Diane M. Daley was born on November 6, 1954, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Leonard and Helen Swanson. She passed away on May 27, 2021, at Suncoast Hospice Care.
Family
She was preceded in death by her parents, Leonard Swanson (2009) and Helen Swanson (2010). She is survived by husband Mark Daley of Dunedin, sister Lynne Jacques (Gary) of Hemlock, Michigan, brother Leonard Swanson (Ruby) of Edmonton, Alberta, niece Cheryl, and nephews Adam, Carl, and Paul. She is also survived by stepchildren Marshall Daley (Andrea), Alan Daley (Ashley), and John Donlin (Kelly) as well as sisters-in-law Roxanne Ciarletta, Rhonda Rottman (Matt), and Rebecca Daley.
Life
Diane was employed by the Florida State Attorney 6th District as a systems analyst. She was an avid animal lover, volunteering at the SPCA Tampa Bay for many years. She was an accomplished musician and sang with the Tampa Bay Master Chorale. She loved to travel with husband Mark and enjoyed European river cruises with her sister Lynne. She was a kind and generous person loved by all that knew her.
Donations in her memory can be made to the SPCA of Tampa Bay.
Services
There will be an open house at the Daley residence on Monday, May 31, 2021 from 2 to 4 pm. A celebration of Diane’s life is being planned for later this year.
Friends and family are invited to share a memory and sign her guestbook below.
No words are enough for this loss.Deepest condolences and prayers to the family .the You were my first lead, when I used to used to work in Pinellas County. I enjoyed thoroughly working with you.Thank you so much for all your help.
-Priyanko
Mark, I can’t express in words my sorrow that you have lost your beloved wife and friend. Know you’re in my thoughts and prayers.
Mark, I am so sorry to hear about Diane‘s passing! I and everyone at Jazzercise are all in shock and we just danced together May 1st. She looked happy, healthy and vibrant as always. I’m so glad I had the chance to see her then. We are all devastated by her loss and send our sincere condolences. She was loved by everyone and will be greatly missed. You and all of her family are in our thoughts and prayers.
I met Diane at Jazzercise several years ago. Couldn’t meet a nicer gal! Always very sweet. Always the same. I’m so sorry to hear of her passing. May her family be comforted by their many memories! 💜💜💜💜💜
Mark, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Diane. May her memories stay with you forever. God Bless All.
Hilary and Celia Allen
Diane and I met in college – singing together and sharing an apartment for a while. She was such a kind and lovely person, always willing to help and always had a kind word. My condolences Mark, such a loss.
Diane and I worked together at Pinellas County Government in Clearwater for over 11 years. We were great friends also. She was a sweet, kind, generous, caring and thoughtful person and a great friend. Very sad loss, she will be missed so much. My condolences to Mark and family.
I’ve known Diane virtually the entire time I’ve lived in the Tampa Bay area, about 30 years, having been hired onto her team at Tampa General Hospital in 1992. She became a very close friend and confidant. We consoled each other during life’s challenges, we celebrated with each other during life’s highlights. As everyone knows, she was friendly, sweet, bright, funny. To say she’ll be missed is a severe understatement. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family – I hope you soon find peace.