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Diana J. Nelson

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NELSON, Diana J., 59, of Dade City, Fla., passed away May 17, 2008, in her house, surrounded by her loving family. Her death came after a four-year, very courageous battle with cancer. She was born April 2, 1949, in Chicopee, Mass., to George and Evelyn Martel. She attended Chicopee schools and...

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The Short time that we have know her she touched our hearts. She was one person that under stood what some people could go thru. We only had 3 yeasrs to know and love her. She did a lot for the cancer fund after she was struck with it. She shure did love life and tryed to do everything to the fullest. She will be missed.

I never had the Privilege of meeting Diana but I feel like I know her through having the privilege of knowing her daughter Nicole and wonderful stories Nicole shares with me about her mothers love for her children and her courageous battles with her illness. She is an amazing mother and woman and her legacy will never be forgotten because it lives on through the lives of her children. I am always amazed by Nicole's dedication to her family, friends and work. Diana and Howard have done...

I have known Diana for almost 20 years, she is the mother of my best friend Nicole. The memory that I have of Diana that makes me smile the most was when we all took a trip to NYC to see the Christmas Show at Radio City. We made a pit stop and while in the ladies room I could hear Diana mumbling to herself. I asked her if everything was ok and she sheepishly said that she couldn't figure out how to flush the toilet. I remember giggling and telling her to step away and it will flush on its...

Diane once visited our program here in West Hartford, where he daughter, Nicole works with individuals who are deaf. I really remember how proud Diane was of the wonderful work Nicole does. It was a very tender moment.

Diana and I were best friends back in high school. I remember the day she and Howard got married, as I was there standing up for them at their service. Unfortunately, as time went on we lost track of each other but I have such wonderful memories of "way back when." My sincere condolances go out to the whole family; Diana will be in my prayers and thoughts. She truly was loved by everyone she ever met.