Diane is survived by her daughter Amanda Nieves, son-in-law Francisco Nieves V of Kissimmee, FL and her grandson Nicholas Nieves, of Kissimmee, FL. She is preceded in death by her husband George Arnold Raymond of Plantation, FL, her brother Henry W. Tardiff Jr. of Sunrise, FL and her parents Adrienne and Henry Tardiff Sr. of Manchester, NH.
Diane was born on June 7, 1940 in Manchester NH to parents Adrienne and Henry Tardiff, Sr. She graduated from Notre Dame College in Manchester, NH with a degree in education. She then moved to Coral Gables, FL to attend the University of Miami in Miami, FL on an education grant from the state of Florida, in which she earned a degree in Early Childhood education. She married George Raymond in June 1969 and the couple had 1 child together. In 1976, she moved to Pembroke Pines, FL and accepted a position as a 6th grade teacher at Rogers Middle School in Fort Lauderdale, FL. She then accepted a position in 1979 as a 4th grade teacher at Davie Elementary in Davie, FL where she taught many grades for more than 25 years.
Diane was a great woman-a loving wife, an amazing mother, and awesome grandmother. Diane was a socially active woman who was deeply involved in educating young lives for most of her life. She enjoyed reading books, doing search-a-word, traveling the world with her husband and spending time with family and friends. They will always remember her as a caring and loving person.
A reception will follow at 809 N 31st Avenue, Hollywood, Florida 33021. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Diane Raymond’s life.
The family would like to thank Morrie Reid and Grettley Walker for taking care of my mother in her final days. Flowers and donations can be sent to Forest Lawn Funeral Home at 2401 Davie Rd. Davie, FL 33317.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.forestlawnsouth.com for the Raymond family.
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