Diane Lynn Chidester

Diane Lynn Chidester Died - June 8, 2011 Canterbury - Diane Lynn Chidester, 58, of Canterbury, beloved wife of Donald J. Chidester passed away Wednesday morning after a long and courageous battle with lung disease. She loved hunting, fishing, camping, hiking ,crocheting and working in the garden. Diane was disabled and retired from the State of Connecticut, Troop D in Danielson, where she worked for 11 years. She previously worked for the Montville Board of Education as a custodian for 4 years. She volunteered with the Canterbury Girls Scouts, was on the Baldwin School P.T.O. Besides her husband she leaves her father Albert Race of Morrisville, VT, five sons, Donald J. Chidester, Jr. of Fayetteville, NC, Richard Chidester of Vinemont, AL, Dale Chidester of Leesburgh, VA., Wendall Reeves of Willimantic and Scott Reeves of Brainard, MN, three daughters, Cathy Goswellin of Battle Creek, MI, Rachel MacDonald of North Windham and Alexis Chidester of Canterbury; three brothers Albert Race, Jr. of East Hampton, Jay Race of Jewett City and Dale Race; four Sisters Cindy Kimball, Lydia Clark and Nada Cabrera all of VT, Eva Wetherby of Norwich; 15 grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her mother Eva (Patch) Race and a sister Rhonda Clair. Funeral and burial are private. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Day-Kimball Health Care, Hospice and Palliative Care of N.E. CT. 320 Pomfret St. Putnam, CT. 06260. Dougherty Bros. Funeral Home, Plainfield has been entrusted with arrangements.