Dianne Gavin age 74 of Ocean Gate passed away peacefully on Monday May 13th. She retired in 2007 from the Ocean County Planning Board after 24 years. Dianne was born in South Orange, raised in Maplewood and lived in Pine Beach before moving to Ocean Gate 25 years ago. She was predeceased by her husband Jim, her daughter Kimberly Dunphey and her grandson Owen Scott. Surviving are her sons Doug Dunphey and John Dunphey, her brother George Rogers and his wife Fran. Visiting will be Sunday from 2-5 pm at the Quinn Hopping Funeral Home 26 Mule Rd. Toms River. A funeral service will be held 10 am Monday at the funeral home. Burial will follow at the Brig. Gen. Wm. C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Arneytown.
Dianne had the ability to make anything fun, even a trip to the DMV. No matter where she went, if you left her alone for a minute, someone would be talking to her when you got back. She had a kind face and people were drawn to her.
Kim and Owen’s death left her with a heartache she struggled with daily, but spending time with Doug, John and her many friends, encouraged her to move forward and enjoy the small things that helped her in her grief.
She was a great cook, loved going out to eat and told the best stories. She was beautiful, kind, charming and loving. Very few people can touch your soul the way Dianne could. Not a mean bone in her body, and despite being handed raw deal after raw deal in her life, she always managed to stay positive for those around her.
She has now joined Jim, Owen, Kim and other departed loved ones. Our Lord called her home on the day of her birth, so we wish her a Happy Birthday and “Happy Rebirth Day”, as she passes through the gates of Heaven and into Eternal life.
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