Diane Curry Nicholson

Born on October 15th, 1941, in Kansas City, Missouri, to James and Doris Rose Curry, Diane was a devoted daughter, sister, and later, wife and mother who carried her gentle strength and compassionate heart through every chapter of her life. She is survived by her three siblings, Joan (Raymond) Bosmans, Lynn (Michael) Jacobson, and Daniel (Shelly) Curry; and by her three children, Robyn (James) DelleMonache, Keith (Dianna) Nicholson, and Krista (David) Platt. She is beloved by her eight grandchildren, and four (soon to welcome #5!) great-grandsons. After 18 years, she is reunited at last with her husband Robert “Bob” Nicholson, with whom she shared a lifetime of love, laughter, and service.

Diane Nicholson was a woman of steadfast faith, warm laughter, and deep devotion to her family and community. A person of remarkable determination and compassion, Diane dedicated herself to living her faith through action. She counseled many in spiritual direction, offered wisdom and guidance drawn from her own rich life experience, and provided her services in grant writing for continued support to her community. Her commitment to education inspired her to earn a master’s degree in Theology and Counseling, an achievement that reflected her lifelong dedication to helping others. Known to her family as the “keeper of stories”, her love of history led her to form a tour group, Three Centuries Tours, to teach others the history of Annapolis. Later, she became a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and a scholar of genealogy.

Despite preferring to work behind the scenes, Diane was a natural leader who brought people together. She served many years on the board of her homeowners association and her choral group in Heritage Harbor, where her love for her community inspired her planning of fundraisers, community initiatives, and more. Since 1975, she was active in many ministries of St. Mary’s Parish including catechesis, community outreach, grant writing, prayer groups, and Adoration. Until its closing, Diane was both staff and volunteer at Manresa Retreat House. When she wasn’t engaged in service or leadership, Diane found peace in her garden, comfort in a good book, and delight in the companionship of her beloved pets.

Diane’s skill for peacemaking, passionate faith, and generous spirit touched countless lives: she extended compassion and understanding to all, especially those marginalized or unseen. Her love of all life and nature was the cornerstone of her life’s work. She will be deeply missed by her family, friends, and all who knew her.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Guadalupe Advocacy at St. Mary’s of Annapolis, a cause that Diane worked with and was dear to her heart.

A Mass of Resurrection will be held at St John Neumann Catholic Church, at 620 N Bestgate Rd, Annapolis, MD, on November 21, 2025, starting at 10:30 am. (for those that wish to attend services virtually please see https://sjnlivestream.livecontrol.tv/999046c3). Following the service, there will be a gathering with light refreshments in Saint John Neumann's Seelos Hall. Interment of Ashes will be private.