Ms. Diane E. Vasey

July 2, 1942 - June 9, 2020

Retired Master Sergeant Diane Elizabeth Vasey passed away of COVID-19 on June 9th, 2020 at University Medical Center, in El Paso, Texas. She was 77. Diane was born in Cambridge, Mass., to Roy Arthur and Anne (Doyle) Vasey on July 2, 1942. She graduated from Dracut High School and Tewksbury Hospital, School of Practical Nursing. She enlisted in the Army in 1967, proudly served as a clinical specialist, and retired as a master sergeant (active and reserve) in 2003. She served in a combat zone as an Army Reservist during Operation Desert Storm. Diane also spent 20 years working as an administrative specialist for the federal government. She spent her retirement years in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Diane loved her family and friends, traveling, dining out, and Snoopy of the Peanuts gang. Diane was predeceased by her parents, Roy and Anne Vasey. She is survived by her brother, Steven D. Vasey, sister, Jacqueline “Cooky” (Albert) Silva, and brother, Scott (Joan) Vasey, as well as several nieces, nephews and their children. A private family burial was held at Oakland Cemetery, Dracut, where Diane was interred with her Mother, Anne. In lieu of flowers, donations in Diane’s name may be made to any local food bank to assist families impacted by COVID-19, or anyone else in need.