Dianne Clare (Skura) Poore
August 27, 1949 - March 19, 2021
Dianne Clare (Skura) Poore, age 71, of Wilmington, DE, passed away on Friday, March 19, 2021, after a long and courageous fight with ovarian cancer.
Born on August 27, 1949 in Wilmington, DE, she was the daughter of the late Mitchell and Anna (Stecki) Skura. Dianne graduated from St. Peter’s High School in New Castle and attended Widener University. She enjoyed a successful 40-year career with the DuPont Company before retiring in 2007 after many years of dedicated service as a human resources manager for the Corian business.
Dianne was very generous with her time and resources and cherished her close relationships with family and friends. She had the opportunity to travel to Europe and Asia through her work, and especially enjoyed going to various islands in the winter to relax and unwind.
Dianne is survived by her loving companion, Mr. Lynn Naudain and her best friend, Sandra Link, who were a constant source of support during her illness; many cousins and extended family; and a host of dear friends.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am on Friday, March 26, 2021, at Holy Spirit R.C. Church, 12 Winder Road, New Castle, DE. Interment will follow in Gracelawn Memorial Park, New Castle, DE. Masks will be required for all in attendance.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Dianne’s memory can be made to Holy Spirit R.C. Church at the address listed above.
Cara McPeake
Dianne and I first met in the summer of Year 1970, and we enjoyed many fun times together. She was an extremely outgoing person with many friends and will be greatly missed by everyone who knew her. RIP Dianne.
Lynn Thompson
We had many laughs and lots of trips together. Dianne was always a fighter and I hope she is resting in peace. My prayers are with all her loved ones.
Karla Lihota
Our 4 th Sister. ❤️ You will be dearly missed.
Richard Vintigni
Dianne was a wonderful lady, she was one of a kind. We worked together for years and she was part of our monthly work dinner outings. She was such fun to be around. My deepest condolences to Lynn and her family! God got an angel..
Betty Anne Cawthray
My sincerest sympathy to Diane’s family and friends. I knew Diane both as a neighbor and fellow HR employee at DuPont, an despite what she went through in the last few years, I never heard her complain – a good and lovely person.
Joy Davanzo
Thanks Diane for being such a great neighbor. I will so miss talking with you and catching up on your travels and adventures. You were a sweet, sweet lady. I am so sorry you had to leave everyone so soon. But I know you are reunited with your Mom and having some good belly laughs as only your Mom could inspire. I will miss you both.
Joan Meyer Capriotti
Dianne was a wonderful person and coworker. She had a great smile and caring personality. My deepest sympathy to Lynn, her family and her many friends. May she rest in peace.
Kathy Phillips-Giles
Lynn & Sandy- my deepest sympathy to you both. What a great friend and co-worker. I knew Dianne from our years together in HR at DuPont. We had a group of us who lunched or dined together regularly and we had such good times. We will all miss her terribly.
June Currinder
Dianne was a friend for many years. We had some great times together.
It was fun to be single. May she Rest In Peace.
Bill wolhar
Diane was a beautiful lady in every way. A true shame that she had to leave us so early. She will be sadly missed, especially by her best friend, Sandy. Thoughts and prayers will follow you forever. Bill
Peg Greenwood
I worked with Dianne in the Corian business. She was such a kind and caring person. When I decided to retire in 2006 she was very helpful with the process and I have always appreciated her efforts. She certainly always had a great smile for everyone and was a pleasure to be around. She will surely be missed by all who knew her. I will be praying for Lynn that he will feel God’s peace that surpasses all understanding. What a great lady.
robert v crites
I knew beautiful Dianne from Rehoboth beach summers and Wilmington events and had the pleasure of being with her and her many friends over the years. Her passing is a great loss to so many of us who enjoyed her and her company. May she rest in happy peace…and best wishes to her dear friends, Sandy and Lynn.
Bob Crites
Christine Phillips
Dianne was a dear friend for the past 50 years who I will forever hold close in my heart. Even when our lives took us in different directions we always could pick up where we left off when we talked on the phone or got together. I send my deep appreciation to Lynn and Sandy for the loving care you gave to Dianne throughout her struggle with ovarian cancer . May this beautiful lady inside and out rest In Peace. Christine Phillips
Frances Carunchio
My maiden name is Skura. Diane’s father and my father were very close cousins and friends. Her parents were the kindest people, and Dianne was as well. We were not together much growing up, but every time I would see Diane, she was always simply lovely. Beautiful inside and out. We reconnected a few times on Facebook, I knew that she was battling cancer, hoping she was doing well. I am so sorry to hear of her passing. Thank God she had good friends to help her through her tough times. May Diane rest with the angels and her sweet parents.
