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Janet Diamond Obituary

EMBDEN -- Janet L. (Tarr) Diamond, 64, died Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012, and was delivered to her true home, in Heaven, by her lord and savior, Jesus Christ. She was born on Dec. 27, 1947, in Gardiner, the daughter of Erwin and Arlene (Nadeau) Tarr. She died at her home in Embden with her family and friends by her side after a courageous seven-year battle with cancer.

She enjoyed numerous activities; among her favorites were travel, swimming and cookouts on Embden Pond. Janet will be most remembered for her loving heart and adventurous ways.

She is survived by her devoted and loving husband of 47 years, Robert Diamond; daughter JoyLynn Galley; son Robert Diamond; stepdaughter Tammie (Diamond) Burke; grandchildren Alexi Galley, Joey Diamond, Chantal Diamond and Melissa Galley; siblings Alphie Watson, Melvin Knight, Lorraine Goodwin, Dwinold Bubier and wife Dawn, Ellen Morrell, Shirley and husband George, and Erwin Tarr and wife Susan, Francis Tarr and Robert Tarr.

At the family's request, there will no visitation hours or funeral service.

In lieu of flowers, friends wishing may make donations in her memory to HealthReach HomeCare & Hospice, Office of Philanthropy, P.O. Box 828, Waterville, ME 04903.

Arrangements under the care and direction of Dan & Scott's Cremation & Funeral Service, 445 Waterville Road, Skowhegan, ME 04976.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Morning Sentinel on Jan. 28, 2012.

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Mary Jane Weymouth

February 6, 2012

Dad, Joy-Lynn and Bobby, You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Janet meant the world to me, as do all of you. She has a place in my heart always and I look forward to seeing her again. For all she has done for me I will be eternally greatful. Love you all.

Janet Dyer

January 30, 2012

I love you Janet! I know your with Jesus and I look forward to seeing you again. Enjoy the other side and I'm glad your pain free. Sending all my love to your Earthly family. May we all take the walk with Jesus one-day. Love Janet from Alabama!

lorrian goodwin

January 30, 2012

love you sis Lorriane

darlene goodwin

January 30, 2012

I loved my Aunt Janet, she is memories of my childhood, she will be greatly missed. Her family in alabama send their thoughts and prayers to her family love darlene goodwin

Margaret Stewart

January 29, 2012

Bob & family, So sorry for your lost. Janet was a very strong person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. R.I.P. Janet. Rick & Margaret

Carla Cough

January 29, 2012

To Janet's family, We are so very , very sorry to hear of her passing. Janet was one of the nicest people we have ever met and come to know. She will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you and may she R.I.P. Carla & Greg

Dan Barbeau

January 29, 2012

Many great memories of you Janet! I have the pictures to prove it!
Thinking of you Bob, Joy and Bobby
Danny Barbeau

Paula Schoenthaler

January 28, 2012

Bob, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Janet always had such a positive attitude. She will be lovingly remembered. I will miss her smiling face.

Elaine Watts

January 28, 2012

Bob, Joylynn, and Bobby, Mac and I are very sorry to hear about your loss. We saw your mom often this year and no matter what she was going through, she always had a smile. I know this has been so hard for you all. Take care of yourselves. You are in our prayers.

larry gilman

January 28, 2012

sorry for your loss bob. glad that i got to meet her an see you again at the early bird restaurant.

ROBERT&DIANE ABBOTT

January 28, 2012

TO THE FAMILY OF JANET DIAMOND WE ARE SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS. SHE WILL BE MISSED BY ALL WHO KNEW HER . GOD BE WITH YOU ALL .SHE IS AT PEACE NOW AND WITH THE ANGELS IN HEAVEN. ROBERT&DIANE ABBOTT&CLAYTON, MATTHEW ABBOTT

Paul Ayotte

January 28, 2012

Bobby D and family, very sorry for your loss. Be thankful for the many good years you had together.

Dan Crowley

January 28, 2012

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

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