Kurt and Family my thoughts are with you…. she sounds like a power of example… Reta

Dianne was a woman of courage , passion, commitment, and loving dedication. She was a fearless fighter for her community, for the environment, for justice, and for her students. Dianne was a woman who was not afraid to stand up and confront injustice and evil. At the same time she was a quiet and hardworking mother, teacher, and good friend. She was willing to confront great power and great evil using the tools of nonviolence, of teaching, of personal example. Dianne was willing to face great personal risks to do the right thing. I knew Dianne as friend, as activist, as Seacoast resident. Her passing is a great sorrow and loss. But Dianne’s life was a testament to her enduring courage and commitment. Dianne taught not just by words in the classroom, but by deeds and action. A strong, and brave woman and great friend.

Roy, I never realized you knew Dianne, but I am not surprised given your commitment to the environment. Your tribute is so moving. Thank you. Eleanor Dunfey

So sorry for your loss

Dianne’s legacy endures in the profound influence she had on so many of us. She was a remarkable person. I have all of you in my thoughts.

Our niece Dianne was simply one of the most extraordinary human beings we’ve ever known! Her spirit was magnificent and her commitment to justice was unparalleled, only mirrored by her boundless love for her family. We will miss her terribly and she will live in our hearts forever. We realize there are no words to address the depth of sorrow that Kurt, James, Laura, Keith, Linda, Dick, Katie, Lewis, Audrey & the entire family face after her death. We send each of you healing love, xo – Nadine & Jerry

I am so very very sad to read this. I send you much love. Carol

I had her as a teacher at seabrook school and she was one of the most outspoken women I learned a lot from her and it’s very sad to see her passing may she gain her golden wings and the family find peace and comfort she will be missed

I am so very sorry for your loss. She was a great teacher.

Ms. Dunfey was my Social Studies teacher at Seabrook Elementary and she taught more than the curriculum. She taught me about standing up for my beliefs and I still hold tightly to that lesson. May your memories of her help you through this difficult time

So very sad. She was my one and only favorite teacher. I disliked Social Studies until I met her, she made it very interesting. I found myself eager to get to her class every day to see what fun thing we were going to learn. I still talk to my kids about her as well as think of her while watching Schindlers list…the movie she fought so hard to get us to go see for a field trip. Rest In Peace.

I remember on of my favorite summers with Diane and her boyfriend at the time Jack. Karen Dunphey, Keith, Billy Murphy and the gang back them. Celebrating the death of john Lennon at Livingston field. Swimming at the ledge and losing our dear friend billy. I’m speechless. Haven’t seen Diane since those days. Rest in peace and say hello to our friend. May your commitment to the cause live on! You rocked it lady.

Deepest sympathy Kurt and family. Rest in peace Dianne.

So very sorry for your loss. ♡

Dianne was a beacon of inspiration to all social activists.Her struggle is over Her example lives on.

ms Dunfey, you were such an amazing woman. The stories you told and your personality will always be held deeply in my heart. It was a wonderful experience having you as a teacher, and an honor to be apart of the last class you taught. May you rest peacefully.

As one of her students in 2010, it really breaks my heart that this has happened. She was an amazing teacher, and spread positivity in the class. I remember during the holiday season she would always wear this sweater to class that had a snowman on it, and she named it “Steve”. It was just those little moments that made the class overall special. It was an honor being a student for her, all my condolences go to your family. ♥

As one of the students of her last class, she will be remembered greatly. She was so very passionate about what she believed in and I think that is a great thing to look up to. The stories she told and how she is as a person will live on forever. She honestly changed my outlook on social studies and made those textbooks actually readable. She never ever gave up and that is so special. Thanks to her I grew fond of Bob Dylan and silent movies.
My heart is with her and her family. And to whoever wrote this did a beautiful job.

My favorite all time teacher <3 may she rest easy

The world will miss the bright shining light that she was. She was one of the best teachers I’ve ever had. She taught us all so much more then social studies and I will forever be greatful for that. I’m so sorry for your loss.

I had not seen my cousin Dianne in a number of years and was so saddened to learn of her passing. I always admired her passion for social justice – a passion that never wavered throughout her life. My thoughts are with her loving family during this difficult time.

