"To the family and friends of Diane I extend my sincere condolences as you experience your loss. Death is always so difficult and devastating but please remember our Heavenly Father's promise at Revelation 21:3, 4 and Isaiah 55:11. Sometimes reading those thoughts brings us the comfort needed as we await seeing our loved ones again in paradise on earth, Psalms 37:11. Please accept my prayers and thoughts during these difficult days."
In loving memory of
Diane L. Blanchette
May 15, 2017
Diane L. (Dicks) Blanchette, 56, of Fairmount St., Woonsocket, died May 15, 2017 in Rhode Island Hospital, Providence. She was the wife of Bernard Blanchette whom she married March 11, 1978. Born in Woonsocket, she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Odelie (Breault) Dicks.
Mrs. Blanchette worked as a Nurses Aid for St. Camillus, Whitinsville and for the VNA of RI. She enjoyed needlework, gardening and spending time with her grandchildren.
Besides her husband, she is survived by three children, Jamie Blanchette and his wife Monica of Burrillville, Jennifer Peloquin and her husband Jeffrey of Woonsocket and Kimberly Gendron and her husband Chad of Killingly, CT; two brothers, Les Dicks of Bellingham and Brian Dicks of Uxbridge; a sister, Nancy Mandeville of Blackstone; four grandchildren, Brody and Lily Peloquin, Isabella Gendron and Presley Blanchette, as well as her uncle, Harry Dicks of Blackstone. She was the sister of the late Harold and Neil Dicks and Sheila Blakeney. .
A funeral service will be held Friday, May 19, 2017 at 4:00 PM in Christ Community Church, 31 Church St, Blackstone. Burial will be private. Calling hours are omitted. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Holt Funeral Home, 510 South Main St., Woonsocket. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Dianes memory may be made to Christ Community Church, P.O. Box 487, Blackstone, MA 01504.
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"Im so sorry. I like to think she is in heaven with my mom waiting for the rest of us to join them. I love all of you so much. I want to tell you it will get easier, and it will but there will be the days where you just want to be sad and that's ok. You were all blessed with a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother. Try to remember the good times and cherish them and talk about her often and smile in her memory. Something i was never given as a child with my mom's memory. let her memory live on because she was such a treasure."
"My deepest sympathy on your loss. BMR classmate class of 1979"
"Connie just informed me about your devastating loss. Please accept our condolences and know that you are all in our prayers. We love you."
" A Grandma's Garden Table Basket was sent on May 18, 2017 Rest well Diane and may you be at peace. My thoughts are with all of your beautiful family now. Lots of love from Gaynor xxx "
" A Spathiphyllum was sent on May 18, 2017 To Ben and family a peace plant for everlasting peace and to find peace in the darkest days with love and sympathy to all Dennis aka NF "
" A Sentimental Thoughts was sent on May 18, 2017 Please accept our deepest condolences for you and your family. We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. - Lakewood Park Orthodontics (Janeen, Brandy, Tricia, Jessica, Kristen, Ashley) "
" A Garden Path Vase was sent on May 18, 2017 Jamie and Family, You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Love your 2 PAV family "
" An A Garden Path was sent on May 17, 2017 Love and sympathy, Marc Lemay "
"To the Blanchette Family, the loss of any family member is painful and very little can be said to bring comfort to that loss. Remember her as she lived, a loving wife, partner and friend; a sister; a mom; a grandmother; a caregiver. It is here in these memories that you may find some relief from your pain and sorrow, and notice some sunshine and peacefulness in the knowledge that she made a difference and left her mark on all of us. To my childhood friend Ben. I cry along with you. Not only for your loss, but also for you heart as it will take some time for the weight of sorrow to lift ever so slightly enough for you too to see the sunshine in all of this. You were blessed to be loved and to love. Keep that, remember that, and use it to keep Diane close to you always. Just don't let it rule you. My deepest condolences to you for your loss. I am here to give an ear if you ever need one. Your Friend, David"
"My heartfelt sympathy.I hope you find comfort in GOD - he needed an angel. "
"Brian, so sorry for your loss. She always had a smile on her face, very nice lady."
"The joy Diane brought to so many will be carried forever in each heart. The Great memories will help our hearts heal over time. We are always here for you Ben, Jen, Kim & Jamie. We feel honored to have known such a special, fun, easy going person you get to call wife/mom! You are all in our prayers."