Richard H. Keenan Funeral Home

Doleski, Diane (Schoolmaster)

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Fairport: Passed away on April 13, 2015 at the Fairport Baptist Home. She was born on March 15, 1943 in Rochester, NY and grew up in Fairport, NY. She is predeceased by her parents, John and Lorena Schoolmaster. She is survived by her husband, Joe; son, David; daughter, Janice Vail; grandchildren, Jenny and Ryan Vail; sister, Mary Ellsworth.

She graduated from Cornell University and Nazareth College. Diane was a Vocational teacher at Monroe #1 BOCES in Fairport where she taught food service. She battled multiple sclerosis most of her adult life. During the past 14 years she was a resident of the Fairport Baptist Home. Despite the great obstacles, she maintained a positive outlook and was a warm and engaging person with many friends. Her resiliency in the face of challenge was an inspiration. She was loved by all and will be deeply missed.

A Service will be held at the RICHARD H. KEENAN FUNERAL HOME, 7501 PITTSFORD PALMYRA ROAD (EGYPT LOCATION), FAIRPORT on Saturday, April 25th at NOON. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 1000 Elmwood Ave., Suite 900, Rochester, NY 14620-3901.

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  1. Monty and Marguerite Bates Avatar
    Monty and Marguerite Bates

    We met Diane only once, and that was at Janice’s wedding.
    We have been “backyard neighbors” for almost 23 years though ……….and Joe’s devotion to Diane made us feel like we knew her much more intimately than we actually did.
    Not a conversation was had in the last 22+ years where Diane was not brought into the picture. Though she did not live at ‘home’ any longer…….she continued to live in the heart and souls of those who loved her…….especially Joe.
    One can only wish to have a spouse who is able to show the same level of unconditional attention, caring and love as Joe has shown for Diane over the years.
    Most of us at one time or another, have given thought as to our “purpose” in life……..?.
    As we seek to fill our lives with accomplishments, and tangible evidence of our “meaning, ” Diane’s life purpose has taught us that the real purpose we serve cannot be measured in achievements……but in the hearts we touch-especially through our courage and faith in the course of adversity and in the confidence and hope we impart to those we leave behind……be they a spouse or our children….or neighbors who were touched through the lives of our loved ones.
    We send our deepest sympathy to the family, as well as appreciation for the neighborly friendship we have had through the years.
    Fondly,
    Monty and Marguerite Bates