. Joyce loved spending time with her family and children, dog "Shiloh", birdwatching, exploring and walking in the woods. She loved Vermont, after settling down in Sharon in 1984, Joyce knew she had found home. She believed in community, activism and conservation, and enjoyed music, sewing, knitting, and fiber arts.
She is dearly missed. A scholarship program at Camp Downer in Sharon, VT will be set up in her honor, with more information to follow. A celebration of life with a springtime memorial service will be arranged by immediate family.
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