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Diana Bastien Obituary
She leaves her husband of 40 yrs. William E. Bastien. They were married April 27, 1968. She also leaves 2 daughters, Bonnie Bastien of Brookline, MA and Nora and her husband Ben Kreft of Southbridge; 2 sisters, Irene Fontaine and Dolores Brousseau, and a brother, Armand J. Langlois Jr. all of Southbridge; many nieces and nephews.
Diana was born in Southbridge, daughter of the late Armand J. and Carmen (Cardenas) Langlois and lived here all her life. She was a Human Resource Assistant at Incom, Inc. in Charlton and also was an Emerald IBO in Amway/Quixtar for many years. She also previously worked at the American Optical Co. for 22 yrs. Diana was a member of Notre Dame Church and was a graduate of Southbridge High School and attended Nichols College.
Diana's funeral will be Saturday (Dec. 6th) from Sansoucy Funeral Home, 40 Marcy St., Southbridge with a Mass at 10 AM in Notre Dame Church, 446 Main St., Southbridge. Burial will follow in New Notre Dame Cemetery. Calling hours will be Friday at the funeral home from 4-8 PM.
Flowers are acceptable, or donations may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Research Institute, 10 Brookline Place, Brookline, MA 02445.
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Memories and Condolences
for Diana Bastien
GEORGE AND IRENE NEITZ
December 4, 2008
Bill, Bonnie and Nora,
We are saddened to hear about Diana's passing, but know that it must be a relief in someways as she is no longer suffering with the cancer. We will miss her. We had her on our prayer list at church and thought of her and all of you often.
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Chris Wilbur
December 4, 2008
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Paula Martel
December 3, 2008
Bill,
Diana will be dearly missed. You and your family are in my prayers
Diane B receptionist WMC
December 3, 2008
Mr. Bastien and family, I want to offer my deepest sympathies to you in this most trying time. Diana was truly a courageous person with great strength and I will miss her beautiful smile.
Diane B receptionist WMC
December 3, 2008
Mr. Bastien and family, I want to offer my deepest sympathies to you in this most trying time. Diana was truly a courageous person with great strength and I will miss her beautiful smile.
richard leblanc
December 3, 2008
bill
i can't believe that diana passed at such an early age. our hearts goes out to you and your family. i hope peace will come soon at this difficult time in your lives.
the richard leblanc family
Denise Heath
December 3, 2008
Dear Billy,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sincerely,
Lorraine Renaud and Jeannie (Renaud) George and Denise (Renaud) Heath
Monique Ledoux
December 3, 2008
Uncle Bill, Bonnie, Nora & Ben,
Words seem inadequate to express the sadness we feel. We are here to support you in any way we can.
Aunt Diana was an amazing woman. She had a warm heart, amazing strength and a soul many would love to have. She will be missed by so many. We cherish knowing we will see her again someday.
Sincerely,
Monique & Darryl
Alex & Joanne Zotos
December 3, 2008
Billy,
We share in your grief of the loss of Diana. She was a great woman! Keep the memories in your heart as we do. We love you and your family
Take Care
Alex & Joanne Zotos
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