FARMINGTON – Diane Beedy Weeks, 69, of Farmington, passed peacefully, with family at her side, at daybreak on Thursday, April 17, 2014, at the Sandy River Center for Healthcare and Rehabilitation, where she had resided for the last 27 months.
She was born on Jan. 6, 1945, at her folks homestead in Wilton, a daughter of Frank and Dorothy (Butterfield) Beedy. She was a graduate of Wilton Academy and continued her education at Pelletier’s School of Beauty Culture in Lewiston. She was employed for a brief time at Nelliette’s Beauty Shop in downtown Wilton before owning her own salon, Diane’s Beauty Shop, in Farmington. She also was employed at G. H. Bass and enjoyed working at the front reception desk at Franklin Memorial Hospital.
On Feb. 1, 1963, she married her soulmate, George Weeks at the Henderson Memorial Baptist Church in Farmington. Together, they enjoyed working the family farm and raising their three sons. In their early retirement years, they built a log home in Farmington with trees that had been lumbered from their own property.
She was a member of the New Hope Baptist Church for over 30 years and served as a church pianist. She was a member of the Gideon Auxiliary and the Wilson Grange #321 of East Wilton. She enjoyed farm life and will be remembered for riding her horses in many local parades. Her piano playing was a true gift that in her later years was of great comfort to her. Diane enjoyed traveling with her husband, but her favorite place to be was on her front deck, overlooking this beloved land that she called home.
She is survived by her husband of 51 years, George, of Farmington; three sons: Bryce and his wife, Carol Weeks of Wilton; Craig Weeks of Wilton and Shaun and his wife, Kathi Weeks of Carver, Mass.; eight grandchildren: Tyson Weeks and his wife, Chelsey; Ashley Gopsill and her husband, Tommy; Ben Weeks, Kourtney Weeks and her fiancé, Nathan; Brittany Weeks; Dakota Weeks; Abigail Weeks and Phoenix Weeks; two great grandchildren: Thomas Gopsill and Addison Weeks; a brother-in-law, Mike Weeks and his companion Kim Leighton of Gray; two sisters-in-law, Nancy Lake and her companion, Jerry Gilman of Mercer and Priscilla Beedy of Wilton; several nieces and one nephew.
She was predeceased by her folks and a brother, Robert “Bob” Beedy.
Family and friends are invited to call at the Wiles Remembrance Center, 137 Farmington Falls Rd., (Rtes. 2 & 27) Farmington on Easter Sunday evening from 5-7 p.m. Funeral services will be held Monday morning at 11 a.m. from the Center. Following services, all are welcome to attend a comfort reception at the Wilson Grange #321, Main St., East Wilton.
Remembrance gifts may be given to the Maine Alzheimer’s Association 383 US Route One #2C Scarborough, Maine 04074. Tributes and condolences may be shared on her memorial wall at www.wilesrc.com. Winter entombment at the funeral home. Spring committal services at the East Wilton Cemetery.
Big hugs George !!! You are in our thoughts and prayers . So sorry for your lose.She was a great lady and friend. Praise the Lord she is in a much better place. Take comfort in knowing where she is.
Sorry for your loss George and family. May Diane rest in peace. Jack
My condolences to the family. I have fond memories of Dianne in her younger years. She used to come to our farm on her horse. Also later came to do my hair. A sweet person! May she rest in peace in the beautiful hereafter.
Sad to read Diane has passed. Lovely, gentle classmate. Although our paths take other directions after our school-days, classmates are a ‘family’ always remembered. Condolences to her family, friends.
So sorry for your loss.Prayers go out to George and family. Its so hard to loose a love one. May she rest in peace..
George and Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Diane was a lovely person. God Bless. Anything we can do please don’t hesitate to call or stop by.
Don and Lorraine DeMarsh
To George and family. So sorry to hear that we have lost another wonderful lady. I know it has hard to lose a loved one, but take comfort in knowing that she is now at peace with the Lord and no longer suffering. My thoughts are with you.
George and family , I am so sorry to hear of Diane’s passing. I have known Diane for many years. I am glad that I had the opportunity to say ” Hi ” to her when I went t visit my dad. . She used to cut my hair and my parents’ hair . She was a nice lady.
George, sorry to hear of your lost. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May she rest in peace.
George, Bruce and I pray for comfort for you and your family at this sad time. Diane will always be remembered for her bright smile and her love for animals. Hold on to all the good memories that you shared over the years.
Bruce & Lyn Jellison
George, Bryce, Carol, Ashley, Tyson, Ben;
I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. God has granted Diane peace and hopefully you will eventually feel that peace as well. I know I will remember the good times growing up around George and Diane’s farm, I hope you all will remember them as well.