Diane J. Mailhot
FROSTPROOF, Fla. – Diane J. Mailhot was born Oct. 26, 1951. She had a hard life from the start, until she met and married her first husband, Donald E. Wallace and they started their family having three sons.
Her husband passed when their youngest son was only 23 days old. She then raised her boys alone until she met and married her second husband, Lionel B. Mailhot. Diane passed away in her “Happy Place” as she called it, at her home, peacefully in her sleep in Frostproof, Fla. on March 24, 2026. This was her winter home for the last three years.
Diane is survived by her husband, Lionel B. Mailhot of Gray; son, James P. Wallace of New Gloucester; brother, John Levesque of Auburn, sister, Carmella Brousseau of Minot, brother, Robert Levesque of Sabbatus; grandchildren, Dustin Wallace of Massachusetts, Susan Bowie-Wallace of New Gloucester, Abby Marcotte of Gray; great-grandchildren, Mavrick Bowie-Wallace, Mariana Bowie-Wallace of New Gloucester; along with many nephews, nieces; and friends.
Predeceased by mother Alice Levesque, father, Roland Roux; brothers Pete Levesque, Joe Levesque, sister, Alfonsin Dusseneau; sons Dana L. Wallace, Donnie L. Wallace.
She was employed at Pineland, Dry Mills Store, Prebles, Roly’s Diner, Marios, Links Variety and Sams Bakery. Her proudest achievements were her three sons. She enjoyed quilting and crocheting. She also loved vacations at Hampton Beach, N.H., the ocean, her pool, the sun and “getting the darkest tan” and spending her last three cold winters in Florida! She had been battling cancer and a heart condition – but she had said, “I’ve lived a good life. I married two men who loved me, and had my three sons. I’ve enjoyed my adult life and “It Is What It Is”, when it’s time – I’m fine.”
Diane left a mark on everyone she met, she enjoyed being around people, doing things for others and making people laugh. We all have memories of times we shared with her, we will miss her dearly and love her forever.
She is at peace now and reunited with her two sons.
A celebration of life will be held April 19, at Spring Meadows in Gray from 12 to 3 p.m. Please come join us in remembering her and wear purple in her memory.
In lieu of flowers – donate to
St. Judes Hospital
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