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Dianne Orpen Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jul. 18, 2006.

ORPEN, Dianne (Amidon) Dianne A. Orpen, 63, of Medfield, MA, died suddenly on Sunday (July 16, 2006). She leaves her husband, Joseph Orpen, and sons, Christopher and Gregory. Dianne is survived by her sisters, Dolores D'Angelo of Bethesda, MD, and Denise Jacobson of West Hartford. She was predeceased by her parents, Doris and Donald Amidon of Newington. Dianne was a graduate of Newington High School (1961) and Forsyth School of Dental Hygiene. Memorial contributions may be sent to Medfield Animal Shelter, PO Box 271, Medfield, MA 02052 or to the charity of your choice. Roberts-Mitchell Funeral Home, www.robertsmitchell.com isassisting the family.

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July 23, 2006

David Barton posted to the memorial.

July 21, 2006

Lorraine Casanelli posted to the memorial.

July 20, 2006

Katherine Merseth posted to the memorial.

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David Barton

July 23, 2006

To Joe, Christopher, Greg, Dolores, Denise:

It is with great fondness that Dianne will be remembered, for her smile and wonderful nature to say the least! I remember her so well as Aunt Dinee-O when I was so little and of course her spirit and graciousness for coming down to Va. to attend my wedding a few years ago. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all and know that we should all be so lucky as to have such a wonderful person as Dianne in our lives.

Lorraine Casanelli

July 21, 2006

Joe and sons,and Delores and Denise,

I was totally shocked to hear that we have lost Dianne. Today I called Elaine Labbe Horne for an unrelated matter and got to talk to her daughter who informed me of Dianne's passing. Because I only get the newpaper on Thursdays and Sundays, I had not seen the notice.

I have very fond memories of Dianne during our "formative" years, when a group of us palled around together all through grammar school, junior high and high school. Our parents were all friends, too. How things have changed.

In grade school, we used to call our little group a "club" and once a week we would meet at one of the girls' homes and hold our meetings, which usually consited of talking and having a snack! We had sleepovers and always went to the town block party as a group. Dianne was always the tallest, and I was always the shortest and when we stood next to each other, it was a pretty funny sight.

She had a kind heart and a wonderful sense of humor, and she will be missed. I was looking forward to seeing her at our 45th class reunion this October, but now I will have to wait for the grand reunion in heaven. That should be some party!

Having just lost my mother almost a year ago, I am very familiar with the pain you are going through. It may sound trite at this time, but I promise you, it does get better.

God bless all of you. You will be in my prayers.

Lorraine Torgan Casanelli

Katherine Merseth

July 20, 2006

While I did not have the good fortune to know Dianne personally, I do know one of her sons, Greg, quite well. I think the world of Greg and am reminded that the acorn does not fall far from the tree. Please know I am thinking of you all at this time of sadness of losing a wife and mother. I wish you all the strength and courage to continue to live your lives with her spirit glowing from inside. I know she will be very proud of you. Sincerely, Kay Merseth

Laura Barton O'Brien

July 19, 2006

May God bless Joe, Christopher, Greg, Delores and Denise and all of Diane's family and friends in this time of sorrow. I am a cousin from Virginia and have been saddened this week with the news of this shocking loss of this strong, fun-loving lady. I remember her warm smile and gracious hospitality for our visits to both Boston and Ocean City and I feel lucky to have seen Diane and my Aunt Doris just a few years ago at my brother's wedding. My deepest sympathies to everyone in this sad, sad time. Love to all, Laura Barton O'Brien and Family

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elaine hallice

July 18, 2006

We will miss your funny stories and always welcoming smile. May God hold you gently in his arms and watch over you always.

Elaine Hallice

Eric seager

July 18, 2006

Orpen family,

Seager's wish to express their condolences on your loss.

Eric Seager and family

Jeffrey Amidon

July 18, 2006

Dianne, you were always my favorite cousin. I will remember the great times growing up(I hated your braces)When you came up to the farm I would look forward to seeing you.We did not have the chance to have our families grow up together but always knew that you were a wonderful Mother and wife to Joe. You would make sure to come by to see me when I came home to Petersham and had that great smile and warmth. I do cherish that we had time together in 2004 but you now are with the LORD and we will join you soon.

Dottie & Alan Keith

July 18, 2006

Dottie and I were saddened to hear of your loss which is also our loss. We looked forward to our trips back to Medfield and one of those highlights was for Diane and Dottie to go to breakfast to catch up on things, besides those long calls to Medfield. They would laugh, frequently and easily. Dottie will miss her friend. I, too, will miss a friend.

Nancy Pappaceno Newman

July 18, 2006

Dianne was such a part of our high school days and we will miss her dearly - her infectious smile and laughter. . she loved everyone. .and everyone loved her. . please accept my condolences. .

Robin Barton

July 18, 2006

My fondness for Dianne dates back to when she was a bridesmaid in my wedding to Bill Barton (her uncle) in June 1960. I still remember her in her blue and white dress at age 16 so excited to be a bridesmaid. And then there were all the times in Ocean City when she put up with Joe, her father, Aunt Buffy and I teasing about the “anti-Barton Society,” our quasi organization of Barton in-laws, who needed strength in numbers when there were just too, too many Barton’s under one roof! And long talks among “us girls” about our children and families. And her wonderful smile and her laughter. She always brought a ray of sunshine with her to those family vacations. All who knew her will miss that smile.

Gillian Towers

July 18, 2006

Dianne you were my friend and I am so happy that you came into my life.I will forever be grateful that we had the chance to be together on Tuesday. I have that memory!

I will miss you so much.

Joe our prayers are with you, Christopher and Gregory at this very difficult time.

We have lost a loving, caring, wonderful friend.

You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Colin, Jill and family

Nicole Rutkowski

July 18, 2006

To Joe and Family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We are so sorry for your loss, she was a great women, I am glad I had the chance to meet her.

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