Diane Butler Schwarzer

Diane Butler (Green) Schwarzer, 84, of North Adams, died November 16, 2025. Born in Albany, NY on July 2, 1941, Helen F. (Sporing) Green Archambault and William James Green, Diane was raised in Pawtucket, RI, attending local schools there.
She was employed at Sprague Electric for over 17 years. Diane was passionate about freshwater fish and successfully raised them, selling offspring to local fish stores. As an avid knitter, Diane used her gift to affectionately create knitted items, which she donated to local children. She loved walking and being outdoors, and spending time with family and friends. Diane married the late Gordon Ernest Schwarzer in 1981.
A caring mother and grandmother, Diane will be missed by her daughter, Bonnie Henry (Cyrus) of Stanford, FL and sons; James Baumbach (Karen) of Clarksburg, MA, and Rory Schwarzer (Patricia) of Fredericksburg, VA. Diane also leaves behind grandchildren; Justin Howland (Stephanie), Mathew Baumbach (Kate), David Baumbach (Katie), Heather Sijercic (Eldin), Madalyn Henry, Christopher Herman, and Kyle Schwarzer, eleven great grandchildren and a brother, Ted Green.
In addition to her husband, Gordon, Diane is predeceased by her son, Richard Roy Baumbach, a sister, Lou Anne Dion, and brother, David E. Green.
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