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DIANE GELLENBECK Obituary
In Loving Memory of DIANE G. GELLENBECK
5/14/1952 - 8/24/1989
No farewell words were
spoken
No time to say goodbye
Gone before we knew it
And only God knows why
As we hold you close in
memory
Even though we are apart
Your smile and spirit live on
Here within our hearts
The Family
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Memories and Condolences
for DIANE GELLENBECK
Sponsored by DIck Foster, a friend and co-worker.
deborah woods
September 3, 2024
35 years have gone by and DIANE has never been forgotten. She enters my mind often. I was Diane's RA at the University of Connecticut and our friendship continued for years beyond her graduation until her horrific end. She was an absolutely lovely person, smart, compassionate, honest, hard-working, and funny. I think of her often and of what an unjust world this is.
Anonymous
August 25, 2023
It feels like fate... my mom worked with her at the bank in 1989 and I remember her devastated at the loss. I was too young to understand... but somehow this popped into my head today and it´s the anniversary of her passing. Now I´m old enough to understand the core memory of my mom´s sadness. Sending peace and love to her parents. My mom still shares fond memories from time to time of working with Diane.
Dick Foster
August 24, 2023
Always in our memories!
Always in our hearts!
Arlene Fauteux
October 20, 2022
Such a sad memory. You are not forgotten. R.I.P. beautiful Diane
Dick Foster
October 20, 2022
RIP
Dick Foster
August 18, 2022
Still forever in our memories!
Rest in peace!
H
April 9, 2022
My condolences.
Lucy Price
October 28, 2021
Diane was a good person. She made an impact on my life.
Katie
August 25, 2021
Diane is always in our hearts. Her smile could turn the world on and her laughter and generous spirit is deeply missed.
Rose
August 24, 2021
So many wonderful memories I hold dear of Diane when we played softball and bowled, and such fun and laughter shared dancing and just being together. And of course her competitive nature I loved too, she was always there. Miss that laugh and smile
Dick Foster
August 24, 2021
Always in our memory!
A friend
August 24, 2021
Diane and her family have been in my prayers all these years. May God continue to give you comfort.
Rena
August 21, 2021
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Dick Foster
October 20, 2020
You are always in our prayers!
Nancy
August 29, 2020
On my first day of work at the bank, my co-workers attended Ms. Gellenbeck's funeral. I was shaken to the core over this tragic loss and extend deepest condolences to her loved ones.
Her sister
August 24, 2020
Diane was the kindest person to me. I miss her support and love.
Her sister
August 24, 2020
Diane was the kindest person to me. I miss her support and love.
Rosemary
August 24, 2020
I see the Memorial, I do remember. My heart hurts for the family. RIP Diane.
August 24, 2020
Didn't know you personally but I remember . RIP
Dick Foster
August 18, 2020
Your memories are forever!!!
Dick Foster
October 20, 2019
Our thoughts are always with you!
August 24, 2018
There are no words that can ease the pain of losing someone beloved. May you find comfort and peace in knowing that your loved one is in God's memory because those who pass away are precious in his eyes. Psalms 116:5. You and your family have my deepest condolences.
August 24, 2017
Although today is a sad day for me, I find comfort in remembering my sister's kindness. She was always patient and loving. She loved to laugh and had a great sense of humor. She loved to play games, travel, and be with family. She was always thinking of others and shared her loving heart with all those who knew her. I miss you, Diane.
August 24, 2017
May the God of all comfort strengthen the family during this time of deep sorrow. Those who pass on, God keeps in his memory because they are precious in his eyes. My sincerest condolences. (Psalms 116:15)
Arlene Fauteux
August 24, 2017
I remember when this happened. We continue to pray for you and your family. Please pray for us here on earth. May God hold you in arms. R.I.P.
Amy F.
August 25, 2016
I remember Diane from UConn - a bright, beautiful, spirited young woman. Although it has been many years, and sadness persists, may memories of happy times together temper the sorrow.
Dick Foster
June 6, 2016
Diane should be with us forever. She was a wonderful caring person. Her memories live on. May the Lord be with her always!
Beverly Smith
August 29, 2015
I am also about the same age and was in Hartford living the corporate life when this tragedy occurred. It hit home very hard. I often still think about it, very sorrowfully. Continued condolences.
August 29, 2015
We did not know Diane, but know of her passing.
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Judy Paquin
August 28, 2015
I am about Diane's age and I still remember reading about her tragic end. I congratulate you for keeping her memory alive. As a fellow human being, I share in your sorrow.....in the "what ifs".......
Amy F.
August 28, 2015
I remember Diane from UConn. Bright, attractive, friendly. Know that she is not forgotten....
Someone Who Remembers This Day
August 27, 2014
I remember this day. Bless your heart, you were so brave. May God embrace you and your family for eternity.
someone who cares
August 24, 2014
Diane touched many people, some who knew her and some who did not. She is not forgotten.
A friend
August 24, 2014
Diane, I did not know you but I will remember you always.
Arlene Fauteux
August 24, 2014
RIP Diane, you will never be forgotten.