Shirley Good
I knew Dianne for many many years. She was a great friend and we had soo many good times together. We worked together and played together. I always knew I could count on her. Dianne was a very kind, funny and dear person to have as a friend. I will truly miss her. My condolences to Lynn and Sandy and thanks for all your support.
Pam Stevenson
Every time I hear that stupid “Billy Joe McAlister Jumped Off the Talahatchee Bridge” song, I think of Diane and her Mustang the summer of 1968 when we worked together at DuPont IPD out on 30th and Governor Printz, surrounded by the National Guard. She was great fun and a lovely girl. So sorry she had to suffer.
Tim Wilson
Diane was a pleasure to know and work with! It is not always fun when you have to talk to HR, however I could always look forward to seeing Diane’s smiling face when we had a problem to deal with when I worked with her in the DuPont Corian business. She could always make you laugh even when you didn’t feel like it. I will always remember her making me feel comfortable even in the face of uncomfortable issues.
Bill & Barbara Monaghan
She was a wonderful person. Was very friendly. She will be very much missed.
Raymond Albanese
I remember Diane from the city of Wilmington when she lived on Locust street across from George Gray school
We attended Little Flower parochial school on Thatcher street, now gone, from 1955 to 1959. A fair young lady with a sweet personality and a smile that broke my heart I would ride my bike up and down her street trying to grab her attention with tricks on my bike. She would laugh and then her mother would call her in. Back in school in third or fourth grade my cousin Paul and I would bump heads racing to sit next to her. Many fond childhood memories of Diane in times past.
My deepest sorrow for her loss and sympathy for her family and loved ones.
Peace to all until the next step
Raymond Albanese ❤️😢
Bob Kraft
I have been friends with Dianne since the Oscar happy hour days on Market Street in the early 80s. We did many happy hours, parties, social events and lunches together since that time. She was there for me when I had a health issue in 2011. I will miss her dearly and offer my condolences to Lynn and her friend Sandee. Rest in peace Dianne, you are beloved.
Lew Watson
Such a good friend, remember several times we laughed so hard we were crying. So many get togethers, happy hours and vacations. We just loved her so much. Heavens got another awesome angel. Gone but never forgotten.
Gerri Conn
Dianne was such a wonderful caring person and I was happy to have known her. Always in my heart!
Kathy Harrigan and Jim Reed
Dianne was a great person and a dear friend. We so enjoyed spending time with her and she will be sorely missed. We had hoped that she would outlive her mother, but unfortunately that was not to be. Such a shame….
Karen and Ron McDowell
We both worked with Dianne at separate times before we knew each other. She was a wonderful coworker and friend. She was kind, caring, fun, and always took time to listen. Our sympathies to Lynn and Sandra.
Dorothy Diggins
So sorry to learn of Dianne’s passing. I worked with her years ago at DuPont. Prayers for her and her family.
Janie Davis Hannan
Diane fault so hard and finally she just became an angel. Heaven needed her. Diane was my secretary at DuPont n I would bring her coffee. She thought that was strange but appreciative. She was such a smart, sweet and ambitious person. A kind heart.
Gail Shupe Webb
So saddened to hear of Dianne’s passing. Had the pleasure of getting to know Dianne in the Corian business. She always had a smile and kind words. In the years I worked with Dianne she was considered a friend to all rather than a coworker. My deepest sympathies to her family and may god bless her.
Cathy Gorney Dimauro
Diane was a wonderful person and cousin although we didn’t see each other in these last years she will be truly missed. In our younger years we had many good times that leave many memories.
Tony cimorosi
Dianne was a close friend of mine during our high school years. She was smart , witty and talented. A generous and loving soul full of energy and always adventurous.
May she now rest in heaven with Anna and Mitchell.
Carol Mathewson - Youngstown NY
I am so sorry that Dianne has passed. We were close co-workers for years and corresponded every Christmas with long letters to stay in touch. I felt her in my thoughts when I did not hear from her this past season. She will be greatly missed and I will treasure memories of her always.