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December 1, 2023
Services
Friends may visit with the family from 4-8pm on Thursday, December 7, 2023 at the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Rd, Wayne, NJ 07470. A memorial service will be held at 10:30am on Friday, December 8, 2023 at the funeral home.
Dianne M. Benson, age 63, of Wayne passed without suffering on Friday, December 1, 2023.
Dianne was raised by Ed and Selma Will and graduated from DePaul High School in Wayne. She continued her education at Trenton State College, leaving to pursue further education as an RN at Passaic Community College where she graduated with an Associate of Applied Science in Nursing.
Dianne followed her calling and pursued an education that enabled her to become a registered nurse. Caring for others was what she did best and the nursing profession was one in which she knew would bring her happiness. She started her nursing career at St. Joseph’s Wayne Hospital as a medical surgical floor nurse. Shortly thereafter, she transferred to the operating room where she stayed for the remainder of her 25-year career. In the operating room, Dianne assisted surgeons in a wide array of surgeries, both minor and major. Additionally, on rare occasions, she assisted surgical teams from the Sharing Network, in harvesting organs for donation.
Dianne met her husband, Jon, at St. Joseph Wayne Hospital. Within 2 months of dating, they both realized that there was a chance that this might turn into a lifetime commitment. Within a year’s time, Jon romantically proposed at the White Mountain Resort in New Hampshire. The following year they wed on August 19, 2001 at the Ramsey Golf and Country Club and subsequently honeymooned in their favorite vacation spot, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. Dianne and Jon enjoyed a loving and devoted marriage of twenty-two years
Dianne always valued her family above everything else. A loving mother to her son, Patrick, she delighted in seeing him grow through his grammar school years. While in high school, she was always thrilled to see him perform in athletic competitions. Later on in life, she took great pride in the man who Patrick became. She was overjoyed to see him marry the love of his life, Aubrielle. She was an exceptionally caring daughter to her parents, Ed and Selma. She helped both greatly in the later years of their lives. She is survived by her sister, Kathleen Savacool and by a niece and two nephews.
Dianne had a true love for music and was graced with a wonderful singing voice. She often performed in choirs and sang at church weddings. Dianne loved the beach and enjoyed spending many, many vacations on Hilton Head Island. Her favorite part of the day was her early morning walks on the beach with Patrick. Most recently, she and Jon, visited Cape May, NJ where they shared what they thought was the best vacation they had ever experienced. Dianne had a special kinship with the elderly and often spent time keeping company with many residents of Bristal Assisted Living Facility in Wayne, NJ.
Dianne had a soft spot in her heart for Max, the dog that she and Jon bought for Patrick. She was an avid reader and was one of those people who always got hardcovers, preferring the feeling of an actual book to a virtual one. She enjoyed reading a wide range of genres but her favorite book was “Where the Crawdads Sing”. Cooking was more than a chore to Dianne and she particularly loved researching and trying new recipes. Cacio e pepe was a dish that was her specialty.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to NJ Sharing Network and their Foundation online at www.SharingNetworkFoundation.org/Contribute or via mail to NJ Sharing Network, Attn: Foundation, 691 Central Ave. New Providence, NJ 07974
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Friends may visit with the family from 4-8pm on Thursday, December 7, 2023 at the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Rd, Wayne, NJ 07470. A memorial service will be held at 10:30am on Friday, December 8, 2023 at the funeral home.
December 1, 2023
Services
Friends may visit with the family from 4-8pm on Thursday, December 7, 2023 at the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Rd, Wayne, NJ 07470. A memorial service will be held at 10:30am on Friday, December 8, 2023 at the funeral home.
Dianne M. Benson, age 63, of Wayne passed without suffering on Friday, December 1, 2023.
Dianne was raised by Ed and Selma Will and graduated from DePaul High School in Wayne. She continued her education at Trenton State College, leaving to pursue further education as an RN at Passaic Community College where she graduated with an Associate of Applied Science in Nursing.
Dianne followed her calling and pursued an education that enabled her to become a registered nurse. Caring for others was what she did best and the nursing profession was one in which she knew would bring her happiness. She started her nursing career at St. Joseph’s Wayne Hospital as a medical surgical floor nurse. Shortly thereafter, she transferred to the operating room where she stayed for the remainder of her 25-year career. In the operating room, Dianne assisted surgeons in a wide array of surgeries, both minor and major. Additionally, on rare occasions, she assisted surgical teams from the Sharing Network, in harvesting organs for donation.
Dianne met her husband, Jon, at St. Joseph Wayne Hospital. Within 2 months of dating, they both realized that there was a chance that this might turn into a lifetime commitment. Within a year’s time, Jon romantically proposed at the White Mountain Resort in New Hampshire. The following year they wed on August 19, 2001 at the Ramsey Golf and Country Club and subsequently honeymooned in their favorite vacation spot, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. Dianne and Jon enjoyed a loving and devoted marriage of twenty-two years
Dianne always valued her family above everything else. A loving mother to her son, Patrick, she delighted in seeing him grow through his grammar school years. While in high school, she was always thrilled to see him perform in athletic competitions. Later on in life, she took great pride in the man who Patrick became. She was overjoyed to see him marry the love of his life, Aubrielle. She was an exceptionally caring daughter to her parents, Ed and Selma. She helped both greatly in the later years of their lives. She is survived by her sister, Kathleen Savacool and by a niece and two nephews.
Dianne had a true love for music and was graced with a wonderful singing voice. She often performed in choirs and sang at church weddings. Dianne loved the beach and enjoyed spending many, many vacations on Hilton Head Island. Her favorite part of the day was her early morning walks on the beach with Patrick. Most recently, she and Jon, visited Cape May, NJ where they shared what they thought was the best vacation they had ever experienced. Dianne had a special kinship with the elderly and often spent time keeping company with many residents of Bristal Assisted Living Facility in Wayne, NJ.
Dianne had a soft spot in her heart for Max, the dog that she and Jon bought for Patrick. She was an avid reader and was one of those people who always got hardcovers, preferring the feeling of an actual book to a virtual one. She enjoyed reading a wide range of genres but her favorite book was “Where the Crawdads Sing”. Cooking was more than a chore to Dianne and she particularly loved researching and trying new recipes. Cacio e pepe was a dish that was her specialty.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to NJ Sharing Network and their Foundation online at www.SharingNetworkFoundation.org/Contribute or via mail to NJ Sharing Network, Attn: Foundation, 691 Central Ave. New Providence, NJ 07974
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