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Diane Canning Obituary

Of Acton, died peacefully at home on Sun. July 20, 2008. Surviving Diane are her husband, Michael M. Miller, & their son Matthew Canning Miller; mother, Florence Canning of Littleton, MA.; sister, Susan Canning Stochl of S. Haven, MN; nieces, Kate & Emma Finlay of Merrimack, NH., & Seah Levy of Medford, MA.; brothers-in-law, Brian Miller of Cambridge, Peter Miller of Evansville, IN., Peter Rodd Finlay of Merrimack, NH. & Paul Levy of Falls Church, VA.; sister-in-law, Joan Miller Levy of Falls Church, VA; & more dear friends than there are stars in the galaxy. Preceding Diane in death were her father, Francis J. Canning, & a sister, Patricia Canning Finlay. A celebration of Diane's life will take place at the Follen Community Church, 755 Mass Ave, Lexington at noon on Thurs. July 24th. Interment will follow in Mt Hope Cemetery, Central St., W. Acton. Memorial gifts in Diane's name may be made to the Diane Canning Memorial Fund, for the education of her son, Matt Miller, c/o Middlesex Savings Bank, 577 Mass Ave, Acton, MA. 01720 or to the Bethke Cancer Center at Emerson Hospital 133 ORNAC, Concord, MA, 01742. Acton Funeral Home thoughtfulguidance.com

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Published by Boston Globe on Jul. 22, 2008.

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Sherrie Delinsky

August 26, 2008

Diane was an amazing person and colleague, from whom I learned so much. I will miss her laughter and wisdom. My deepest sympathy to her family.

Lorraine Bennett

July 25, 2008

My thoughts and prays to the entire family at this very sad time. Diane will be truly missed.

Cathie Bowen

July 24, 2008

As a long time co-worker with Diane, I will miss her very much. She was a joy to know both as a colleague and a friend. My sympathies to her family.

Richard Persen

July 24, 2008

I had the privilege of knowing Diane from grammar school until we graduated from Clarkstown High in 1965. Diane was an exemplary student who kept us all sharp. By setting her own standards very high, she elevated the goals of all her classmates. She also had a certain mystery about her that sparkled in her eyes. I later learned that it was just a small part of her wit and sense of humor. Thank you Diane. Thank you for being part of our lives. My prayers now go out to your family. Rest assured that the brightness you brought to them will shine as a beacon to guide them on their journey back to you someday.

Alma Sandman

July 23, 2008

What a profound loss Diane's death has created for her family and the community. Diane truely knew how to enjoy life. She always had a smile. She knew how to listen. And everyone who knew her will always remember her laugh.
May God bless you and keep you,Michael and Matt,as you travel through the grief process.

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