August 17, 2010
Kilday, M. Diane
Mary Diane Kilday, a resident of Roslindale since 1978, died Friday, August 13th at the Deutsches Altenheim German Centre in West Roxbury at the age of 74. Diane was an active member of the Bethany United Methodist Church in Roslindale, and enjoyed many years of fun, support, and inspiration through her friendships at Bethany. She was a great lover of music, dancing and singing, an avid reader, talented crocheter and knitter, and had a great appreciation of nature and gardens. She worked as a medical secretary for many years at Children’s Hospital, Deaconess Hospital, and the Boston MRI Center. Diane was the wife of the late William J. Kilday, and is survived by her son James Kilday of Jamaica Plain, daughter Catherine M. Kilday of Centerbury, NH, daughter Carol Hinckley and her husband Joseph and son Morgan of Millis, and daughter Christina T. Kilday of Providence, RI. Diane leaves behind a legacy of love, courage and strength and will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Interment and services will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer’s Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20030-6011 would be appreciated.