Dianne Marie Blair

Dianne M. Blair September 13, 1950 - September 20, 2026

"Those Blairs" will forever be missing a huge piece of their hearts this week after Dianne Marie Blair, 76, of Winchendon, Massachusetts, passed away after a long and valiant battle with breast and bone cancer.

Dianne was born and raised in Winchendon and lived all her life in town. She married the love of her life, Donald Blair, on October 10, 1970, and they have been inseparable ever since.

Throughout her life, Dianne has always been a fun-loving, caring, compassionate woman with a great sense of humor. She was always the life of the party, lighting up a room and making everyone laugh and feel loved.

Whether she was lounging by her pool, cruising with Donald in their 79 VW yellow Beetle, or cheering on the Red Sox, Dianne loved life.

After her diagnosis of cancer, she didn't let that slow her down. She took on the fight and proudly displayed her pink ribbon and loved anything pink.

Her house was not just a house; it was a home, and everyone, family and friends, could feel her welcoming spirit as soon as they walked in the front door.

Her legacy, love, and spirit will live on through her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren who she cherished more than anything.

She was predeceased by her parents, Richard and Gloria Bourgault. She leaves behind her husband of 56 years, Donald Blair; her sons, Derek (Jason) and Chad (Sarah) Blair; two grandsons, Zach (Haley Hagemeyer)) and Nick (Mary) Blair; and three great-grandchildren, Ophelia, Rogan, and Vera.

She also leaves behind her beloved sister, Cheryl Fournier, her three nephews, Eric, Ryan, and Shawn, and Aunt Emilie Bourgault and many cousins with whom she recently got to visit and affectionately called her "Diney".

The family would like to give special thanks to all those who supported them through this difficult time. An extra special thanks to Care Central Gardner VNA and Hospice for their incredibly compassionate and attentive care of Dianne and the family.

The family has decided that there will be no services and would like you to just remember Dianne and the time we all had with her.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Care Central Gardner VNA and Hospice, Inc. At https://carecentralvnahospice.org/donate/ or call 978-632-1230.