Diane Linda Chiaradonna
MAINE – Diane Linda Chiaradonna, 73, of Maine, formerly of Beverly, Mass., died peacefully on July 28, 2025. Born in Lynn, Mass., Diane was the daughter of the late Ray and Vira (Cogswell) Illingworth. She was the loving mother and grandmother of her three daughters and three grandchildren.
Diane raised and educated in Beverly, Mass. and also graduated with a Degree in Hospitality and Hotel Management from York County Technical College.
Diane’s Management degree carried her through a myriad of guest experiences, a testament to her warm spirit and commitment to hospitality.
Diane is survived by her daughters, Stefanie Chiaradonna, Suzanne Chiaradonna, and Vanessa Chiaradonna, all of Maine; her brother, Michael Cogswell and wife Tammy of Evansville, Ind., her sisters Melanie Quigley and Priscilla Quigley; and her three grandchildren, Lucas Pierce, Mason Wayne, and Taylor Wayne.
Diane is now with her beloved parents, Ray and Vira.
Friends and relatives are invited to a funeral service for Diane which will take place on Monday, August 11, 2025 at 10 a.m. to be held at O’Donnell Cremations – Funerals – Celebrations, 84 Washington Sq., Salem (at Salem common.) Burial to follow at Central Cemetery, 60 Hale St., Beverly. Visiting hours to be held Sunday, August 10, 2025 from 2 p.m. to 4 pm..
To share a memory or offer a condolence, please visit http://www.odonnellfuneralservice.com.
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