A Fauteux
October 28, 2013
To the Gellenbeck Family: May all your wonderful memories of Diane cradle your hearts with comfort and love. It was a dreadful day for our state. We think of Diane often. May she rest in peace.
Dick Foster
October 26, 2013
Long remembered as a wonderful, kind, and thoughtful person.....never to be forgotten.
art maglieri
October 26, 2013
my thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Diane Gellenbeck, I am a retired Hartford Police Officer and was at the scene that dreadful day.I must tell you how deeply it affected we cops who were used to seeing so much tragedy almost on a daily basis and how committed we were to solving this demonic deed. God bless you all.
BETTY REYES
March 1, 2013
TO DIANE'S FAMILY AND FRIENDS,I DID NOT KNOW HER PERSONALLY BUT I AM SADDENED BY YOUR LOSS.MAY SHE REST IN PEACE AND ALWAYS BE YOUR ANGEL IN HEAVEN AND YOUR GUIDING LIGHT.NO MATTER HOW MUCH TIME GOES BY IT DOES NOT LESSEN THE LOSS.
August 24, 2012
Although I didn't know Diane, I will never forget the day she died. Her death and her life stuck with me and as time goes on, I continue to pray for her family and the many years you have had to be without her. God Bless You.
Dick Foster
August 24, 2012
Your spirit and memories are forever.
Helene Cohen Fisher
August 24, 2012
I still miss you and think about you.
August 30, 2010
I think of Diane everytime I enter a parking garage. I did not know her personally, but knew many people who did. My deepest sympathy to you.
August 24, 2010
An unfathomable tragedy. Incomprehensible. Some light was lost from each of our lives that day, never to be restored. Never forgotten. Rest in peace, Diane.
August 24, 2010
I worked with Diane for many years. What a loss of a wonderful young woman.
August 24, 2010
To The Gellenbeck Family:
I remember Diane's story. May she rest in peace...
Ellen Adelson
August 25, 2009
Diane and I met as freshman at UConn and stayed friends until she died. The summer of our junior year, we spent 2 months backpacking across Europe. We had great adventures all over Europe and the Greek islands - jumping on trains, staying in hostels and campgrounds, meeting lots of people. I will always treasure that summer and the time I spent with Diane.
deborah woods
August 25, 2009
Diane Gellenbeck was a lovely, lovely person. We met when I was the Resident Advisor and she was a Freshman Counselor at UCONN and remained friends until her death. She was thoughful, smart, honest, sweet and everything else that all of that implies. Another UCONN friend and I drank a toast to her memory yesterday. We miss her still and think about her often. She will never be forgotten.
Kris Pelletier
August 25, 2009
Prayers and love to Diane's family. The rest of us can only begin to understand how your lives have been changed during the past 20 years. Diane was my co-worker and my friend. We played bridge every day at lunch, I teased her because she was two months older than me, we lived and breathed "data processing" at Hartford National together. A piece of Diane lives in my heart today. Tears, prayers, love and a large measure of peace be with you...
Stephanie Foran
August 25, 2009
I was a recipient of the Diane Gellenbeck Memorial Scholarship as a student at UConn over ten years ago, and I am still grateful and honored to have received this privilege. Ms. Gellenbeck seemed like an amazing person--full of life, love, and positive energy, much like my grandmother, whom we sadly lost today, coincidentally on the anniversary of Diane's death. I am so sorry for your loss, which probably still stings even now, 20 years later. My thoughts and prayers are with your family....
August 24, 2009
I'am now 42 years old and still remember this terrible tragedy that happened 20 years ago.I never personally met her but had friends who played softball with her,Diane touched alot of people she didn't even know.
god bless Diane and god bless the people she left behind!
DOREEN ELISE WEIR
August 24, 2009
Everytime I park in the Civic Center Parking Garage I think of Diane. I don't know her personally but I still remember the day of the news announcement. I am sorry for your loss.
Jane Brophy
August 24, 2008
My prayers are with Diane's family and friends as we remember her untimely passing.
anonamous
August 30, 2007
Back in 1989, I read Diane's story in the paper and it affected me for years. I still think of her and her family often. I will continue to pray for her family and I am sure she is in heaven and with those who love her that have passed before and after her.
August 24, 2007
We, Diane's former coworkers, will never forget her.
August 26, 2006
Please know that many, many colleagues remember Diane fondly. We will never forget her.
A former co-worker.
Richard Foster
August 24, 2006
you will always be in my heart and prayers.....sharing your life as a co-worker at the bank, seeing your pleasant smile and candid manner, has left me with a permanent memory of your wonderful presence.
Cati Campbell
August 24, 2005
..it's hard to believe another year has passed.. i know she looks over us, and doesn't want us to hurt any longer.. God bless her, and her memory..
Jim Carfora
August 29, 2004
Diane was a wonderful person and a good friend. She will always be remembered in my thoughts and prayers.
Tom Brett / Co-worker/friend
August 25, 2004
To the Gellenbeck family: My most vivid image of Diane is at a Bank softball game when she pulled out her own bat, ball and glove from the trunk of her car. I thought, not many gals have their own equipment! She came ready to play some ball and to have some fun. May she rest in peace
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