Diana Lee Temple, 75, of Plainville, CT passed away on Thursday, July 28, 2022 at home after a
short illness surrounded by her family. Diana was born on February 16, 1947 in New Britain. She
was the daughter of the late Herbert and Elizabeth (Holcomb) Carlson. Diana was a graduate of
Plainville High School. Diana married William Lee Temple Sr. on June 26, 1965. They were
happily married for 57 years. Diana was a lifelong resident of Plainville, where she worked at
Appell Drug Store for more than 30 years.
In addition to her husband, William, she is survived by her sons William L Temple Jr. of
Plainville; Robert J Temple of Bristol; her daughter Shirley E Welch of New Britain; her
grandchildren Ashley, Matthew, and Marc Waddell; Bobbi (Temple) Achim and Jordan Temple;
and Gina Temple; and her great-granddaughter Ella E Davis. Diana is also survived by a sister
Patricia Burgess of Plainville, and a brother Richard Carlson of Vermont. She also leaves behind
several nieces and nephews.
Her hobbies included watching Uconn Women Huskies games, playing basketball, and most of
all, spending time with her family- especially Ella. She loved working for Appell/ Riteaid
where she developed pictures in the photo lab. She also loved Misquamicut Beach.
Diana truly will be missed by her family and friends.
Services will be held at Luddy and Peterson’s Funeral Home, 205 South Main St. New Britain CT on
Friday, August 12, 2022 from 9am to 12pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the National Kidney Foundation.