Diane S. Bolin, woman of faith

Diane S. Bolin, 80, of Milton, passed away Monday, Nov. 6, 2023, at Beebe Healthcare in Lewes. She was born March 26, 1943, in Caldwell, N.J., daughter of the late Delvin G. and Delores H. (Batty) Skinner.

Diane had lived in the Wilmington/Claymont area of Delaware for 51 years, prior to moving to Lewes in 2008. She built a career with the State of Delaware, retiring as a programmer with New Castle County Public Schools after 30 dedicated years.

Diane was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church, and her strong faith was a cornerstone of her life. A nurturer at heart, she was always on the lookout for those in need, volunteering for the Clothing Our Kids organization in Sussex County. Above all else, Diane treasured the time spent with those she held most dear. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister. Her memory will continue to inspire and bring comfort to those who were fortunate enough to know her.

Diane is survived by her beloved husband of 61 years, Richard Bolin; her son, Terry Bolin (Kimberly) of Wilmington; her daughter, Cheryl Lowder (Wesley) of Youngsville, N.C.; her grandchildren, Kacie, Kristin and Molly; her great-grandchildren, Parker, Blake and Jackson; and her siblings, Derek Skinner of Breesport, N.Y., Deb Dunlap (Mike) of Binghamton, N.Y., and Dee Patrick (David) of New Port Richey, Fla.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, Nov. 13, at Bethel United Methodist Church, 129 W. 4th St., Lewes, where friends may visit beginning at 10 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in Mrs. Bolin's memory to Brandywine Valley SPCA, 22918 DuPont Blvd., Georgetown, DE 19947.

Visit Mrs. Bolin's Life Memorial webpage and sign her virtual guestbook at parsellfuneralhomes.com.