AUBURN — Diane Marie Williams, 54, of Minot, died peacefully Saturday, March 26, at The Hospice House in Auburn following a short illness.

She was born in Lewiston on Oct. 23, 1956, a daughter of the late Richard and Rita (Gagnon) Thibodeau.

Diane attended Auburn schools and graduated from Edward Little High School in 1975. She married Larry Williams on Aug. 1, 1980. Diane was a member of the Prince of Peace Parish and was very devoted to her faith. She worked as a pharmacy technician at Laverdiere’s and other local pharmacies.

Diane loved to dance, the ocean, yard-saling and listening to music. She will be sadly missed by her loving family as well as her many close friends. She was a devoted wife and her gentle kindness and sweet spirit will be remembered by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing her.

Diane is survived by her husband of 30 years, Larry, of Minot; two sisters, Pat Saucier and her husband, Ryan, of Poland, and Denise Blais and her husband, Gerry, of Monmouth; and one brother, Paul Thibodeau of Lewiston; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.

Family and friends may offer their condolences to the Williams family by visiting www.thefortingrouplewiston.com.