Contributions to the tribute of Diane E. O'Connor

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Sunday, April 11, 2021

I am so sorry about the loss of “Mrs. Poole”. She is a legend at Old Sturbridge Village.To this day visitors ask about her. The first time that I saw here she was sporting a teaspoon on her nose! I had many great (and eccentric) moments at the Parsonage with Mrs. Poole over the years and her tales of Dr. De Fazio of Bologna”! She left a legacy of laughter, intelligence, and definitely eccentricity! A Klingon salute to you, Dianne! Thanks for sharing a piece of your time on earth with your forever fans at OSV! Katie Hill

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Joshua Hoyt posted a condolence

Sunday, April 11, 2021

Sean.....so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother may she fly high for all eternity for now your family has its own angel to light the way through the dark..... may she Rest In Peace my friend My deepest condolences Joshua Hoyt of Canterbury

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Jessica Holland posted a condolence

Thursday, April 8, 2021

I am so very sorry for your loss. Diane was the consummate Old Sturbridge Village interpreter: always gracious and welcoming, always informative and entertaining. And she was a delightful and utterly loveable coworker. Though I imagine her looking over her glasses at me for saying so, then looking away with a laugh. It was a privilege to know her.

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Debra Knight posted a condolence

Wednesday, April 7, 2021

Had the privilege of starting at the same time at OSV. What wonderful memories and laughs! Found out she and her husband celebrated their wedding anniversaries on the same exact day and year! Had a serendipitously encounter with her sister at Webs a couple of years ago. I was there to shop for fine linen thread for OSV weaving. This woman came up to me asking and wondering what thread like that was used for. I mentioned weaving at OSV and she then mentioned her sister having worked there. I asked who she was and she said Diane and we exchanged lots of memories and stories she had relayed to her family. A very special woman.

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Debra Knight Posted Apr 7, 2021 at 11:59 PM

Same anniversary as my parents! Deb Knight

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Dale Trahan posted a condolence

Tuesday, April 6, 2021

Diane and I were on the same wavelength when it came to TV shows we enjoyed; Columbo, Monk, and The Paper Chase were some of our favorites. What we both really enjoyed was music of all different types, especially musicals. Sometimes I would make up and sing little songs to her to make her laugh. What would really make her smile though is seeing Peg and me dancing to the song. Vinnie's nickname for her was Dolly so "Hello Dolly" was one of my favorites to sing to her. I will miss her smile and I thank her for the memories we shared.

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Monday, April 5, 2021

Diane E. O'Connor

1940 - 2021

Gagnon and Costello Funeral Home

Smith and Walker Funeral Home

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