Gail Patricia Canane Dillon

On Tuesday, August 2, 2022 our beloved mother, Gail Patricia Canane Dillon, 86, entered the eternal Kingdom of Heaven. She was surrounded by her loving family. Gail is survived by her adoring children, Kathleen Dillon Ducote (Donnie), Paul Dillon Jr. (Teresa), Christine Dillon Kramer (Kevin) and the late Vincent Dillon. Gail was the proud grandmother of Casey Kramer Harper (Timothy), Kelsey Ducote Foster (Casey), Kip Kramer, Taylor Ducote, Kendall Kramer, Skylar Dillon and Christian Kramer. She was a devoted great grandmother of Jacob Harper, Isabella Harper, Cash Foster, Jett Foster, and Cote Foster. Gail was the caring sibling of Carol Butnes and Ronald Canane (Kathie). Gail will also be deeply missed by her dog Snickers, beloved friends, Sassy Sisters at Christwood, her weekly Mandina’s crew, and her dear friend, Charles Stewart of Lacombe, La.. Gail will leave behind many wonderful lifelong friends who cherished her laugh that lit up a room. Gail was preceded in death by her loving her husband of 62 years, Paul Vincent Dillon Sr.; her son, Vincent Dillon; parents, Vincent and Gladys Canane; and her siblings, Christine Melendy, Vincent Canane and Judith Bowdich. Gail was born and raised in Worcester, Massachusetts, where she met her beloved husband while attending Worcester State Teacher’s College. She started her teaching career in Auburn, Mass as her daughter’s kindergarten teacher. In 1971 her husband’s job relocated them to Slidell, Louisiana in the wonderful month of August. She resumed her teaching career as an outstanding teacher at Carolyn Park Elementary for 14 years. In her retirement years she owned and operated Slidell Regency Limousine. She sure knew how to rock the tuxedo driving the streets of New Orleans. Gail and Paul also loved to spend time at their Florida house where they had many friends and family. Gail was a loving mother, teacher and friend. She had a big heart when it came to rescue animals and made it her purpose to provide beds, bones and treats to the local Humane Society. Her true passion was always her family and many fond memories of the yearly cruises they took. Gail and Paul moved to Christwood Senior Community in 2012. This is where she fondly became a Sassy Sister of Sapphire Hall. Gail was an avid Boston Red Sox fan often adorned with a Red Sox jersey, cane or purse. She also made routine visits to her native New England to indulge in lobster and scallops with her brother and sister. Her jovial spirit and tender nature will remain in the memories of family and friends until they meet again. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider contributions in memory of Gail Patricia Canane Dillon to Northshore Humane Society, 20384 Harrison Avenue, Covington, LA 70433 or www.northshorehumane.org. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Life, at Christwood Retirement Community, 100 Christwood Blvd, Covington, Louisiana on Saturday, August 20, 2022 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Interment will be private. E.J. Fielding Funeral Home locally owned and operated, (985) 892-9222 has been entrusted with funeral arrangements. The Dillon family invites you to share thoughts, fondest memories,

Gail Patricia Canane Dillon

September 30, 1935 - August 2, 2022