Diane R. (Litchfield) Mello of Cohasset, died peacefully on Friday, January 9 after a period of failing health.

Diane is survived by her loving husband, John L. Mello.  Diane was born in Cohasset to Verna (Morrison) Martini and William A. Litchfield, Sr.  Diane is also survived by her daughter Bobbi Taylor and her husband Mac Sprague of Brant Rock; her daughter Betsy Adams and her husband Rick of Pembroke; and her daughter Barbara Piepenbrink and her husband Tom of Kingston.  Diane is also survived by three granddaughters, whom she adored: Kate Adams of Lakeville, Callie Adams of Norwood and Taylor Piepenbrink of Kingston.  Diane was pre-deceased by her step-daughter Debra Mello.  Diane is also survived by her brother Bill Litchfield and his wife, Mary Ann Minardo, of Essex VT.

Diane was born and raised in Cohasset and was a lifetime member of the Beechwood Congregational Church.  Diane rejoiced in her family, her friends, her love of the gardening and the outdoors as well as her passion for walking.

A celebration of Diane's life will be held on Saturday, January 17 at 11:00 a.m. at the Beechwood Congregational Church, 51 Church Street, Cohasset MA.  Interment will be held at a later date and there will be no visiting hours.

In lieu of flowers, a donation to your favorite charity in Diane's name would be most appreciated.

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