Diane Marie Patch

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Diane Marie Patch, who peacefully entered into Heaven on Thursday surrounded by family. Diane was a loving wife, devoted mother & grandmother, cherished daughter, beloved sister, and treasured friend. Diane was born on May 9, 1953, in Farmington, New Mexico, to Harold and Laurea LaBounty. From a young age, her warmth, kindness, and intelligence touched everyone she met. After the untimely death of her father, her family returned to Vermont where her mother got remarried to her new father, Maurice Bonnette, whom she came to love like he was her own.
Diane grew up in Vermont, attending Bellows Free Academy in St. Albans. She continued her education at Champlain College, earning an Associate's degree in Accounting. With a sharp mind and diligent work ethic, Diane began her career at J&B International in Burlington, Vermont. It was there that she met the love of her life, Peter. Their early dates often included sweet moments shared at the then-small Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream shop, a prelude to a marriage filled with love and adventure. Diane and Peter were married on October 13th, 1984, and embarked on a lifetime of memories, traveling together to breathtaking destinations such as Aruba, Hawaii, Europe, and China.
Diane's values and unwavering sense of kindness were central to the way she lived her life. Her faith provided her with inner strength and a strong moral foundation, which she shared with her family through her actions and guidance. Diane was a source of encouragement, generosity, and love to all who knew her.
Diane and Peter made their home in South Burlington, Vermont, where she took joy in being a wife and a mother to their two beloved children, Lori & Greg. As a mother, Diane was nurturing, patient and selfless, always putting her family's happiness above all else. Later on in her life, she was delighted to become a grandmother and share the same love and nurturing with her four grandchildren. She brought laughter, guidance, and a steady source of love to her family and friends.
From childhood to adulthood, Diane shared an unbreakable bond with her best friend, Anita (whom she called Nete). Their friendship was one of laughter, trust, and unwavering support that spanned a lifetime. Anita was not just a friend to Diane but a beloved member of her extended family.
Diane was predeceased by her father Harold LaBounty. She is survived by many that will dearly miss and lovingly remember her, including her husband Peter, her daughter Lori Linn (Joe), her son Gregory (Morgan Kirk), grandchildren Kaiya, Carter, Taylor, and Emily Linn, her mother Laurea Bonnette, step-father Maurice Bonnette, and siblings Alan LaBounty (Judy), Rita Wells (Butch), Joanne LaBounty (John), Corrine Bonnette, and John Bonnette (Nina), as well countless extended family members and friends. Her legacy of compassion, dedication, and love will live on in the hearts of those who were fortunate enough to know her.
A Mass honoring Diane's life will be held on Thursday, March 20 at 11am, at Holy Angels Catholic Church, 246 Lake Street in St. Albans. Diane's ashes will be laid to rest during a private family ceremony at a later date.
In lieu of flowers or for those who wish to make a donation in Diane's memory, please consider supporting the following:
The American Brain Tumor Association (https://www.abta.org/ways-to-donate/)
8550 W. Bryn Mawr Ave. Ste 550, Chicago, IL 60631 or Vermont Right to Life (https://www.vrlc.net/donate/),VRLC, PO Box 1079, Montpelier, VT 05601.
Honored to be serving Diane's family is Rett Heald of the Heald Funeral Home, where messages of condolence are welcome at www.healdfunerahome.com.