Newton, NH- Diane M. (Sweeney) Burke passed away early Wednesday morning in her home surrounded by her loving family.
Diane was born in Haverhill, MA to the late Edward P. Sweeney and Mary (Trainor) Sweeney. She grew up in Haverhill and was a graduate of Haverhill High School in 1967.
Diane and Tim met and fell in love living across the street from each other on 15th Ave. They married shortly after high school and soon welcomed their two loving daughters. Diane, Tim, and their girls settled in Merrimac, MA. Diane opened a jewelry business called Pagoda Jewelers and was very successful. She loved to travel especially to Jamaica where she and Tim made many memories.
Diane was the best mom, Nani, Sister, Auntie, and friend. She was the true matriarch, the nucleus of her family. She would light up any room when she entered. She loved everyone so unconditionally. She would throw pool parties every weekend and would welcome anyone to join. She was an amazing cook and never had an apple martini that she didn’t love. She will be missed dearly. As one of her family members said, “Nani was a legend and legends never die.”
Diane is survived by her daughters, Carrie Hayes and her husband Robert of Newton and Erin Forcino and her husband Jamie also of Newton. She is also survived by her beautiful “cherubs” as she always called them Robert Hayes, Benjamin Hayes, Molly Hayes, Bridget Forcino, and Samuel Forcino; they were the center of her universe. She is also survived by her sister Jane Allen of Seabrook, NH, her nephews Michael Burke and his wife Karen, David Allen and his wife Jenn, and Christopher Allen.
Diane was predeceased by her Brother Edward Sweeney Jr. in 1973 and her loving husband Timothy E. Burke in 2008.
Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend calling hours on Tuesday, August 2 from 5:00PM until 8:00PM at the Kevin B. Comeau Funeral Home, 486 Main St., Haverhill with a funeral service beginning at 8:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the American Lung Association. Please visit Comeau Funeral Home on Facebook or www.comeaufuneral.com
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Walda Highfield (Sweeney) says
July 31, 2022 at 4:11 pmSo sorry for the loss of such a wonderful person. Love you Diane, Rest In Peace.
Petra and Mike says
July 31, 2022 at 6:56 pmWe are so sorry for everyone’s loss. DiDi was a true sweetheart and unique lady. The world is a lot more empty without her. Our love always Fairy Godmother!. Petra and Mike Parker
Cindy (Corriveau) Chamberlin says
August 1, 2022 at 4:56 pmSo very sorry!
Robyn (Barbone) and Bob Curry says
August 1, 2022 at 6:19 pmCarrie, so sorry for the loss of your Mom. I always remember her to be so classy and kind. I still wear several pieces of jewelry that Bob purchased for me back in the day while still in Merrimac. Our sincere condolences to you and your family.
Alison Kolozsvary says
August 2, 2022 at 6:20 pmSending Diane’s entire family great love and strength through this very difficult loss. What a beautiful, fun and kind family she created!