Lena (Gomes) Dion-Jillson, age 87, passed away on March 13, 2025 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 26, 1937 in Chicopee, daughter of the late Alfredo and Marcelina (Ribeiro) Gomes. Lena worked at Super Brush for many years before she retired. She is predeceased by her first husband Raymond H. Dion who passed away in 1973; her sister Mary Gomes, seven brothers (Joaquin, Diamontino, Julio, Antonio, Alfred Jr., Bernardino, and Manuel Gomes), and also by her stepson Steven Jillson. She is survived by her loving husband Ernest H. Jillson of Chicopee; three sons, Michael Dion and his fiancée Samantha of Springfield, Steven Dion and his wife Tammy of Chicopee, Alan Dion and his wife Winnie of Chicopee, Ernest Jillson, Jr and his wife Miriam of Miami, FL; two step daughters, Cynthia Sankolowicz and her husband Patrick of Manchester, TN and Angela Plassmann of Northampton; 15 grandchildren, Thomas, Schuyler, Daniel, Jessica, Kayleigh, Caleb, Sydney, Nathan, Tiffany, Matthew, Tito, Rachel, Patrick Jr., Mandy, and Joshua along with many great grandchildren. Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, March 19th, 2025 from 4:00 – 7:00 PM at the Grise Funeral Home, 280 Springfield St, Chicopee. Burial will be held at a later date in Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Dakin Humane Society, 171 Union St, Springfield, MA 01105. For online condolences, please visit www.GriseFH.com.