Diane M. (Pats) Morrow

Diane M. (Pats) Morrow, 65, of Webster formerly of Worcester, passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2022, at Saint Vincent Hospital, with her son at her bedside.  Her husband, William Morrow, predeceased her in 2018 and her mother, Annamae Pats, predeceased her on August 26.

Diane is survived by her son, Kyle Paganelli and his wife Jenelle, and their daughter, Lacey of Southbridge; a brother, Peter J. Pats, Jr. and his wife Christine of Worcester; and two nieces.  Diane was born in Worcester, daughter of the late, Peter J. and Annamae T. (Cursi) Pats, Sr. and lived much of her life in Worcester.  She graduated from Holy Name High School and received a bachelor’s degree from Fitchburg State University and a certificate in medical assisting from the Salter’s School.

Diane worked as a medical assistant at Reliant Medical for ten years, before retiring.  She had also worked at Trademark Computer and worked as a waitress for several restaurants.  She had been a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church.  She enjoyed travelling to the Caribbean, Las Vegas, Newport, Nantasket Beach.  She enjoyed cooking, dining out, shopping, a “Cheeseburger in Paradise”, and following Jimmy Buffet as a “Parrot Head”.

Calling Hours will be on Friday, September 2, from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. with a Prayer Service at 6 p.m. in MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation Street, Worcester.  Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Worcester Animal Rescue League, 139 Holden Street, Worcester, MA 01606.