Diane M. Williamson, age 78, passed away peacefully at home on Oct. 11, 2022. She was the first child of the late Forrest and Jeannette (Martin) Williamson and grew up in Chicopee. Diane worked as a nurse’s aide for Holyoke Hospital for over 35 years where she was a popular and friendly personality among her patients and her co-workers. She enjoyed golfing in her free time and was an unabashed shutter-bug, capturing every memory she could by photo. She loved to shop, looked forward to summer trips to Hampton Beach, and enjoyed an occasional afternoon at the casino for her penny slots. Diane was unforgettably fun-loving, often referring to herself as a “big kid,” and put a genuine smile on the face of everybody that crossed her path. She is lovingly remembered by her sister, Ruth Parker and her husband Garth of Ludlow; two brothers, Forrest Williamson and Wayne Williamson and his wife Laura, all of FL; her best friend Barbara Moynihan of Westhampton; and her “dynamite” nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her longtime companion, Mary Adams, whose memory Diane carried closely. Calling hours will be held on Monday, Oct. 17, 2022 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM at the Grise Funeral Home, 280 Springfield St, Chicopee. A private burial will take place in Calvary Cemetery at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Shriner’s Hospitals for Children, 516 Carew St, Springfield, MA 01104. For online condolences, please visit www.GriseFH.com.