Diane Fagan

Patricia Diane Fagan, age 75, of Newark, DE, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, January 24, 2026.

She was born in Wilmington, daughter of the late John and Dolores (Johnson) Fagan. Diane attended St. Ann’s School, St. Elizabeth’s High School, and was a graduate of the University of Delaware. She went on to obtain her nursing degree from the Wilmington School of Nursing and enjoyed a career in the Neo-Natal Intensive Care Unit at Christiana Hospital. 

Diane loved to travel - taking trips up and down the east coast; to Europe; and even Peru. She enjoyed gardening, reading, and the companionship of her many beloved pets. 

She is survived by her siblings, Deborah Fagan, John Fagan, and Brenda Grier; and her nephews, Michael and Alexander Grier. 

A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00am on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at the Doherty Funeral Home, 1900 Delaware Avenue, Wilmington, DE 19806.

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