Tribute & Message From The Family
Diane Lapierre, 66 of Bedford, NH passed away on March 16th 2020 of cancer.
She was born on September 1, 1953. She was predeceased by her parents Therese and Donald Lapierre.
She graduated from West High School and worked in payroll and accounting at the Bedford Village Inn, for 26 years.
Diane held the family together on the "Hill" with her birthday cakes, Easter egg hunts and Derby Day raffles. All holidays were in the comfort of her home surrounded by her floral murals. She was crafty, making claymation gifts for each family member at Christmas.
She especially enjoyed the New Years Day tradition of Canadian meat pie, Cipaille carried through the generations. She loved to watch old movies, Saturday Night Live and the bluebirds at the feeders in her yard. She swam all year and was a dancer in her younger days.
She leaves behind her husband Jon "Trip" Lewis III and son, Nicholas Lewis of Alaska, her beloved dogs, Norma, Stormy and Stella, her Brother Paul Lapierre, sisters Lou Marchand and Michele Biron. She was the perfect aunt to Owen, Emma, Bronte and Sawyer.
May she find the Caribbean beach she longed for with her dog Gypsy Rose running beside her. The Hill will miss her.
There will be no calling hours per Diane's request.
Phaneuf Funeral Homes and Crematorium assisted the family with arrangements. To view an online memorial, leave a message of condolence, or for more information please go to www.phaneuf.net
Condolence & Memory Journal
Tripp, Lou, Nicholas and family,
I am so saddened to hear of Diane's passing. We were best buds in high school. I always loved going to the "farm" and eating Mrs. Lapierre's great cooking. Diane was a beautiful soul. I only wish we could have spent time together as adults. She was a wonderful friend. I hope she is with our other Bedford buds whom we have lost, she was much loved. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. will miss you Diane..until we meet again. My brother Peter loved Di. I hope they are hanging in heaven together.
Posted by
Grace Freije - Manchester, NH - Friend April 02, 2020
We are so very sorry to hear of the loss of Diane. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Mom (Aunt Ruth Michaud) and I wish you peace and comfort.
Posted by
Ruth Van Davelaar - Norfolk, VA - Family March 30, 2020
Tripp & Nicholas
Yogi and I are very sorry to hear about Diane.I loved to see her drive her sporty cars. I will miss bumping into her for a little chat
Posted by
Carole Demers - Manchester, NH March 30, 2020
Trip and Nick, I am so sorry for your loss. Please accept my condolences. May her memory be eternal!
Posted by
George Skaperdas - Manchester, NH March 25, 2020
Trip my friend...so sorry to hear of Diane's passing, be strong, stay safe..we will talk soon.
Posted by
Gary Shakra - Bedford, NH March 24, 2020
Tripp, Sorry for your lose. Diane was a good friend in Grammar school. Skip&Viki
Posted by
Skip Hansen - New Hampshire, NH March 23, 2020
Tripp
So sorry for your loss!
Diane was a wonderful person.
May she rest in peace.
Posted by
The McKee s from New Boston Rd - Bedford, NH March 22, 2020
We are so sorry to hear about this. She was a dear friend long ago to us...We enjoyed so many laughs and wonderful meals made by her mom.. Diane had a beautiful smile and honest personality. Our deep sympathy to her family... Jim and Andy Conway xo
Posted by
Andrea Conway - Bedford, NH - Friend March 22, 2020
Lou- my deepest sympathies to you and your family. I know how u feel.. I have lost a sister also. We always have our memories and we can smile. Be strong my friend...Rita
Posted by
Rita Villemure - Goffstown, NH March 22, 2020
Sorry to hear of the loss of Diane. My most sincere condolences to Jon and her family.
Posted by
Tim Lambrou Sr - Manchester, NH - Family Friend March 22, 2020
Your family will surely miss you. I even enjoyed the holiday stories from Nancy. My condolences to the family.
Sheila Kindl
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Sheila Kindl - Manchester, NH - Family Friend March 22, 2020
Rest peacefully, Di! You will he missed. I will always remember your smile and your laugh.. especially at our Maine lobster bakes! Trip and Nick , so sorry for your loss, Di was certainly was a wonderful person! We love you both are thinking about you everyday! Peter and Doreen
Posted by
Doreen Lewis - York, ME - Family March 21, 2020
