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Dianne Rebelo Obituary

REBELO, DIANNE, 53 of Chambers Street, passed away Friday in the Memorial Hospital, Pawtucket.

Born in Pawtucket, she was the daughter of Alice (Lourenco) Rebelo and the late Jose Rebelo. She resided in Cumberland for most of her life, previously residing in West Kingston.

She was employed by the South Kingstown School Department as a choral conductor and music teacher for 27 years. She conducted award winning choirs from South Kingstown all over the east coast. Her choir 'eSKape' won the highest awards at several jazz festivals including Berkley. Dianne was a past president of the Rhode Island chapter of the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA), and was current president of the Rhode Island Music Educators Association.

Besides her beloved mother, she leaves her three brothers, Gary Rebelo of Cumberland, Dennis Rebelo of Wakefield, and Joe Rebelo Jr. of Sacramento, CA; four nephews, Michael Rebelo of Florida, Dennis Rebelo of Wakefield, Anthony Rebelo of Sacramento, CA, Nicholas Rebelo and Tanner Rebelo both of Cumberland, and one niece Emilie Rebelo of Sacramento, CA. She also leaves two great-nieces and two great-nephews.

Her funeral will be held Monday at 9 AM from the J. J. Duffy Funeral Home, 757 Mendon Road, Rt. 122, Cumberland. Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM in the Our Lady of Fatima Church, Fatima Drive, Cumberland. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. Calling Hours will be held Sunday, 4-8 PM. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1 Albion Road, Lincoln, RI 02865. Directions/Guestbook: jjduffyfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Providence Journal on Jul. 5, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Dianne Rebelo

22 Entries

Heidi Beckmann

August 2, 2008

Mrs. Rebelo was an amazing women. I was so saddened when I heard of her passing. I had her for Chorus at South Kingstown High School. She was such a passionate singer and so full of life. She wanted everyone to love music as much as she did and was so patient with all of us. She caught me smoking once, and told me my voice was too good to smoke, and that i should give it up now. She was right. I know that she made a very big impact on my life, as I am now doing very well and singing everyday as a musical theatre actress here in NYC.
Thank you Mrs. Rebelo.
You will be missed.
With LOVE,
Heidi Beckmann

Erin Foley

July 22, 2008

To the Rebelo Family,

It's been over 30 years since I moved from Cumberland to go to college in Boston, and it had been almost as long since I'd seen Dianne. As I moved around the country, I always thought of her and what good times we had when I visited her and helped her out in the family store. We also shared an interest in singing and music, and since she was several years ahead of me in school, she "primed" me for what could be expected of Mrs. Lennox and the vocal music program at CHS. She was my unofficial mentor in that regard, so it's no surprise that she ended up as a music teacher who was clearly loved by so many.

I remember a lot of small things which all add up to a great fondness for someone who was a constant presence in my teenage years. I remember Silver Top, of course, and swimming in Dianne's pool and hanging out with her brother and sister-in-law who lived above the store. I also remember Dianne's generosity, her tremendous talent and her kindness.

Even after all this time and all the distance, I can never forget someone who was so special to me. My heartfelt condolences to the entire Rebelo family.

Sincerely,

Erin Foley Mocharnuk
Altadena, CA & Springfield, IL

Marilynn and Clare

July 15, 2008

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Natalie Kent

July 11, 2008

Dear Alice, Dennis, Joe and Gary - Mom & I were very sad to hear of Dianne's passing. We will remember her as always pleasant, friendly and smiling! We are remembering her in our prayers. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with all of you for strength and peace. God Bless.
With our heartfelt sympathy,
Cousins Natalie (Silva) Kent &
Louise Silva

John Lombardi

July 9, 2008

Dear Alice and Family,I am so very sorry for your loss. I will surely miss Dianne"s bright smile and love for laughter.She was truly one of a kind.Fondly,John,Hairwaves Salon

Jonathan Annear

July 9, 2008

I admittedly drove Ms. Rebelo nuts through my years at South Kingstown High. She still put up with my antics, was a wonderful person, and an amazing teacher. She was competely dedicated and passionate about her work. I only wish that she could have continued her tenure teaching so that others could have had the same experiences I had. I'm am sorry for your loss and she will be sorely missed.

Megan Lessard

July 9, 2008

She will be greatly missed!!!! She touched so many lives and gave us all fond memories. From our Peace Dale Elementary production of The Nutcracker to those crazy High School music trips to Florida and just practicing in the Music room. Her passion and love of music and life will always be remembered.

