ROCHESTER—Dianne Veloski, 71, of 10 S Elderberry Lane, was called home to her Heavenly Father on Friday, July 6, 2018. We are comforted to know that as she left this mortal life here on Earth there was a great reunion with her parents, twin sister, and loved ones in Heaven.
Dianne was born on September 13, 1946 in Woburn, Mass., the daughter of Bernard Frederick and Frances Evelyn (Merrill) Veloski. Dianne graduated from Woburn High School, continued her education at The University of Massachusetts, and completed her Bachelor of Science in Human Services at New Hampshire College. Dianne was a lover of education and continued teaching right into her retirement years at the Vocational Technical College in Laconia, NH. Dianne loved working with people through her various careers at the IRS, NH State School, and Vocational Technical College. She also loved volunteering in the community especially as a sign language interpreter, working with the Shaw Brothers, and the channel 11 auctions for the NH Public Television Company. Dianne loved spending time with her family especially her nieces and nephews. Her presence will be greatly missed along with her knowledge, skills, services, and generous heart.
She is survived by her Brother and Sister-in-law, Robert Andrew & Kathy Ellen (Trombley) Veloski and Sister, Janet Veloski Payne, Nieces & Nephews; Scott Andrew & Jessica Lee (Stratton) Veloski, Jennifer Frances Veloski, Jonathan Bernard Veloski, Jennifer Anne (Payne) & Christian Paul Knowlton, Sr., Jan Marie Payne, Adam Scott Payne, Theresa Marie (Payne) & Matthew Keith Martindale, Rachel Elizabeth Payne, Brian Andrew Payne, Michelle (Payne) & William Palmer Walker, Jessica Payne, and Heather (Payne) & Ross Joseph Goddu, Great Nieces & Nephews; Christian Paul & Elizabeth Mae (Arnold) Knowlton, Jr., Weston Andrew Knowlton, Mary Louise Martindale, and Jacob Keith Martindale, Great-Great Nephew; Wesley Christian Knowlton. Dianne was predeceased by her parents Bernard and Frances Veloski and her twin sister, Marcia Veloski.
A graveside service and burial will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, July 21, 2018, at Bayside Cemetery, 1345 Union Ave, Laconia, New Hampshire. A Celebration of Life and reception will be held afterwards at a family member’s home.
For those who wish, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia NH is assisting the family the arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial go towww.wilkinsonbeane.com.