Diana J Meattey

Diana “Jo” Meattey, 90, of Fitzwilliam, formerly of Richmond, died Thursday evening, April 1, 2021, at the Applewood Rehabilitation Center in Winchester, after a period of declining health.
She was born on March 12, 1931, in Richmond, the daughter of Orin and Emily (Hood) Brewer and attended area schools. She was a lifelong area resident of Richmond and Fitzwilliam.
She worked at Troy Mills for many years before they shut down and for NH Ball Bearing for over 20 years, retiring in 2001.
She enjoyed painting and drawing, playing her guitar, was an avid reader and for years raised Husky dogs for sled dog training and racing. She was also very interested in Native American culture and history.
Survivors include her children: Darryl Meattey and his wife Lois of Fitzwilliam and Cherie Volante of Hawaii, 5 grandchildren: Dominic Meattey and his wife Vanessa of Hinsdale, Daniel Meattey of Fitzwilliam, Caritia Krakow and her husband Justin of Colorado, Caley Volante of New Mexico and Caryzma Volante of Keene; 5 great grandchildren: Lana, Kenneth, Aizlynn, Lillian and Janelle; her sisters: Jean Brewer of W. Swanzey and Pam Smith of Alstead as well as nieces and nephews: Jeanine Self, Mark Methe and Gordon French. She was predeceased by a son: Jeff Meattey.
Family and friends are invited to a Memorial Service at the Richmond Community Church, 11 Fitzwilliam Road, NH Rt. 119 W., Richmond, NH 03470 on May 22, 2021 at 11:00 am, Burial will take place in the Middletown Cemetery, 105 Old Homestead Highway, Richmond, NH 03470
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Diana’s name to The Monadnock Humane Society (www.monadnockhumanesociety.org/), 01 W Swanzey Rd, Swanzey, NH 03446.