DION, DENISE D. (BARRY), 45, of Coburn Street, died Wednesday 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.