Obituary: Diane M. Costello, 57, Administrative Assistant at the Centers for Disease Control

Obituary from Lynch-Cantillon Funeral Home.

Diane M. Costello passed away Wednesday, December 3rd at Winchester Hospital. The beloved daughter of the late John and Roseann (Kirk) Costello, she was fifty-seven years of age.

Born and raised in Woburn, Diane attended Woburn Schools, graduating from Woburn High School with the Class of 1975. After high school Diane pursued a career as an administrative assistant at the Center for Disease Control, a field she remained in through most of her life, except when her children were young and she took time to be a stay-at-home mother.

Diane brought two wonderful children into the world, whom she adored. She loved being with her son and daughter and as a family they enjoyed jumping in the car to take a drive to the ocean and spent many happy hours at the beach together. She also enjoyed adventures to the Maine countryside and loved a good card game. She was close to her cousins and they would often go out to eat or play cards to the wee hours of the morning, while listening to anything country, especially George Strait. As her family grew, and grandchildren arrived, she was delighted to take on the role of “Nana.” She continued on the same traditions with special trips to the beach or summer afternoons at the pool. She also had a special bond with her beloved dog, Tobey. A caring, loving woman, Diane was always there for her family to lend a helpful hand, a comforting hug, or be their biggest supporter.

Diane was a woman of great strength and love. She will be missed by her family and friends.

Diane was predeceased by her parents, John and Roseann (Kirk) Costello.

She is lovingly survived by her son, Paul E. James, Jr. and his wife Jennifer of Winchester; her daughter, Jennifer M. Janerico and her husband Donald of Waterville, ME; her brother, John Costello, Jr. and his wife Gail of NH; her grandchildren, Michael, Nicholas, Brianna, and Makayla; her nephews, John and Glen Costello; and her niece, Stephanie Costello, all of NH.

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend a Funeral Mass in St. Charles Church, 280 Main Street, Woburn on Tuesday, December 9th at 10 a.m. There are no calling hours and interment is private. Remembrances may be made in Diane’s memory to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701. Professional services are under the direction of the Lynch-Cantillon Funeral Home.