Diane M. (Harris) Dillon passed peacefully surrounded by her family at home on July 29, 2019. She was predeceased by her father, John B. Harris of Groveland, her mother, Ann M. (Gregorius) Harris of Dansville and a sister, Darla Kay (Harris) Ortiz of California.
Surviving are her children Diane Lynn Forrester “Lynn” (Brian Currier) of Dansville, Ronald J. (Joanne) Forrester of Piffard, and Jason J. Forrester of Dansville and grandchildren Zachary J. Forrester, Hannah Jayne Forrester and Hunter J. Forrester. She is also survived by sisters Donna Harris of Monroe, CT and Jill Harris of Livonia and brothers Jim Harris of Geneseo and Jerry Harris of Groveland. Also, nieces Katherine (Arnoud) Moes of Rockville, MD and Margaret Johnson of Monroe, CT along with cousins Nancy Herring of Scottsburg and Robert Harris of Canandaigua.
Diane was born in Dansville to John and Ann (Gregorius) Harris on October 1, 1950 and graduated from Dansville Central Schools in 1968. Diane began her career working for the State of New York at Craig Developmental Center in Sonyea, NY in 1968 and retired from this career as a Community Residence Director of the Livonia Center house in 2005. After retirement she worked as a Home Health Aide which kept her busy and active while caring for others which was her “gift”.
Diane enjoyed working in her gardens tending to her flowers, counted cross stitch, and any other crafts that may catch her interest. Diane is known for her cooking and her soups were the best ever, in her words “it is all about the broth.” Her greatest joy was her family! Nothing was better than a cookout or a meal at her home surrounded by her kids and grandkids. They will share many memories of good times and funny things that happened when they were trying to help her cook!
Diane was a very loving and caring, mother, sister and friend and will be dearly missed by her family and friends.
Friends and Family are invited to call on Friday, August 2, 2019 from 12-2PM at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, 21 Big Tree Street in Livonia with a service to immediately follow at 2 PM. Interment will take place privately at the Union Cemetery in Scottsburg, NY. Memorial Contributions may be made to: Catholic Charities of Livingston County, Driver Assistance Program, 34 East State Street, Mt. Morris, NY 14510. To share a condolence or a memory please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com
So sorry to hear of Diane’s passing. Such a sweet lady and I always enjoyed our chats about England. My deepest sympathy and love to the whole family.
Angie Raab.
I am so sorry to see that Dianne passed.. I enjoyed helping her with her home care service. She was a nice lady and will be missed.. You all are in my thoughts and prayers
I was so sorry to hear of Diane’s passing. I drove her to her appointments through Catholic Charities. After the appointments she loves stopping for breakfast or lunch. I loved hearing about her soup making. Will miss her but happy knowing her suffering is over. God. Less
I am very saddened to hear of Diane’s passing. I drove her to medical appointments through Catholic Charities. After her appointments we had to stop for breakfast or lunch. We always discussed her soup making. Will miss her but happy that her suffering is over. God Bless