Diane F. (Aranjo) Reckard, age 72 of Taunton, passed away on November 30, 2017 at Oak Hill Health Care Center in Middleboro.
Born in Taunton, Diane was the daughter of the late Joseph and Bella (Frances) Aranjo.
Before retirement, Diane was employed with the Commonwealth of MA Dept. of Developmental Services, caring for people with developmental disabilities.
She was an active, popular and social person with many nicknames like "The Coolatta Lady", "Captain Mom" and "Di-Di". Diane was often seen wearing one of her many hats (she had over 40!). She had a wild sense of humor and was known for her goofiness, her exceptional cooking skills, her unending kindness, cleverness and wit. She was a collector of all things nautical.
She was the loving mother of Derek Reckard and Aaron Reckard, both of Taunton, and was also the sister of Barry Aranjo and the late Joseph Aranjo Jr., also of Taunton.
Mrs. Reckard’s funeral will be held on Monday, December 4, 2017 at 9 am with service to begin at 10 am in the Silva Funeral Home 80 Broadway (at Saint Mary’s Square) Taunton.
Interment will follow in Saint Joseph Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to www.DementiaSociety.org, in Diane’s memory.
For expressions of sympathy or to sign an online guestbook, visit www.silvafuneralhome.com