Barry, Dianne Maria (Trask)
Dianne Maria (Trask) Barry, 72, passed away May 9, 2022, after a brave battle with Alzheimer's. Dianne will be deeply missed and we're all better for the hour or the lifetime we were lucky enough to have had her in our lives.
Dianne was born in New York City on October 6, 1949, graduated from South Windsor High School and raised her three children in Vernon before residing in Somers, CT. Early on, Dianne worked as a bookkeeper for many years before focusing on her greatest talent, photography. She had a natural gift and could frame any photo into a work of art. She owned a successful photography business where she mainly focused on weddings and portraits. In her free time, she loved to photograph everything and everyone she loved, especially her children and grandchildren and every piece of nature she found beautiful. Prior to her own diagnosis, Dianne volunteered as a loving home companion for Alzheimer's patients, each of whom immediately became part of her family.
Dianne's children and grandchildren were the loves of her life and brought her endless joy. She was passionate about boating and traveling, spending many vacations on the water and visiting the country's national parks and monuments, capturing every moment beautifully each step of the way. Dianne loved music and there was rarely a time her jukebox wasn't blaring her favorite CDs. She also loved to garden and hike in the forest with her most cherished furry best friend, Kitty the dog. She was a veracious reader and had no trouble completing even the toughest crossword puzzles.
Dianne was committed to her family. She is survived by her long-time partner and dedicated caregiver, Jim Hinkle, her three loving children, Adam Barry and wife Margaret, Ryan Barry and wife Jennifer, and Jessica Maruszewski and husband Neil; her grandchildren, Taylor Selph and husband Chris, Chris Barry, Geoffrey
Barry, Devon Barry, Alex Barry, Ethan Barry, Avery Barry and Reid Maruszewski; and great-grandchildren, Kaydence Bundrum and Declan Barry; her sister, SharonnAnn Collins; her brother, Bruce Trask, and many more family members and dear friends. Dianne was the most loyal and dedicated friend and cherished her lifelong bond with Donna Tyrrell. She was predeceased by her loving husband of 20 years, Patrick Barry, mother, May Trask, and brother, Craig Trask.
Her family is eternally grateful to two very special CNAs, Staci Martel and Brooke Zelz, who provided Dianne with the absolute best home care and fell in love with her along the way. We also want to thank the staff at LiveWell for their dedication and care to Dianne in her final months and to all those suffering from Alzheimer's.
Dianne made this world a better place. Her family will celebrate her extraordinary life at a later date. We welcome donations in her memory to any Alzheimer's research or animal rescue organization important to you. For online condolences please visit: www.pietrasfuneralhome.com
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