Dianne E. Altemus, 70, of Goffstown and formerly of Milford and Nashua, died Monday evening, February 9, 2015 at the Hillsborough County Nursing Home after a period of declining health.
Dianne was born in Lowell, Massachusetts on August 15, 1944, a daughter of the late Eugene R. and Gertrude C. (Blair) Altemus. During her youth, Dianne resided in Chelmsford, MA and was a graduate of Chelmsford High School Class of 1962.
Dianne worked for a time as an interior decorator and was a volunteer at the Bedford (MA) Veterans Affairs Medical Center. She enjoyed painting with water colors, gardening and loved spending time at the beach with her children. Dianne enjoyed music and played a German Base Trumpet. She was a true follower of Jesus and shared her Christian beliefs with family and friends.
In addition to her parents, Dianne was predeceased by her husband Anthony D’Alleva; and two sons, Gregory P. Hicks and David B. Hicks.
Members of her family include a son, Bruce E. Hicks, Jr. of Manchester; a daughter, Natalie Houle of Nashua; a daughter-in-law, Lisa Hicks; two grandsons,
Gregory and Tyler Hicks; a brother, Blair R. Altemus and his wife Carol of Blackstone, MA; two sisters, Carolyn Rose Livingston and her husband Roland of Hawaii and Jeanne A. Morrison and her husband John of Chelmsford, MA; also many nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Monday, February 16th from 9 to 11 a.m. followed by a prayer service in the funeral home at 11 o’clock. Friends are invited to attend. Interment will take place at a later date. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneral.com
