Diane "DeDe" Pilat-Roberts

Diane N. “DeDe” (Pilat) Roberts, 62, of Brooksville Florida formerly from  the Worcester area died peacefully Saturday December 9, 2017 in the Sturgill Hospice Center Brooksville FL. DeDe is survived by her mother Evelyn (Sarbentos) Pilat of Worcester, her son Jason LaPorte of Rutland, a brother Glenn F. Pilat and his wife Kim of Millbury, her sisters, Debra A. Raymond and her husband Richard Raymond, Dorothy Ducimo and her husband John “Jackie” Ducimo, Anita DiPilato and her husband Christopher all of Worcester.DeDe also leaves her granddaughter Jaylee LaPorte of Rutland. DeDe is also survived by her nieces Tara Raymond, Nicole Morin and her husband Brian, Jenna Raymond and Samantha Pilat, and her nephews Christopher P. DiPilato Jr, and Kyle A DiPilato. She also leaves her great nieces Madison Pressey, and Jordyn and Taylor Morin, and her boyfriend Darryl Libby. DeDe also leaves her canine companion Baby. Diane’s father was the late Frederick J. Pilat. DeDe was born in Worcester and lived in the area most of her life, she recently moved to Florida. She was a graduate of North High School and attended Quinsigamond Junior College. She worked for the Worcester School Department for many years and was also employed at Walmart and John & Sons Market. DeDe loved anything Purple, she had an impeccable green thumb, and loved all her knick knacks that she bought at flea markets. She loved to clean her house with the Oldies music blaring. She enjoyed every minute of her life and lived it to its fullest. She loved being with her family especially her son and granddaughter. DEDE WAS ONE TOUGH COOKIE. NOBODY WOULD MESS WITH HER, MAN OR WOMEN. She always stuck up for the underdog and any one in need. She was fun to be with, her family used to call her Dicky Albert because she would call them all early in the morning and wake them up when there was no school! She will be sadly missed by her family and friends. In memory of DeDe please wear something PURPLE when attending her services. Calling hours for DeDe will be held on Wednesday December 27, 2017 in the MERCADANTE FUNERAL  HOME & CHAPEL 370 Plantation St. from 5PM to 7PM. A Prayer service will be held at 7PM. To leave a message of condolence or share a special memory of DeDe please visit her memorial site at mercadantefuneral.com