The best die young and we must go on as if we are two. A phrase I hate because of its knee-jerk and exclusive use for military applies, I think, deeply and honestly to Dianne, “Thank you, Dianne, for your service.”

Dear Dunfey Family, Your Mom and Dad will be welcoming Dianne to their heavenly family, proud of how she lived her life, and happy that her struggle is ended. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Janet

I was a student of Mrs. Dunfey. She was always happy and ready to teach. I too remember her fighting for the movie Shindler’s List and always think of her when i see it. So sad, prayers for the family and may she rest in piece.

So sorry to hear of Dianne’s passing. I worked as Secretary at the Seabrook School and always found her to be a very caring person. May you all be comforted with the special memories she has given you.

I am so very sorry for ur loss she was the best teacher I had in seabrook elamentry school and she was my homeroom teacher. Ms dunfey u taught me so much to stand up for myself u had a lot of patience with me and I don’t know how u did it but u never gave up on me no matter what and I will member all of r talks every time I had a problem I could go to you and thank u so much for everything I’m so happy I met u.. Known I will never forgot u.

With deepest sympathy for your loss.

Sorry for your loss. May Dianne rest in peace.
Thoughts and prayers for her husband and family.

So very sorry for your loss! Deepest condolences to the family. May she rest in peace!

I had Miss Dunfey as a teacher many years ago at Seabrook Elementry . She was one of my favorites . I was very sorry to hear of her passing .

Dianne was not only my colleague at SMS but she was one of my dearest friends. She was so kind, caring and funny! She was also one of the best teachers I had the privilege of working with everyday for 28 years! She was a strong, passionate person and a firm believer in her convictions. Heaven has gained an exceptional angel. To her family, Kurt, James and Laura – my sincere condolences for the loss of your beloved mother and partner in life. May your memories of Dianne comfort you in times of sadness. Dianne – until we meet again. – may God hold you in the palm of his hand. Rest in peace my friend?

I had the privilege of teaching at SES/SMS with Dianne for many years and it is with great sadness to hear of her passing. Our conversations usually centered around our love of Ireland and our Irish Heritage. In her memory, I offer up an old Celtic Prayer that describes Dianne’s life beautifully:

I lay my head to rest,
and in doing so,
lay at your feet –
the faces I have seen,
the voices I have heard,
the words I have spoken,
the hands I have shaken,
the service I have given,
the joys I have shared,
the sorrows revealed,
I lay them at your feet,
and in doing so
lay my head to rest.

Slán abhaile, Dianne

My heart is broken by Dianne’s early passing.
Love to all of your family.

Dianne was the most passionate and caring teacher I have ever known. She was always a great example to me and the world will be a darker place without her light.

My condolences to the family with your loss.

I have such fond memories of seventh grade social studies with Mrs. Dunfey. I remember to this day the way she taught us about WWII and the dangers of propaganda. She was a warm, kind, and funny woman and one of my favorite teachers from SMS. Rest in peace Mrs. Dunfey.

I’m so sorry for your loss and the loss of such a great person and teacher for Seabrook.
My heart just aches. Loss for words… I truly liked her. She was always so kind to me. Memories include many, but mostly how she always tried to make me laugh during staff meetings to make it look like I was off task! I shared those times with many of my colleagues over the past few years when staff meetings were too much to bare. One of the greatest things about Dianne was the way she made everyone around her feel valued. If you were blessed enough to know her, you know what I mean. In God’s hands, but not ever forgotten….
Hugs to you and all that loved her.

Ms. Dunfey was one of my most favorite teachers at SES. She showed me what a strong, brave, courageous women was and was an excellent role model. She taught her students like no other teacher that I’ve had. The heavens are shining a little bit brighter as it has gained a huge star! I hope her family finds some comfort in knowing how loved she was. <3

I am so sorry. I have childhood memories of Dianne-Webster School, Christmas Eves, Camp Huckins. I am saddened to hear of her passing. Sending love and my thoughts and prayers.

I had ms.Dunfey for a teacher, she always had a smile on her face and she was truly a wonderful teacher! This is a sad loss and I give my condolences to her family and friends! Rip ms. Dunfey you will be missed by so many!!

I also remember her doing the “Dunfey” dance in class! She will be missed❤️️ May she rip?

