FITCHBURG-Diane M. Irving, 56, of Fitchburg, died Saturday, January 24th, in Health Alliance Leominster Hospital. She leaves two brothers, C. Richard Irving and his wife Raquel of Laconia, NH, and George G. Irving and Marsha of Ossipee, NH; two sisters, Elizabeth J. Miglionico of West Boylston and Joan C. Kontoes and her husband John of East Andover, NH; her faithful dog, Beans; many nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, and many close friends.
She was born in Worcester, the daughter of George S. and Evelyn A. (Sumner) Irving and had been a customer service representative for New England Telephone for 35 years. Diane later worked for Simplex. She enjoyed gardening, photography and the coast of Maine and was an avid Red Sox and Patriots fan.
The funeral is Thursday, January 29th from O’CONNOR BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 592 Park Avenue, Worcester, with a Mass at 11:00 A.M. in St. Paul’s Cathedral, 15 Chatham Street, Worcester. Burial will be in Vernon Grove Cemetery, Milford. Calling hours are Wednesday, January 28th from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Worcester Animal Rescue League, 139 Holden Street, Worcester, MA 01606.