Diane Marie (McCallum) McNealy, 65, of Londonderry, NH; born August 13, 1958, passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2024 after a hard fought battle with cancer. Diane was the matriarch of our family, and we will miss her dearly. She had a personality built from determination to always be the best, never giving up without putting up a fight, a strong work ethic, and a heart of gold. Diane’s smile could light up a room and she was always willing and able to help any way she could.
Diane retired in 2020 after a long, successful & award-winning career at Parkland Medical Center in Derry, having worked her way up to Director of Environmental Services & Hazmat Coordinator. Diane was a beach lover, and her favorite vacation spots were York, ME, Hampton Beach, NH and the Island of Aruba.
Diane is survived by her loving family; her beloved husband of over 35 years, Michael McNealy of Londonderry; sons Raymond Wright and his girlfriend Jenn Burke of Laconia, NH, John and Irene Wright of Londonderry; two grandsons, Christopher (CJ) and Jack Wright. She was the beloved sister of Jim and Linda McCallum of Weymouth, MA, Bill and Cathie McCallum of Squantum, MA, Joseph and Laurie McCallum of North Port, FL. She was a beloved sister-in-law of Barbara and her husband Sid Seigler of Charleston, SC, Debbie and her husband Brian Sullivan of Londonderry, John and his wife Liz McNealy of Peabody, MA, Laura and her husband Gary Levesque of Derry; as well as many other relatives and friends.
In addition to her parents, Diane was predeceased by her beloved daughter, Lisa McNealey; two sisters and their husbands Ann (McCallum) and Thomas Mellor, and Mary and Peter Mooers. She was also the daughter-in-law of the late Walter and Louise McNealy.
Following cremation, relatives and friends are welcome to join in a celebration of life for Diane at the Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 290 Mammoth Rd., Londonderry on Saturday, July 13th from 2 - 5pm. In lieu of flowers please consider making a donation in Diane’s memory to Dana Farber Cancer Institute in Londonderry.