Mrs. Diane T. Pike Obituary (1946

ATTLEBORO- Diane T. Pike, 71, of Attleboro, passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2017, after a courageous battle with cancer, at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence, R.I. She was born in Providence, R.I., on February 1, 1946. Diane was the devoted daughter to the late Phillip and Margaret (Walsh) Everton. She grew up in Attleboro and attended Bishop Feehan High School. Over her many years of employment, Diane worked at Robbins Co., Stone Container, Florence’s Beauty World, and most recently, Shaw’s Super Market. In her personal life, Diane had many hobbies and interests. She enjoyed arts and crafts, music, and being outdoors. Some of her most favorite places were the beach and going to many local campgrounds with her family. She often attended the Newport Jazz Festival and also appreciated going for long walks on the Sandwich Boardwalk. Being a true “lover of life” and the adventurer she was, Diane loved to tell the story about her grand trip on a Schooner vessel. However, Diane was most happy when she was in the company of her adored children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren and loved nothing more than making treasured memories on their many adventures together. Diane is survived by her devoted children, Keith Pike and his wife, Laura of East Bridgewater and Rena (Pike) Therrien of Attleboro. She was the cherished “Grammie” to her grandchildren, Kayla Pike of North Attleboro; Shelby Pike of Attleboro; and Kyle and Ryan Therrien, both of Attleboro. She will be fondly remembered as a loving “Great-Grammie” by her great-grandchildren, Chloe LaVatt of North Attleboro; Liam Pike of Attleboro; and also Logan Pulsinelli of Attleboro. She will be missed by her dedicated siblings, Margaret Guillemette and Herbert and Francis Everton. She also leaves behind her friends Florence and Nancy D’uva, as well as many other friends, former co-workers, and extended family members. In addition to her parents, Diane was predeceased by her sister, Joan Charette. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation on Wednesday, January 3, 2018, from 4 -7 p.m. in the Duffy-Poule Funeral Home, 20 Peck St., Attleboro. A funeral will be held on Friday, January 5, 2018, at 10 a.m., in the funeral home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m., in St. John the Evangelist Church, 133 North Main Street, Attleboro. Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery, North Attleboro. In lieu of flowers, donations in Diane’s name may be made to American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123 or to https://www.cancer.org/involved/donate.html