Diane Marie Chalifour

On the morning of August 26, 2023, Diane Marie Chalifour passed away peacefully surroundedby her loving family. Diane was a caregiver her whole life and exuded love to all who knew her. She loved sunshineand gardening but most of all taking care of her family and friends. She was quick to makefriends and loved adventures. Those who knew her will remember her warm personality mixedwith her outgoing flair that made her the life of the party. Diane was born in Salem, Massachusetts on April 11, 1950 to Leo J and Mary C (Quartarone)Garro. She was one of 8 children and attended Salem High School. Shortly after high schoolshe fell in love with and married George H. Chalifour in 1969. Together they raised four childrenin Salem Massachusetts and later moved to Rochester, NH. Diane's children were the light ofher life, and after they were grown she continued spreading her love by working at the MonarchSchool of New England where she cared for disabled children. She went on to be a homecareprovider for over 10 years for 2 adult men who quickly became part of her family. As much as Diane loved being a mom, that role could only be rivaled by her love of being"Meme". Her lighthearted spirit and love of having fun helped to forge an incredible bond witheach of her eight grandchildren- Taylor, Jordyn, Luke, Alyssa, Hailey, Mya, Levi and Ayva. Everyone of them can tell countless funny stories about sleepovers and special times spent laughingand playing with Meme. Diane shared the last 8 years of her life in companionship with Dave Bouvier, who shared herlove of gardening. They were known to plant beautiful flowers, especially Diane's favoritesunflowers, in Dave's yard. Bound by the same love for having fun, they spent a lot of timetogether with friends over home-cooked meals and good conversation. Diane was predeceased by her oldest son Joe. Her heart never mended after that loss andalthough so many loved her here, there is comfort knowing that they are together again. She willbe deeply missed by her daughter Tracey (Sukduang), son Jeffrey, son Timothy as well asGeorge Chalifour and Dave Bouvier; her children's partners Sontaya, Robin and Amanda; hersix siblings Millie Boudreault, Mary Lee Stanton, Anthony Garro, Cindy Prato, Cookie Boucherand Lisa Cade. In addition to her parents and her son, Diane was predeceased by her sisterPhilomena Nicholson and her nephew Richard Prato. Relatives and friends are invited to visiting hours on Friday, September 1 from 5-7pm at Edgerly Funeral Home, 86 South Main Street, Rocheter, NH. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday,September 2nd at 11am followed by burial at Center Strafford Cemetery, in Strafford, NH.