Diane M. Daniels, 78, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Saturday, October 5, 2024.
She was born February 6, 1946 in Providence, Rhode Island to Ernest and Margaret (Laffey) DeBeaulieu. She grew up in Providence, where she worked at Chris’s Restaurant for many years.
Diane met John Henry Daniels on the dance floor, and they married on April 4, 1970. He preceded her in death on May 18, 2012.
The couple lived in Rhode Island for a while before moving to California, where they resided for 20 years and where she managed an apartment complex. Upon retirement, Diane and John moved to Presque Isle, Maine. After John passed away in 2012, Diane moved back to Rhode Island, later relocating to St. Joseph to be near her family.
Diane enjoyed playing Bingo, travel and conversation. Most of all, she loved to laugh.
She was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church.
Diane was preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, John; her parents; siblings, Joan, Jean and Anthony; and her beloved dog, Milo.
Survivors include her sons, Kevin DeBeaulieu (Dawn), Mark Daniels (Sherene), and Mike Daniels; grandchildren, Andrew Desjardin, Keith Desjardin, Evin Daniels, Margaret Daniels, Jonahtan Daniels, and Makenna Fisher; great-grandchildren, Regan, James and Jayden Desjardin; nieces, nephews, other extended family members and friends; and special friend, Gene Brown.
Mass of Christian Burial and Public Livestream 10:00 A.M. Saturday, St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. Inurnment at a later date in Rhode Island. The family will gather with friends 7:00 to 8:30 P.M. Friday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory.