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Dianne Louise Donnelly

Birth	:	10 Jul 1955 Miles City, Custer County, Montana, USA
Death	:	14 Mar 2012 Miles City, Custer County, Montana, USA
Burial	:	Calvary Cemetery, Miles City, Custer County, USA
Coordinate	:	46.3816986, -105.8249969
Description	:	Dianne Louise Donnelly, 56, passed away in a house fire during the early morning hours of March 14, 2012. Dianne was born July 10, 1955, in Miles City, the first of eight children born to Albert and Louise Donnelly. Dianne had a happy childhood, as she enjoyed her role as everyone's big sister while she attended Sacred Heart Elementary School. She grew into a lovely young lady, graduating from Sacred Heart High School in 1973, then attending Miles Community College and the University of Montana. Dianne achieved noteworthy academic success at U of M, earning a bachelor's degree in History... Read More	Dianne Louise Donnelly, 56, passed away in a house fire during the early morning hours of March 14, 2012. Dianne was born July 10, 1955, in Miles City, the first of eight children born to Albert and Louise Donnelly. Dianne had a happy childhood, as she enjoyed her role as everyone's big sister while she attended Sacred Heart Elementary School. She grew into a lovely young lady, graduating from Sacred Heart High School in 1973, then attending Miles Community College and the University of Montana. Dianne achieved noteworthy academic success at U of M, earning a bachelor's degree in History and a Master's degree in Political Science. Dianne held a variety of jobs, including working at Dairy Queen and A & W in the Miles City Plaza as a teenager, the Park Theater while writing her Master's degree thesis, and for the State of Montana in Helena after completing her Master's degree. In 1988, she found her career calling, as what was originally expected to be a seasonal summer job with the National Park Service in Boston, Massachusetts, became a 20-year term of service as a Park Ranger. Dianne enjoyed giving historic tours of Boston's Freedom Trail until her retirement in 2008, especially when those tours included visitors from her home state of Montana, or best of all, from Miles City itself. Dianne led a rich life as an adult, traveling widely throughout the United States, as well as Ireland and the United Kingdom. She immersed herself in culture, constantly reading, attending concerts and the theater, and was always up for a movie, particularly if it was a great musical. She participated in community theater herself, taking roles in Miles City Barn Players' productions of "Hello Dolly" and "Camelot." She also enjoyed relaxing in front of the TV, and her brothers can recall countless nights staying up to visit with Dianne while watching MAS*H or Johnny Carson after the evening news. One of the things that family and friends will most remember about Dianne was her keen sense of thoughtfulness and etiquette. It seemed that no holiday ever passed without a card or letter from Dianne - Christmas or Easter, Halloween or Groundhog Day, the 4th of July or St. Patrick's Day - a card from Dianne always arrived, along with a detailed letter about her latest news. She also truly lived her Catholic faith, attending Mass regularly, and standing as Godmother to several children, an honorary role that she took very seriously and did her best to live up to as an example for her Godchildren. Although she had loved her life in Boston, Dianne's heart never left her hometown, and she returned to Miles City after her retirement to live with her family. Due to growing heath issues that would remain with her for the rest of her life, Dianne remained in the care of her brothers and their families. During her last few years, she lived first with her brother Conan's family, and then with her brother Brian and his family. The tragic fire that claimed Dianne's life also took Brian, as he stayed faithful to his mission of caring for his big sister to the very end, losing his own life as he attempted to rescue Dianne. Dianne was preceded in death by her father, Albert Donnelly; her sister, Karen Donnelly; and her brother, Daniel Donnelly. She was joined in death by her brother, Brian; and is survived by her mother, Louise Donnelly of Miles City; and her brothers, Kevin (Lori) Donnelly of Miles City; Conan (Jeannette) Donnelly also of Miles City; Daren Donnelly of Missoula; and Sean (Kelby) Donnelly of Great Falls. While we mourn that Dianne and Brian have died, we thank God that they lived. In the words of the old Irish blessing, we say to them, and to you, "May the sun shine warm upon your face, the rains fall soft upon your fields, and until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of His hand." Visitation will begin on Sunday, March 18, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home. A vigil service will be held on Sunday at 7:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, March 19, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Miles City. Rite of Committal will follow in the Calvary Cemetery.

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Dianne Louise Donnelly's memorial is located at: Calvary Cemetery, Miles City, Custer County, USA.
When did Dianne Louise Donnelly death?
Dianne Louise Donnelly death on 14 Mar 2012 in Miles City, Custer County, Montana, USA
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Latitude: 46.3816986
Longitude: -105.8249969

Family Members:

Parent

Albert Francis “Al” Donnelly

(1928 - 2008)

Esther Louise Niles Donnelly

(1934 - 2015)

Siblings

Karen Jean Donnelly

(1956 - 2008)

Daniel Avery Donnelly

(1959 - 1959)

Brian Joseph Donnelly

(1960 - 2012)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Calvary Cemetery
Miles City, Custer County, USA
Coordinate: 46.3816986, -105.8249969

2. Old Calvary Cemetery
Miles City, Custer County, USA
Coordinate: 46.3807600, -105.8246500

3. Eastern Montana State Veterans Cemetery
Miles City, Custer County, USA
Coordinate: 46.3807564, -105.8246536

4. Custer County Cemetery
Miles City, Custer County, USA
Coordinate: 46.3891983, -105.8264008

5. Pine Hills School Cemetery
Miles City, Custer County, USA
Coordinate: 46.4077988, -105.8167038

6. Fort Keogh Cemetery
Custer County, USA
Coordinate: 46.3800011, -105.8874969

7. Pine Crest Cemetery
Custer County, USA
Coordinate: 46.4564018, -105.7789001

8. Hathaway Cemetery
Rosebud County, USA
Coordinate: 46.2616997, -106.2185974

9. Rosebud Cemetery
Rosebud, Rosebud County, USA
Coordinate: 46.2689018, -106.4381027

10. Powder River Supply Depot Cemetery
Terry, Prairie County, USA
Coordinate: 46.7302900, -105.4350800

11. Rock Springs Cemetery
Rock Springs, Rosebud County, USA
Coordinate: 46.7847800, -106.1411500

12. MacKenzie Family Cemetery
Custer County, USA
Coordinate: 46.1569500, -105.1448000

13. Prairie County Cemetery
Terry, Prairie County, USA
Coordinate: 46.7881012, -105.3443985

14. Knowlton Cemetery
Custer County, USA
Coordinate: 46.3210983, -105.0710983

15. Little Flat Community Cemetery
Fallon, Prairie County, USA
Coordinate: 46.4598000, -105.0291700

16. Forsyth Cemetery
Forsyth, Rosebud County, USA
Coordinate: 46.2689018, -106.6528015

17. Cottonwood Cemetery
Custer County, USA
Coordinate: 46.4294014, -104.9674988

18. North Stacey Cemetery
Powder River County, USA
Coordinate: 45.7569008, -105.8814011

19. Fallon Cemetery
Prairie County, USA
Coordinate: 46.8168983, -105.1327972

20. Little Flat Community Cemetery
Fallon, Prairie County, USA
Coordinate: 46.7659300, -105.0487600

21. Bean Cemetery
Rosebud County, USA
Coordinate: 45.8535995, -106.4011002

22. Lutheran Cemetery
Fallon, Prairie County, USA
Coordinate: 46.8320800, -105.1120100

23. Mildred Cemetery
Mildred, Prairie County, USA
Coordinate: 46.6850204, -104.9543457

24. Brown Cemetery
Colstrip, Rosebud County, USA
Coordinate: 45.8321991, -106.4180984