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Denise D. (Barry) Dion
PhotoDION, DENISE D. (BARRY), 45, of Coburn Street, died Wednesday August 3, 2005 at Westerly Hospital. She was the beloved wife of Wayne Dion.

Born in Norwich, CT, a daughter of Arthur and Deborah (Rose) Barry of Preston, CT, she had been a resident of Preston, CT before moving to Warwick in 1990. Denise was employed as a client sales and service manager for Equity National Title Insurance Company in East Providence for the past 12 years. She was a member of the NASCAR Whelen Modified Series and a spotter for the Spearpoint/Spafco Racing that won two national modified championships. She was a member of the Oakland Beach Volunter Fire Company Auxiliary and a communicant of St. Francis of Assisi Church.

Her passions were NASCAR racing, camping, and children.

Besides her husband and parents, she is survived by two sisters; Donna Schiano and Michelle Manseau, both of Pennsylvania, one brother Ken Barry of Connecticut, one granddaughter Cheyenne Dion of Texas, a godson David Johnson of Warwick, four nieces and one nephew.

A memorial service will be held Sunday at 5 p.m. in the Thomas & Walter Quinn Funeral Chapel, 2435 Warwick Avenue, Warwick. Visiting hours Sunday 2-5 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Make-A-Wish Foundation, 757 Park Avenue, Cranston, RI 02920 will be appreciated.
 

From Mod Series Scene

It was with shock that I learned that Denise Barry Dion passed away suddenly today. Denise was the sister and spotter of Modified driver Ken Barry (21), daughter to car owner Art Barry and wife to Wayne Dion, ProStock driver. Denise had recently celebrated her 40th birthday. Swimming with her family at the pool yesterday, experiencing sudden abdominal pain and then rushed to the hospital last night, put on life support, and by early this evening, had passed away. It only goes to prove my feelings, live every moment as though it were your last, tell your loved ones how much they mean to you daily, do something nice for someone today, compliment someone on a job well done, make peace with someone that you haven't spoken with for a while, because tomorrow may be too late. God Speed Denise. Know that you were loved and respected by many. I know that Denise will be missed by the entire racing community.