Obituary of Kenneth D. Pion

Kenneth Dale Pion, 88, of Brooklyn, CT, formerly of Quinebaug, CT passed away December 24, 2025 at his home in Brooklyn, CT. He was the beloved husband of Diane Alice (Landry) Pion for 62 years. They were married on April 27, 1963. He was born March 25, 1937 in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, son of the late Delmar and Flora (Gravelle) Pion.

Kenneth attended Grand Rapids High School and moved to Southbridge, MA in 1960. He worked for Pratt & Whitney, American Optical, was a manager at several gas stations and was an auto mechanic at Knight Chevrolet from 1966-2000 when he retired.

He enjoyed fishing, hunting, boating and spending his youthhood on Shoal Lake Itasca County, Grand Rapids, Minnesota. Kenneth loved working on cars and restoring his 1951 Ford in his younger years. He was a country music fan and enjoyed Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Hank Williams and James Dean. Kenneth also loved his tv shows American Pickers, western movies and Steve Ives travel guy. Also, any history show.

He leaves his wife Diane A. Pion of Brooklyn, CT; his children Kyle Pion (Audrey Brousseau) of Putnam, CT, Keith Pion (Michelle) of Killingly, CT, Kandyse Bassett (John) of Pomfret, CT and Kurt Pion (Mary) of Sherborn, MA; his eight grandchildren Corey, Connor, Colby, Morgan, Jacob, Lucas, Matthew and Nathan; his two great grandchildren Payton and Cora; his sister Florine Lutterman. Also several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his brothers George Pion, Theodore Pion, Delmar Pion, Jr. and Bruce Pion. Also, a granddaughter Caylee Pion.

In lieu of flowers donations in his name can be made to UMass Memorial Hospital (click here)

A Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, January 2, 2026 at 11:00 AM at St. Anne Church, 16 Church Street, Sturbridge, MA, burial will follow at St. Anne Cemetery Sturbridge, MA. Share a memory at Gagnonandcostellofh.com