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DIANE BADGER Obituary

BADGER, Diane (Tremblay) Age 70. A talented artist inspired by the Vermont landscape and love of her family and friends, passed away on August 24, 2021 in loving care of the Ruth McLain Hospice House. A longtime resident of both Norwood and Barre, VT, she spent the last months of her life surrounded by loved ones, and is now at peace reunited in Heaven with her beloved husband, Paul to whom she was married to for 32 years. Diane is survived by her stepchildren Paul Badger and his wife Joan of North Attleboro, John Badger and his wife Maria of Norwood, Erika Hession and her husband Tommy of Needham, and Greg Zaff and his wife Sonja of Cambridge. She is also survived by her siblings Lorraine Sweeney and her husband Gene, Richard Tremblay and his wife Elaine, Michael Tremblay and his wife Tammi, Steven Tremblay, Alain Tremblay, Susan Tremblay, Kenneth Tremblay, and Elizabeth King. Diane also leaves behind many beloved nieces and nephews as well as grandnieces and nephews. She will be greatly missed by her loving grandchildren Paul Michael Badger, Stephanie Badger, Jerome Jackson, Cameron Badger, Zachary Badger, Jake Hession, Griffin Hession, and Kristina Zaff. Although Diane will be greatly missed by everyone, she will live on in the memories of her devoted friends and family and through beautiful art she shared with them. A Celebration of Diane's life will be held at the Trinity Community Church in Norwood, on Saturday, September 11th at 10:30am. In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in memory of Diane Badger to support cancer research and patient care at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168 Boston, MA 02284 or via www.dana-farber.org/gift Gillooly Funeral Home Norwood GilloolyFuneralHome.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Sep. 1 to Sep. 5, 2021.

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Rosanne Tebeau

October 2, 2021

Dear Paul, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Diane was filled with love for you. May you find peace in the memories of the wonderful time you shared together. ~Rosanne (from Dr. Michaels' office)

Hélène Tanguay

September 8, 2021

So sorry for your loss. Very sad for our family. My thoughts are with you all. Difficult times for so many. Diane will be missed dearly.
Big hugs to you all.

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