Diane M. (Perry) Dunn

Diane Marie (Perry) Dunn November 6, 1959 – October 21, 2021, Diane Dunn, 61, of Waco, TX, formerly of Cranston, RI, passed away unexpectedly on October 21, 2021 surrounded by her loving family.

Diane was born November 6, 1959, 5 minutes before her twin sister Doreen, to her parents, Dolores A. (Salzillo) Perry and the late Daniel W. Perry Sr. She was an avid New England Sports Fan, especially loved her New England Patriots. She graduated from Cranston High School East Class of 1978 and Tarleton State University (Texas) with a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting.

Diane worked at American Income Life (Texas) for over 20 years and previously at Uncle Tony’s Pizza (Rhode Island). Over the past few years, she enjoyed travelling and venturing out enjoying her time with Ernie. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and always had the most amazing fingernails; never going without some sparkly nail polish!

We will miss her infectious laugh and heartwarming smile. Diane married Ernest H. Dunn on October 23, 1982. She traveled together with Ernie while he served in the US Navy then settled in McGregor, TX in 1996.

Diane is survived by her devoted, loving husband and her children Christopher, Jo Ann, Sara, Pearl, Jasmine, Kenneth, Ashley and grandchildren Meghan, Zackary, Autumn, Emily, Trevor, Phoebe, Brett, Emilee, Daniel, and Christopher Jr. She is also survived by her siblings, Doreen Ballance (George), Daniel Perry, Jr. (Jerilyn), David Perry (Julie), Debra Generali (Edward), Dawn Mott (Edward), Dean Perry (Dawn), and Donna King (Wayne) as well as 17 nieces and nephews and 6 great nephews.

Her funeral will be held from the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME & Crematory, 1278 Park Avenue, Cranston RI, on Tuesday, November 2, 2021, at 10 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Mary’s Church, 1525 Cranston Street, Cranston RI at 11 a.m.  VISITING HOURS will be held on Monday from 4-7 p.m.  Burial will take place in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston, RI.