Dianne Kelly White

Dianne Kelly White passed away on October 4, 2024 at 87 years of age. She was born September 3, 1937 in Jersey City, NJ, the fourth child of Daniel and Clara Kelly. She graduated Holy Rosary Academy in Jersey City and met the love of her life, Edward, at a CYO Dance. Dianne and Ed were married October 3, 1959 and enjoyed 56 years together before Ed passed in 2016. Dianne is survived by her four children, Edward Jr. (Carolyn), Stephen (Margaret), James (Kimberley) and Margaret Mary (William Morgan); nine grandchildren, Eleanor, Melissa (Matthew Harrow), Matthew, Christine (Jordan Cuda), William, Adam (Devon), MaryKathryn (Brian Benshoof), Jacob, and Lauren (Ryan Green), and four great grandchildren Nash, Hudson, Harper, and Bennett. Dianne is also survived by her sister, Rosemary Welsh of Belmar, NJ and numerous nieces and nephews.

Dianne dedicated her life to her family and her church. She was a dedicated seamstress and would always be found working on a project; either knitting, sewing, or crocheting. Dianne supported and assisted her husband Ed in his ministry as a Deacon in the Catholic Church. She was very active her entire life in various ministries within the Catholic Church. At the time of her passing she was a member of St Michael’s Parish in Snohomish, WA.

A celebration of life will begin with a visitation on Friday, October 18 at 10:00 am, followed by a funeral mass at 11:00 am at St Michael Catholic Church, 1512 Pine Ave Snohomish, WA. A reception will follow the service in the Church Hall. Her final resting place will be in the GAR Cemetery, Snohomish. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Snohomish Community Food Bank(snohomishfoodbank.org) or the food bank of your choice.