Diane L. Carhart

FALMOUTH - Diane L. (Kelsey) Carhart, 63, of Forestdale, died Monday, March 5, 2007, from injuries sustained in a car accident. She was the wife of the late Lloyd T. Carhart and former wife of Dr. John T. Everett of Arlington, Va.

Born in New Bedford, the daughter of Louise E. (Spooner) Kelsey of Mattapoisett and the late Philip H. Kelsey Sr., she lived most of her life in Mattapoisett, until moving to Sandwich 12 years ago. She was a member of the First Congregational Church in Fairhaven. Mrs. Carhart was the manager of the children's gift store at the Plimoth Plantation. She was a 1961 graduate of Fairhaven High School, and attended a travel and tourism school, from which she graduated with honors in Annapolis, Md.

She was a volunteer at VA Hospitals in Virginia, California, and Maryland, and the American Red Cross in Virginia and Florida. She was on the Governor's Council for Foster Children in Annapolis, Md., and enjoyed her daily trips to the canal to watch the boats. She also enjoyed spending time with her dog, an Affenpinscher, Tissy, and cat, Cricket.

She is survived by her mother; her former husband; a son, John Edward Philip Everett and his wife Jennifer of Williams, Ariz.; a daughter, Susan L. Linhares and her husband Frank Jr. of Mattapoisett; a step son, Robert Carhart and his wife Brigette of Annapolis, Md.; three stepdaughters, Patricia Collins and her husband Tim of Concord, Laura Smith and her husband Steven of Somerville, and Virginia Carhart of Seattle, Wash.; three brothers, Philip, Robert, and Gregory Kelsey; three grandchildren, Sean and Steven Everett, and Timothy Collins; six nieces and nephews; and numerous cousins. Mrs. Carhart was the mother of the late John P. Everett.

Her funeral will be Saturday at 10 a.m., in the First Congregational Church in Fairhaven, followed by cremation. Interment will be private. Calling hours are Friday from 3 to 7 p.m., in the Fairhaven Funeral Home, 117 Main St., Fairhaven.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Lung Association of SEMass., 1 Abbey Lane, Middleboro, MA 02346, the Brain Injury Association of America, 8201 Greensboro Dr., Suite 611, McLean, VA 22102 or the American Red Cross, 1160 Rockdale Ave., New Bedford, MA 02740.

For light a candle, memorial register, or facility directions, go to www.hathawayfunerals.com or call 508-994-9471.