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[Davey84]

Dark dark times for la famille Dion RIP  Daniel

[anewdayhascome]

funeral will take place on Saturday, Celine is still in Las Vegas

http://www.people.co...ebook_peoplemag

obituary

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Battling cancer for a few years, it's in the uttermost discretion and surrounded by his family that Daniel Dion, 59, died today, January 16. He was the eighth child of Thérèse and Adhémar Dion, brother of Céline.



In sadness and grief, he leaves a large family headed by their mother, Thérèse Tanguay-Dion; his daughters Valérie (Patrick Goyette) and Marie-Michelle; his grandchildren Matis and Laurianne (Valérie); his brothers and sisters Denise (Yvon Dodier), Clément (Denise Dumont), Claudette (Serge Gaudet) Liette (Guy Poirier) Michel (Danièle Corbeil), Louise (Pierre Tremblay), Jacques (Geneviève Garceau), Ghislaine (Jacques Talbot), Linda (Alain Sylvestre), Manon, Paul, Pauline (Marc Martel) and Céline (René Angélil). As well as many nieces and nephews, cousins and friends, who are remembering a gentle and reserved man of many talents.

Tribute will be paid at Salon Charles Rajotte in Repentigny, Saturday January 23 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. and from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. A few days later, a religious funeral will take place at St-Simon-et-Jude, in Charlemagne Québec, where the family was raised.

His last days were in the wonderful care of the doctors and personnel at Maison Adhémar-Dion, a palliative care center in Terrebonne Québec. For those wishing to send flowers, a donation to that organization would be very much appreciated.
Taking in consideration the reserved character of their deceased brother, the family wishes respect and discretion from the media.

Edited by anewdayhascome, 16 January 2016 - 02:37 PM.

[celine4evauk]

anewdayhascome, on 16 January 2016 - 02:35 PM, said:

funeral will take place on Saturday, Celine is still in Las Vegas

http://www.people.co...ebook_peoplemag

obituary

Oh God I was really hoping celine would have made it there in time to see Daniel. 😢

[Timster]

celine4evauk, on 16 January 2016 - 02:49 PM, said:

Oh God I was really hoping celine would have made it there in time to see Daniel. ��

We don't even know if Daniel was conscious in those last days, it may not have been worth Celine making the effort after everything she's been through.

[Daysleeper]

Such a sad beginning of the year. I hope Céline will have enough strength to pass through all these tragic moments. I wish she just takes time as much she needs. Nothing is more important now.

Rest in peace, Daniel. My condolences to the family.

[celine4evauk]

Timster, on 16 January 2016 - 02:58 PM, said:

We don't even know if Daniel was conscious in those last days, it may not have been worth Celine making the effort after everything she's been through.

Yeah true. It doesn't surprise me celine is still in lv. I was just hoping she had seen him and that they are all together now. At least Linda should be with celine.  Well I hope she is. And obviously if that's the case it means Linda never saw him too. Which is just as sad.

[brujocrow]

[CDFan006]

"Where is the love that lifts that my brother's voice to the sky? A love that answers a mother's cry?"

[CDFan006]

I cannot imagine what Celine's mother is going through. No parent should have to bury their child. Stay strong Maman Dion.

[Timster]

CDFan006, on 16 January 2016 - 03:47 PM, said:

I cannot imagine what Celine's mother is going through. No parent should have to bury their child. Stay strong Maman Dion.

I was thinking the same thing this evening. It seems 'wrong' that she should outlive her son and son-in-law, especially as she was 30 years older than Daniel

I hope Maman is strong enough to get through the loss of her son. The last thing we want is Thérèse going downhill at this point.

Edited by Timster, 16 January 2016 - 03:54 PM.

[CDFan006]

I hope this doesn't send her over the edge. I've read that she's in good health, but losing one of her children may be too much. Stay strong, Maman Dion.

[Timster]

From Ariana Grande (can never seem to embed tweets here):

my heart is just breaking for @celinedion. sending all the love and prayers imaginable.— Ariana Grande (@ArianaGrande) January 16, 2016

Edited by Timster, 16 January 2016 - 04:06 PM.

[Cafe67]

At this point, I'm almost at a loss for words...I just hope that the love and strength of Céline's family will carry them all forward.

[frana]

Celine Dion
12 min. ·


Surrounded by his loving family, Daniel Dion, older brother to Celine and eighth child of Thérèse and Adhémar Dion, passed away peacefully at the age of 59 years old.

