Worcester

Diane M. (Devens) Pane, 68, passed away on February 20, 2013 in UMass/Memorial (University Campus) after a sudden illness. She leaves her husband of 20 years, Alan G. Perry; her children, Karen West and her husband Roger Jr. Worcester, Cheryl D'Ascanio and her husband David of Brookfield, William Pane and his wife Wanda of Lancaster; Tracy Pane of Worcester; step-children, Jessica Stowe of Rutland and Jeramie Perry of CT; her grandchildren, James, Josh, Jared, Cory, Angela, Morgan, Savannah and Nicholas; her former husband William Pane and his wife Sue; siblings, Patricia Benoit, William Devens, Robert Devens, Dorothy Harrison, Ailene Devens, Joe Devens, David Devens, and Marie Moorefield; many nieces & nephews. Born and raised in Worcester, she was the daughter of the late William and Florence (Berry) Devens and lived there for most of her life. Diane graduated from Commerce High School. She and Alan co-owned the former Centre Café in Northborough during the 1990s. Diane loved painting and crafts. She also adored her cats, Charlie, Chance, Dresden and Misha. Most importantly, Diane was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who lived for her family!

A CELEBRATION OF LIFE will be held on Sunday, March 17, 2013 from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. at the AUBURN ELKS, 754 SOUTHBRIDGE ST. AUBURN, MA. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in her name may be made to: Milford Humane Society, P.O. Box 171 Medway, MA 02053. For an online guestbook, please visit: www.haysfuneralhome.com Hays Funeral Home of Northborough is assisting Diane's family with arrangements.