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Diana Daggett Obituary
Diana Gamble Daggett of Palm Springs, formerly of Old Saybrook Connecticut, passed away Sunday, June 21, 2015, after a long illness. She was born in Seattle, Washington, to Frederick Kimball and Frances Gamble Daggett and stepdaughter to Dorothy Price Daggett since 9 months of age. She is survived by her daughter, Angelika Daggett, and granddaughter Caden of New York City; sisters, Barbara Clark of Peterborough, New Hampshire, and Lynn Stevens of Palm Springs; several nieces and nephews; and by her former husband, Charles Rutan of Old Saybrook Connecticut. Diana graduated from Ethel Walker School in Simsbury, Connecticut, and Bennett College in Millbrook, New York. She was an accomplished horsewoman and competed in many local and regional events. She worked at Young & Rubicam Advertising Agency and modeled in New York City. She lived in London, Paris and Ibiza before returning to Connecticut. She had a caring heart and was always surrounded by animals of many varieties where she found peace from a troubling world. She was loved and touched many people with her charm, intellect and sense of humor. Donations can be made in her name to the Palm Springs Animal Shelter and the Landing Zone Parrot Sanctuary in Thousand Palms. RIP Diana.
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Christopher Espinoza
June 23, 2020
Diana. Wow. 5 years. Unbelievable. Still share some of our conversations with my guests! Your so missed
July 10, 2015
Diana was reticent about her illness so that when news of her death came. we were shocked and saddened. Diana was admired by her Tai Chi friends for her kindness, quick wit and intelligence. She was beautiful inside and out - just a very special lady. We send condolences to her family. Rest in Peace, dear Diana.
Lyn Bastone, Indio, CA
Chris Espinoza
July 10, 2015
Diana, so surreal, I know we've talked about God, Jesus and eternity, amongst many things, to know you entered it so quickly... I'll miss our talks, you were a beatiful person in and out, thankful to be able help make you smile as your hairstylist.....
Lynn Stevens
July 9, 2015
Sister, Dear. Both Bobbie and I share our thoughts about you and hope you will be at peace now with Chuy, Sateen, and Mother in Connecticut. Your homecoming was greatly wished for by those in Connecticut who loved and now miss you. Pictures trigger wonderful memories.
Renate Bodden
July 4, 2015
Diana we will miss you in Tai Chi, you were always a pleasure to have in class and I enjoyed your dry sense of humor. Peace and Love to you and blessings to the family.
Guy Spencer
July 3, 2015
I will miss you greatly. There was still so much I wanted to say to you. You are now sadly gone, but to a better place. The Polo will never be quite the same again. You gave it a dimension that cannot be replaced. Rest In Peace
Francine LaVance Robertshaw
July 2, 2015
My dear friend Diana will be greatly missed. I will cherish the happy memories of our days at Empire Polo Club in the desert. Her grace and style, unforgettable. Rest in peace, Diana. My deepest sympathy to the family.
Francine LaVance Robertshaw
July 2, 2015
Diana was a dear friend whose grace and style will long be remembered. I loved our days together at Empire Polo Club. I will miss her always. My deepest sympathy to her family.
June 29, 2015
We mourn with you. A loved one lost can grieve the heart, and make us yearn for tomorrow, When God will keep the promise he made of no pain, no death, and no sorrow. My prayers are with you and your family.
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