GILFORD, NH – Diane Marie Nash, 68, of Silver Street, died Monday, November 28, 2011 in her home after a courageous battle with cancer.
Diane was born in North Brookfield, Mass., the daughter of Emil and Yvonne (Provencher) Nykiel. Diane was a long-term resident of Gilford and Rattlesnake Island on Lake Winnipesaukee. She vacationed for many years in several parts of Florida. Her life was devoted to her husband, children and her grandchildren. Diane enjoyed birds and gardening. She was known as an excellent cook and hostess. Diane volunteered for 17 years for Collegiate Kids Care in Gilford.
She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Fred Nash of Gilford, two sons; Andrew Nash and his wife Paula of Pembroke and Kevin Nash and his wife Lori of Gilford, one daughter, Jennifer Nash-Boucher and her husband Matthew of Gilford, seven granddaughters; Emily, Amanda, Caitlyn, Zoey, Jacqueline, Madison and Lauryn, two step-grandchildren; Brendon and Alec, one brother, Francis Nykiel of Brookfield, Mass, three sisters; Carole Peluso of North Brookfield, Mass., Nancy Dedian of East Brookfield, Mass and Mary Lou Cassavant of Spencer, Mass.
Calling hours will be held from 4PM to 7PM on Thursday, December 1, 2011 in the Carriage House at the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, NH. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11AM on Friday, December 2, 2011 at St. Andre Bessette Parish at Sacred Heart Church, 291 Union Avenue, Laconia, NH. Burial will follow at Pine Grove Cemetery in Gilford, NH.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. is assisting the family with the arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com .