Diane Anderson

Diane (Bennett) Anderson, of Brookfield, beloved wife of Brian E. Anderson, died at Danbury Hospital on Monday, October 6, 2025, after a courageous 23-year battle with cancer. She was born in Danbury on April 14, 1957, daughter of the late James G. Bennett II and Barbara Davis Bennett. She was raised in Bethel and was a graduate of Bethel High School, Class of 1975.
Diane was an avid quilter. She made dozens of quilts for family and friends over the last 20 years. For those that received a quilt, we would love to be able to get a picture of the quilt with the person to whom it was given.
Diane also loved going to Renaissance Faires, enjoyed dressing up in Ren garb to stroll through the fairs, usually to go shopping.
Christmas was her favorite holiday, she loved giving gifts to see the joy on people's faces, and to enjoy the time with family – the more the merrier. She also loved baking Easter Pizzas every year on Good Friday with her son Ben.
In addition to her cherished husband of 37 years, Brian, she will be sadly missed by her sons, Ben Clawson and Eric Anderson; her grandchildren, Katherine and Julie Clawson; her brother, Peter Bennett; and many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
She was predeceased by her son, Matthew Clawson; her sister, Pamela Lonczak, and her brother, James G. Bennett III.
Funeral Services will be held on Friday, October 10th at 11:00am at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Greenwood Avenue, Bethel. Burial will follow in Central Cemetery, Brookfield.
The family will receive friends at the Brookfield Funeral Home, 786 Federal Road, Brookfield, on Thursday, October 9th between the hours of 5:00 – 7:00pm.
Memorial Contributions may be made in her memory to the American Cancer Society.