Diane M. (Spaulding) Mitchell

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Diane M. (Spaulding) Mitchell, 82, of Nashua, NH, passed away on October 12, 2026. She was born on November 5, 1943, in Nashua, NH, the daughter of Arthur and Rachel (Bernier) Spaulding. Diane was a longtime resident of the Nashua community.

Diane was a selfless person who enjoyed taking care of others and deeply loved her family. She was a majorette, participating in performances that combined marching, baton twirling, and coordinated routines. She began her career volunteering at Mt. Pleasant Elementary School as a recess monitor before moving into the main office. In 1986, she joined the Nashua Police Department, where she worked for 29 years. She was dedicated to her career and took pride in serving the Nashua community through her work with the department.

Diane was predeceased by her sons, Eddie Mitchell, and Tam Spaulding Mitchell, as well as her brother Bob Spaulding.

She is survived by her son, Ryan Mitchell; her grandson, Liam Mitchell; her niece Cindi Baker; her nephew Matthew Spaulding, whom she loved very much; and her best friend, Joyce Watts.

Arrangements are in the care of Davis Funeral Home, 1 Lock Street, Nashua, NH. An online guestbook is available at www.davisfuneralhomenh.com or by calling (603) 883-3401.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the National Association of Police Athletic/Activities Leagues Inc. at 601 Pennsylvania Ave., NW South Building, Suite 900 Washington, D.C. 20004 or Mother’s Against Drunk Driving at 339 Hemmingway Avenue, 2nd Floor, East Haven, CT 06512.

“ONE MEMORY LIGHTS ANOTHER.”