Diana Grell Obituary

GRELL - Diana, 53, of Yarmouth, Maine died on June 30 after a battle with a long illness. Diana grew up in Deer Park. She served as occupational nurse of the Army National Guard in Camp Keyes, Augusta, Maine. Achieving rank of Lt. Colonel, she was honored with the Meritorious Service Medal for 27 years of service. Beloved daughter of Helen Grell. Devoted mother of Heather and Brigitte. Loving partner to Dan. Cherished sister of Mary, Christopher, Thomas and Peter. Memorial service was held at Little Ellis Pond, Byron ME on July 2.

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Published by Newsday on Jul. 19, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
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Kathy Zitko Hilbert

October 10, 2024

Wow...it`s been 12 years since the last entry, a sure sign that you will never be forgotten. You were loved more than you could ever have known during your short time on this planet. Words really can´t describe you...you were the whole deal, though, beautiful inside and out. One could become lost in your eyes; but, in reality, in those mesmerising emerald eyes, one was truly found. We celebrated every moment of life when we were together...simply the pure joy of knowing each other and loving each other. I miss you so much, as I have the many years since we last saw each other. I was so hoping to see you again on earth, but I guess I`ll just have to wait a little while longer for the perfect reunion in heaven. Love you forever, my friend.

Chris Grell

February 13, 2012

Dear Di;
I miss you.
Love forever;
Chris

Heidi Drinkwater

February 8, 2012

I think of Diana often and miss her still. I often wonder if she realized the impact that she had on my life and the person that I am today? I only regret that I never told her.

Alan Levine

September 13, 2009

To the Grell Family:

While I lost contact with Diane and her family after Graduating High School I will always remember my first "girlfriend" and our peanut butter and jelly sandwiches made by Mrs. Potter. I am just happy to hear she did so well with her life. My condolances to the whole family.

Lenny Lump

August 1, 2008

To the Grell family..
My sincere condolences for your loss. Diana was truly a dear friend of mine and was always there to make me laugh and laugh with me..I will never forget her laugh and will hear it again in heaven..Lenny Lump

Christopher Grell

July 24, 2008

There is a saying in the Talmud, that "She Who Saves One Life is As One Who Has Saved The Whole World". Diana saved many lives as a nurse and teacher. As a friend, a daughter, a mother and as a sister-mine, she touched more lives than we will ever know.
Diana was a bright light in a world that was all too often filled with darkness and depair.
Her smile, courage and irreverance made her loved by all who knew her and all whose life she touched.
Here light still burns bright, it burns in the night sky, the stars, and in the sea.
I know she is gone in body just as much as i know her spirit lives on in all of us who know her.
I love you Di. I always did and i always will. Until will meet again.
With love and sadness;
Chris

Colleen Walsh

July 22, 2008

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Dear Heather, Brigitte, Mrs. Grell, Chris, Mary, Tommy, Peter, Dan and all of Diana's family and friends,

I am so very sorry. So sad to hear about Diana's passing. My heartfelt condolences to all of you. Sadness in my heart for all. My thoughts and prayers are with Diana and all of you. God Bless Diana. May God bless and comfort all of you at this difficult time. I have many fond memories of Diana, will always remember her. She was a beautiful person, inside and out.

Peace and Love,
Colleen Walsh

For you, Diana.......

"Back in the old days, so many years ago, when a woman went on a journey by sea, all her family and all her friends and neighbors would gather on the shore to see her off.

They would watch her boat getting smaller and smaller as it approached that place where the deep blue of the ocean met the lighter blue of the sky.

And as her boat disappeared beyond that horizon they would raise their arms in farewell and anxiously say to each other "there she goes".

But what they didn't realize is that on the other side of that horizon is everyone she has known and loved that have passed on, waiting for her with their arms outstretched and saying "look, here she comes."
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Karen Heller

July 20, 2008

To the Grell famliy,

I am so very sorry for your loss. I am sure that Diana is at peace now and enjoying all that the after life has to offer. I will keep you and my dear friend, Helen, in my prayers.

Sincerely,
Karen Heller

Thomas Grell

July 20, 2008

My sister loved the Ocean and the beach. Though I miss her dearly, I see her face in the waves and I hear her voice in the wind. It is strange, but I find comfort, knowing she is there !

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