Awe so sad to hear this Mrs Dunfey was one of my favorite teachers I will never forget you Mrs dunfey may you Rest In Peace ….. praying for comfort for your family ??????

The world has lost a great warrior for social justice and her legacy will live on .She inspired so many.Prayers of Peace for her family and friends .Thank you Dianne for your example and sewing the seeds of truth in your time on earth.

I remember Dianne as a enthusiastic counselor at Camp Huckins. She was always smiling and found the best in all of us. She was upbeat and a positive role model for all. The Camp Huckins family sends their condolences and prayers to her family.

Thank you Jody,
She loved her days at Huckins.
Maryanne

Dear Kurt, James, and family:

I never met Dianne, but what I have learned since her passing has made me feel a tremendous loss knowing the two of you and how much she must have helped shape the people you are today, as well as the greater community. She was clearly a very, very important person in our great struggle for a better planet and brighter future. I am grateful for having you as friends and for learning about Dianne’s amazing life. I am sure you will carry on her legacy. May her memory be eternal.

I often think about how lucky I was to have had such a wonderful teacher who encouraged deep thinking. I would not have majored in political science without her enthusiasm for talking history and politics. To Ms. Dunfey’s family, thank you very much for allowing her to share her time, talent, and energy with her students over the years. We are better for having known her.

Dianne and I worked together at Seabrook School, and I remember her devotion and creativity as a middle school teacher as well as passion about fairness and justice for the U.S.

Miss Dunfey was my teacher in 6th grade. She taught social studies and was not afraid to show us documentaries that others may have shied from. She was standing beside the television when the challenger exploded. She came to our small town and showed us that it was ok to be different, to choose not to conform. As long as this was your choice. She harmed no one and held strong to her beliefs. We are all better for having had her in our lives and I am so sorry for your loss. I always look for the truth and form my own opinions and Miss Dunfey was a large part of that.

I feel incredibly lucky to have known Dianne. She was always so genuinely kind, always asking about my kids with sincere interest. As a young teacher she made me feel valued and important. Early in my career I expressed my concern about what I felt was inappropriate/prejudice attire. She somehow heard of this and how I was made to feel that I was wrong. She immediately wrote a letter expressing how it was shameful that a young, new teacher was being treated as though how they felt was not valued. She truly would not stand for any kind of injustice.
May you Rest In Peace, and thank you!

Dianne was one of the bravest women that I have known in my time on this planet. She was formidable in her belief of justice and service to others. She stood up to power in many ways and her intelligence and articulation of her knowledge and values was brilliant. Her work with the Clamshell Alliance and at Seabrook Elementary speak volumes of her dedication. Dianne’s legacy lives through her children, James and Laura and in all of the students – many of whom have posted incredibly thoughtful memories that they will carry throughout time.

Thank you for this beautiful telling of Diane’s remarkable life. I was lucky enough to spend a bunch of those sun-splashed summers with her at Huckins. She was something! So much her own fabulous self when the rest of us were still trying to figure out who we were. I am so sad to know she has left this earth, but very glad to know how deeply loved and admired she was all through her life.

My deepest Sympathy to the Dunfey Family. May God give you all strength and peace at this difficult time. Rest In Peace Diane and may God Bless You.

Very belated condolences to the Dunfey family. I attended summer camp at Huckins with Dianne more years ago than I care to remember. We were very good friends even though she grew up in New Hampshire, and I, in Maine. Years later, I supported The Clamshell Alliance that Dianne worked so diligently and passionately on, also believing Seabrook to have been ill-advised especially in a scenic coastal town, and a case study in mismanagement. I recall her brave and tireless activism when I was on “the dark side” trying to help Dean Viles on the PSNH bankruptcy, which was a major case of first impression back then. Rest in peace, Dianne, I always knew you were special.

Mrs. Dunfey, I will never forget you. One of the best teachers I’ve ever had…..you taught us all so much…..you taught us how to think and not what to think…..you taught us to always stand up for what’s right and what we believe in, no matter what. No other teacher has made such an impact in my life. Because of you, I also always take a stand and never remain silent. You gave so much to this world. Such a elevated soul…….the world misses you dearly….especially during the times we are living in now.