Diane M. (Wikstrom) Bielski

Diane Bielski, of South Easton, passed away peacefully at home on August 25th with her family by her side after a lengthy battle with breast cancer.

Diane was an extraordinary woman who will be remembered for her love of family and friends.

Diane was a loving wife and a caring and dedicated mother to her three daughters. Her highest priority was the wellbeing and support of her family and friends. Diane was most proud of her daughters and grandchildren. She will be greatly missed but always with us in our hearts.

Diane was born on March 29, 1958 to the late Ivan and Irene (Flaherty) Wikstrom. She is survived by her beloved husband, Greg Bielski, daughter Danielle Laurenti, daughter Sarah (Bielski) Snelling and her husband Jeffery Byron, daughter Amanda Bielski, sister Karen (Wikstrom) White and husband Daniel, sister Nancy Wikstrom, sister Stacey (Wikstrom) Gray and her husband Richard, brother William Wikstrom and his wife Janette, grandchildren Jacob Laurenti and Harper Snelling and many cousins, nieces and nephews.

Diane grew up in Stoughton before moving to Easton where she lived for 35 years.

In addition to her family devotion, she had a successful career in finance working for a variety of companies in the area.

Diane loved spending time at Newfound Lake in New Hampshire. Whether it was on her back porch or at Avery Crouse beach with all of her “beach buddies”, entertaining and enjoying time with family and friends through all four seasons brought her much happiness. Diane and Greg shared a love of classic rock and blues music and over the years enjoyed attending many live shows throughout the New England area. More recently Diane enjoyed cruising around the area in her 1965 Mustang convertible that she received as a Mother’s Day gift a few years ago. Diane also liked to travel, coordinating family trips through the years to Disney, the Grand Canyon, the Grand Cayman and Aruba.

She was an avid crocheter, creating beautiful and intricate items for family and friends. Anytime someone had a baby or was getting married Diane was right there to crochet a blanket, Afghan, sweater or toy for them. Her skills were amazing and through her hands she made so many items filled with love which will be cherished by others forever.

Visiting hours will be held at the Southeast Funeral Home on September 7th from 4:00 PM – 7:00PM. A celebration of life service will be held at the same location on September 8th at 11:00AM.

Expressions of sympathy can be made in Diane’s name to the Mass General Cancer Center (www.massgeneral.org/cancer-center/about/support-us) or Old Colony Hospice & Palliative Care (www.oldcolonyhospice.org).

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