Diane G. (Fitzgerald) Carlan

Diane G. Carlan, a lifetime resident of Malden, passed away on Tuesday, December 15th, at the age of 85.  Diane was born in Malden in 1940, the daughter of Robert and Gladys Fitzgerald.  She was raised and educated in Malden, graduating from Malden High School with the Class of 1958.  She went on to work for the City of Malden at the Malden Redevelopment Authority, a career that spanned over 40 years.  In 1971, she married her sweetheart, Walter “Buzzy” Carlan, and the two settled down in Malden to raise their family.   The two shared nearly 35 years of marriage until Buzzy’s passing in 2005.  Diane will always be remembered as selfless, caring and completely dedicated to her family. 

She is survived by her son, John F. Carlan and his wife Jennifer of Norwalk, CT, her grandchildren,  John F Carlan, Jr "Jack", Aidan J. and Matthew F. Carlan, her sister in law Carol Fitzgerald, and her nephews Robert and Philip.

In addition to her husband Buzzy, Diane was preceded in death by her brother, Robert Fitgerald Jr.

A graveside service in Forest Dale Cemetery, Malden, will be held at a later date.

Donations in Dianes memory may be made to the charity of ones choice.

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