Diane M. (Lelievre) Collura

Waltham – Diane M. (Lelievre) Collura, of Waltham, died Friday, October 13, 2017 at Golden Living Center in West Newton. She was 64.

Diane was born in Waltham on July 11, 1953, a daughter of Alphonse M. Lelievre of Waltham and the late Mary C. (Howley) Lelievre, and had been a lifelong resident.

She was a graduate of Waltham High School and for years worked in the human resources department of the Parker-Hannifin Company in Waltham. Diane was a devoted mother and beloved 'Nana' to her grandchildren. She loved holidays, the changing seasons and an occasional trip to Foxwoods. She was a talented seamstress and knitter and held a special spot in her heart for animals.

In addition to her father, she leaves her daughter, Stacy L. Collura of Waltham; her grandchildren, Anthony Lind Collura and Makayla Venuti Collura; and her brother and sister, Peter Lelievre and Maureen McDonald.

Family and friends will honor and remember Diane's life by gathering for calling hours in The Joyce Funeral Home, 245 Main Street (Rte. 20), Waltham on Thursday, October 19th from 4 to 7 p.m. and will conclude with a service in the funeral home at 7 p.m. Burial will be private.