Leslie Van Pelt

July 8, 2008

To Dianne's Family,
Our entire family is so saddened by her passing. Both my daughters, Erika and Sarah were students of Dianne's. We were all blessed and forever changed because of her devotion to her students.
Our prayers are with you.
With Love and Gratitude, Leslie Van Pelt

Richard Holley III

July 7, 2008

As my former teacher, Dianne inspired in me a lifetime appreciation and participation in vocal music that I never would have discovered without her. Dianne was a wonderful person and an engaging teacher, who gave herself to her students and shared her passion with us- and we are truly the better for it. Dianne will be missed, but I am proud to know that her legacy will continue to live on in each of her former students whose lives have been forever enriched by her generosity. With my sincerest condolences,

Christina

July 7, 2008

I am sorry to hear of Ms Rebelo's passing away- she was a good teacher and really pushed us to be our best; I wish her well. May she have much peace in her heart.

Wray and Heidi Lessard

July 7, 2008

We were so sorry to hear of Dianne's passing. She was a wonderful person, an inspiration to her students and great fun! We spent many "Music Trips" as her chaperones and will never forget the times spent together at Disney. We shared many great memories of concerts and those fund raisers - the "Wreath Sales" and "Bow Parties". She has touched many, many lives and will be missed!

Nina Zanella

July 6, 2008

Tia Alice, Gary and Dennis,
My heart goes out to each of you. Dianne was a wonderful woman, always quick to laugh and to make all around her feel most welcomed. You are in my thoughts and in my prayers. Much love to you all.

Claire Burnett

July 6, 2008

I am very saddened to hear of Dianne's death. She was a great colleague and well respected choir director, I always enjoyed seeing her at NEMFA each March. We shared a lengthy breakfast at NEMFA shortly after her diagnosis, she was still very upbeat and as always much laughter. I will miss her very much.

Sarah Jones

July 6, 2008

Mrs Rebelo was my very first music teacher. I am so grateful to her for making playing an instrument so much fun. I'll never forget how she made us laugh when she showed me how to hold my trombone for the first time. She was a real teacher.

William Sittard

July 6, 2008

Please accept my personal condolances and those of the New England Music Festival Association for your loss.
Diane was an avid member and supporter of NEMFA and a good friend. She will be missed by all of us who were fortunate enough to have know her.

Alexa Shanahan

July 5, 2008

Mrs. Rebelo you were the best chorus teacher i could ever ask for! You were so tough on us, and since i switched schools i never realized how much i apprecited it! I learned so much from you! I will always continue to pray for you as i have for the past year! I know you will always be with us kids forever. You will always be at every concert we will ever perform! I can still remember Magalana and you shaking the egg as we did it! Thank you so much for always being so fuuny and the sweetest person and the most encouraging! I will always miss you....even if i only knew you for 2 years....you will always have a place in my heart! Rest in peace

Pam Rodgers

July 5, 2008

I am so, so sorry to hear of your loss. Dianne and I shared many a dinner at NEMFA and ACDA festivals over the years. She was so well-known for her vocal jazz expertise and her immensely successful ensemble eSKape. I will miss her company and her laugh.

Gianna (Marzilli) Ericson

July 5, 2008

Ms. Rebelo was an excellent teacher; she is responsible for introducing me to choral music (as a high school freshman) and I am still involved with it 8 years later. I imagine I always will be. SK has lost a very dedicated person and I'm sure she'll be missed. My condolences to her family and those still at SK.

Herb Chambers Cadillac

July 5, 2008

With deepest sympathy.

Mary and Kimberly Turner

July 5, 2008

Gary, Sue and family,
We are so sorry for your great loss. Be thankful for the time you had with Dianne. She will always be an important part of your lives.

Jan McIntyre-Ba

July 5, 2008

I am so sorry for the loss of Dianne. We had been friends in high school and she sang at my installation as Worthy Advisor of Pawtucket Assembly Rainbow. Everyone there loved her voice. She was very talented musically, and was always kind to me. My condolences to her family, especially Gary, Suzanne, Nicholas and Tanner. Our boys were on the same soccer team last year.

Anna Sunness

July 5, 2008

I will always remember Dianne for her love for my grandchildren, Melissa and Mat Holt, and her close friendship with my daughter Michele. She was a loving person and will be missed. I am sure she is with the Lord now and no longer in pain.

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