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Portrait of Diane Thompson
In loving memory

Diane Thompson

April 26, 1953 – September 4, 2024
Lived 71 years
Life story

Diane was a cherished Grammy, Mom, Mother in-Law and Wife. Her greatest joy came from her role as a grandmother. She adored her grandchildren - Arthur, Theodore, and Henry and eagerly anticipated the arrival of her first granddaughter, Isla Diane. Her boundless generosity and deep affection were evident in every moment she spent with them, creating memories that will be cherished by her family forever. Her grandchildren will fondly remember her warm hugs, infectious laughter, and genuine love.

Diane also held a special place in her heart for the beach, particularly the summers spent at Long Beach Island with her family - a tradition started by her parents and lovingly carried on to this day with her husband, kids, and her grandchildren. Those summer days were filled with joy and togetherness, and the stories and laughter shared on those sandy shores will forever be a testament to the warmth and joy Diane brought into the lives of those around her.

Her family will forever think of her and feel her presence in LBI on the beach, all the yummy resturants they ventured to together, all the stores she loved to go to especially Grammy's Store (Little Outfit Children's Boutique) where she loved to shop for her grandchildren and Mistletoe LBI where she loved to catch up with the shop owner, Lee.

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Family milestones in gold, history for context

1953
Born April 26
1959
Diane was 6 when Hawaii became the 50th state
1962
Diane was 9 when the Cuban Missile Crisis brought the world to the brink of nuclear war
1977
Diane was 24 when Star Wars opened in theaters
1989
Diane was 36 when "The Simpsons" debuted as a series
1995
Diane was 42 when "Toy Story" became the first fully computer-animated film
2005
Diane was 52 when the first video was posted to YouTube
2015
Diane was 62 when "Hamilton" opened on Broadway
2022
Diane was 69 when Queen Elizabeth II died after 70 years on the throne
2024
Passed away September 4, age 71
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