BELMONT ---- Diane Marie Marden, 56, of Silkwood Avenue, passed away on Monday, May 15, 2023, at the Granite VNA Hospice House in Concord.
Diane was born on January 8, 1967, in Laconia, the daughter of James Marden Sr., and Donna (Reed) Marden.
Diane was a caring and loving person, especially for her family and friends. She was always willing to help anybody in need; always putting herself last.
Diane loved the history of the Town of Belmont. She published a book of Belmont postcards and was a member of the Historical Society, the Cemetery Trust, and an original member of the Heritage Commission. She initiated the Save The Gale School project and worked hard to see the school moved to the new location.
Diane is survived by her partner, Ray Brake Sr.; sons, Ray Brake Jr. and Christopher Brake and his fiancé Michelle Jean; father, James Marden Sr.; brother, James Marden Jr.; grandchildren, Joshua Brake-Post and Knox Brake; step-grandchildren, Bradyn Vachon, Jarahmiah Vachon, and Ella-Mae Vachon; and several aunts and uncles. Diane is predeceased by her mother, Donna Marden; maternal grandparents, Harold ‘Skip’ and Isabel Reed and Madeline and Carroll Marden; and her paternal grandparents, Lewis and Shirley Marden.
There will be no calling hours.
A Graveside Service will be held on Friday, June 2, 2023, at 1:00pm, at South Road Cemetery, in Belmont, NH.
For those who wish, the family suggests memorial donations in Diane’s name to the Hospice House, 30 Pillsbury Street, Concord, NH 03301 or the New Hampshire Humane Society, PO Box 572, Laconia, NH 03247.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services/603Cremations.com, 164 Pleasant St., Laconia, NH, 03246, is assisting the family with arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial, please visit wilkinsonbeane.com.