Diane Borsari, 71, passed away on Saturday, June 3, 2017 after being paralyzed with multiple sclerosis. She was a native of Plymouth, MA and later joined her sister in Newport News, VA.
Diane began her career as a clerical clerk for Barnes Worsted Mills in Kingston, MA. Later she became a clerk for the Plymouth Court House. She was a hard worker and also worked evenings for Carmela’s Restaurant, later Mama Mia’s Restaurant, and part-time for the Plymouth Police Department. When she moved to Newport News, she worked several years as a food server for the Newport News Public Schools.
She is survived by her sister, Brenda Elizabeth Wrightington; 2 nephews, George Arthur Wrightington, Jr. and Scott Allen Wrightington; and her sister’s 5 grandchildren. The older grandchildren always visited her in the nursing home when they came to Newport News and loved her very much.
Diane’s life will be celebrated with a Graveside Service by Father Joe, St. Mary’s Church, at 10 a.m. on Thursday, July 20, 2017 followed by a Celebration of Life at Governor Carver at 11 a.m. Diane was a kind person and loved animals. Contributions can be made to your local SPCA.