After a long battle with cancer, Daniel leaves to mourn his mother Thérèse Tanguay-Dion; his daughters Valérie (Patrick Goyette) and Marie-Michelle; his grandchildren Matis and Laurianne (Valérie); his brothers and sisters Denise (Yvon Dodier), Clément (Denise Dumont), Claudette (Serge Gaudet), Liette (Guy Poirier), Michel (Danièle Corbeil), Louise (Pierre Tremblay), Jacques (Geneviève Garceau), Ghislaine (Jacques Talbot), Linda (Alain Sylvestre), Manon, Paul, Pauline (Marc Martel) and Céline; and his many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
A visitation will be held on Saturday, January 23rd from 2:00-5:00 pm and 7:00-10:00 pm at Salon Charles Rajotte in Repentigny. Funeral services will be held at St-Simon-et-Jude Church in Charlemagne a few days thereafter.
His final days were spent in the care of the staff and volunteers at the palliative care centre Maison Adhémar-Dion. In lieu of flowers, donations to the centre would be appreciated.
The family requests that in honour of their brother’s memory, their privacy be respected in this time of grief.
-Team Celine-

[Peppercorn1991]

I can imagine declines mother is under so much pressure right now.... She is an amazing woman!  I respect her so much! She has always kept the family together

Kev x

[alvick53]

This is so horrible for Celine and the Dion family . First to loose her husband and then less than 48 hours later she looses her brother. It sounds like both Rene and Daniel had the same kind of cancer, too.

I feel so bad for Celine, but I kinda feel worse for Rene-Charles. His 15th birthday is in 9 days. I can't help but think that Celine and Rene had planned some big party for him with friends and family to celebrate, but now RC has to spend this time grieving the deaths of his dad and uncle and going to memorial services and funerals I'm sure Celine and her family will try to celebrate his birthday the best that they can, but they won't be able to take away the incredible grief and sadness of not having his dad and uncle there to celebrate with him.

And, please to the powers that be, don't let ANYTHING happen to Maman Dion!!!

[minniemare5]

Maman Dion and Linda or Manon was at the show Sunday night! The camera showed them sitting in the middle of orch 4 or it may have been one level above.

[Angel2006]

This is horrible news. First with Rene's passing and now Daniel. Sure isn't a good way to start off the new year.

I am really worried for both Celine and Therese Dion right now. Therese is 89 years old and this isn't an easy thing for a young mother to have to experience, let alone someone of her age. Like others on this forum are thinking, I hope this doesn't send Celine's moms health over the edge.

Her health has been pretty good up until now, but losing a child puts alot of stress and depression on a person.

All I have to say is that I hope this is the end of the tragedy train for a long, long time.

I have a feeling Celine is going to be the strong one in all of this and help her mother and family get through this difficult time. I know all of them are going to lean on each other right now for support. The good thing about having a large family is, There's a big support group.

I can't believe the timing of all of this. Rene's passing and then Daniel passes right on Rene's birthday. Sad, sad times for the Dion and Angelil family.

My prayers go out to all who knew and loved both, Rene and Daniel. Happy Birthday Rene and may you and Daniel both rest in piece and keep each other company up in heaven.

[DestinMg5]

My deepest condolences  so so sad

[mebe]

So sad! What a tough beginning of the year for Celine and her family... I'm with her! Love!

[Boy]

At this point I'm quite lost. Not sure I know what to say but the times are dark for la famille Dion now. Really, it's like a doom. I didn't know Daniel's wife died last year. Guess why. Cancer.

[anewdayhascome]

minniemare5, on 16 January 2016 - 09:38 PM, said:

Maman Dion and Linda or Manon was at the show Sunday night! The camera showed them sitting in the middle of orch 4 or it may have been one level above.

where is this video?

[CelineDionFreak]

anewdayhascome, on 17 January 2016 - 07:03 AM, said:

where is this video?

I think they mean in the video screen that night?

[scielle]

This report has a video of Daniel performing:

http://globalnews.ca...-cancer-report/

[takeachance]

Can someone update the title of this thread to the fact that he has actually died

[Brandon]

Boy, on 17 January 2016 - 06:54 AM, said:

At this point I'm quite lost. Not sure I know what to say but the times are dark for la famille Dion now. Really, it's like a doom. I didn't know Daniel's wife died last year. Guess why. Cancer.

Are you kidding me right now.

[Angel2006]

Daniel was actually a very good singer. I saw of video of him singing once, where he belted out a big long note. I would say he was just as good a singer as Celine. He was for sure the guy version of Celine in the family, when it came to singing.

Everyone in the Dion family have musical talent, but some more then others. Celine and Daniels voices really stood out in the family. It just sucks that Daniel had his cancer in the tongue and throat of all places, because he probably lost his ability to sing. Then to have it go to the brain. That must have been so horrible and painful for him.

At least neither Rene or Daniel have to suffer through this horrible disease anymore. I hate that this had to be the way to do that, but at least they are finally at piece.

[ehild]

I have no words for any of this. RIP Daniel!!

[Boy]

Brandon, on 17 January 2016 - 02:39 PM, said:

Are you kidding me right now.

Wish i were.

[minniemare5]

About Maman Dion at the show Sunday night, she showed up on the video screen during the concert (live). I don't have a video of it or know of one. Sorry.