Diane Curran Davis

6/6/1933 - 1/15/2025

Mystic - Diane Curran Davis of Mystic, passed away Jan. 15, 2025. She was born June 6, 1933, in Providence, R.I., as the beloved only child of Thomas Francis and Reba Owen Curran. Diane grew up in East Greenwich, R.I., graduated from Lockwood High School, and earned her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Rhode Island. During her time at URI, she was a proud member of Delta Zeta Sorority and the Omicron Nu Honor Society.

Diane is survived by her husband, Franklin G. Davis; her daughters, Andrea Stein (Steven) Carlow and Kimberly Stein (Jeff) DiNicola; stepdaughters, Susan Davis and Andrea Davis; eight grandchildren, Allyson Carlow (Gerry) Abbey, Greg (Ashley) Carlow, Kevin (Laura) Carlow, Rebecca Barstow, Christopher (Alba) Barstow, Jonathan Barstow, David DiNicola and Daniel DiNicola; and nine cherished great-grandchildren, Nathan and Matthew Wagner, Bella Barstow, Marcia, Jonas, and Isobel Abbey, Wesley and Oliver Carlow, and Bennett Carlow. She was predeceased by her daughter Pamela Stein Barstow; and stepson Frederick Davis.

Diane lived a vibrant and active life, thriving on community involvement and her passion for education. She co-founded the Mystic Junior Women's Club and began her teaching career as a first-grade teacher at Broadway School in the Stonington School System. Diane later spearheaded the development of the district's ESL program, furthering her dedication to teaching and empowering children. She was a member of the Child and Family Agency of Southeastern Connecticut; served as president of Alpha Delta Kappa International Honor Sorority for Women Educators and the Mystic Garden Club, as well as a deacon and trustee of the Mystic Congregational Church.

In retirement, Diane and Frank traveled extensively. At home, Diane continued to bring her family and friends together with her love of cooking, entertaining, and creating meaningful experiences.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to the staff at Avalon for the wonderful care they provided over the past two years, ensuring Diane enjoyed a high quality of life.

A memorial service celebrating her life will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18, at the Mystic Congregational Church, 43 East Main St. in Mystic. Her burial will be held privately.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Scholarship Fund of the Stoneridge Residents Association, 186 Jerry Browne Road, Mystic, CT 06355 or the Mystic Congregational Church.