Diane Perreault WINDHAM – On June 26, 2024, I chose to unfurl my wings and take flight. My story began on Feb. 13, 1970, when I was born to Donald and Lucille (Doucette) Hooper in Biddeford.
I attended schools in Old Orchard Beach, graduating 11th in my class in 1988. In 1989, I attended SMVTI, earning my diploma degree for LPN, fulfilling my dream of becoming a nurse. By the end of 1989, I had met the love of my life, Tracy, and we had a beautiful son together, Chad.
I spent the next 34 years being the best wife, mom, and nurse that I could be. Nursing has always kept me grounded and gave my life such great purpose. I have been blessed to have been able to provide comfort and care to so many throughout the years.
In 2017, I was diagnosed with stage IIIC Ovarian cancer with a three-year prognosis. I was determined to get as many years as possible and so the fight began. With an army at my side, I fought hard.
Many days I felt I was just living with cancer but in 2024 the tables shifted, and I found I was dying with cancer. After over six years of treatment, I accepted hospice care with less than six months to live. I am forever grateful to those who were always there, friends and family alike.
Those who passed before me were my father, Donald Hooper, my mother, Lucille Hooper; my sister, Doreen Carter; and my mother-in-law, Evelyn Perreault; as well as my maternal and paternal grandparents. I leave behind my husband of 34 years, Tracy, and I will wait patiently for him to j.
