Diane A. Delorge

CANAAN, VT – Diane A. Delorge, 63, of Canaan, Vt., passed away on Friday morning, May 14, 2010, at the Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital in Colebrook, NH, surrounded by her loving family. Diane was born in West Stewartstown, NH, on October 21, 1946, a daughter of Leopold “Paul” and Claire (Viens) Inkel. After school, Diane moved to Maine for a few years, raising her two daughters before moving back to her home here. She was renowned for her cooking, and for a long time she operated “Diane’s Lunch” van at many different venues in the area where her onion rings and French fries were famous. She also cooked in many local restaurants and cooked for the Senior Meals program for many years. Diane also worked with her sister cleaning houses for a period of time. Her hobbies included gardening and spending time with her family, especially her granddaughter, Ashely. Diane will be remembered as having a strong work ethic and a kind heart. She also was one to speak her mind and never “held any marbles in her mouth.” She will also be remembered for her compassion for the elderly. She was a communicant of St. Albert’s Catholic Church in West Stewartstown. Diane is survived by her daughter, Marise Burns and husband, Doug, of Pittsburg; her granddaughter, Ashley Burns of Pittsburg; her mother, Claire Inkel, of Beecher Falls; a brother, Peter Inkel and wife Donna of West Stewartstown; three sisters, Susan Cross of Gorham, NH, Pauline Couture and husband Bob of Canaan, and Carole Horton and husband Jim of Canaan; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She is preceded in death by her father, Paul Inkel; a brother, Guy Inkel; and her daughter, Lisa MacDonald Dungan in October of 2009. At her request, there will be no calling hours. A Memorial Mass will be held on Friday, May 21, 2010, at 11 a.m. at St. Albert’s Church in West Stewartstown, NH, with The Rev. Craig Cheney as celebrant. A committal service will be held on Saturday, May 29, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Brendan’s Cemetery in Colebrook, NH. Expressions of sympathy in memory of Diane may be made to the Two Rivers Ride for Cancer, c/o Rosemary Mulliken at the First Colebrook Bank, 132 Main St., Colebrook, NH 03576. Condolences may be offered to the family on-line by going to www.jenkinsnewman.com. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home, Colebrook, NH.

Diane A. Delorge

October 21, 1946 - May 14, 2010