Dianne K. "Diny" Hafele, 69 a life long resident of Walton, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Saturday, July 21, 2007.

Diny was born in Walton on February 11, 1938 the daughter of the late W. Herman and Margaret Gray Kilpatrick. She was raised on the family farm, became a student of the "Little Texas" one room schoolhouse, and was a graduate of Walton Central School. On February 11, 1956 she married Robert D. "Razz" Hafele, and together they raised their 3 children. Razz died in 1989. She was employed at Kent's as a clerk, at Delaware Valley Hospital as a nurse, at the school as an aid, and later as a home health care provider, helping sick and elderly people in their own homes.

Diny was a member of the New Hope Community Church, a former long time member of the United Presbyterian Church, the Delhi Bird Club, American Kennel Club, Habitat for Humanity, Walton Little Theatre, Delaware River Stage Co., and a big Delaware County Fair supporter. Diny enjoyed her persona as a country woman. She bred and raised horses and dogs, and watching blue birds at her beloved Brookwood. She also loved singing in the church choir and on the various stages in the area. She also was a guiding force that erected the fountain at Walton Cemetery. Diny was known as a good friend to the many people who knew her, to the many animals that she rescued and took care of, and to her family that she loved and nurtured.

Diny is survived by a daughter, Brenda (Kevin) Dwyer, Voorheesville, 2 sons, David (Cathy) Hafele, Ft. Ann; Joe and Mary Hafele, Walton, 7 grandchildren, Ryan and Brianne Dwyer; Joshua and Jaimee Hafele, Maggie (Kyle) Munigle; Molly (Butch) Taylor, Liza Hafele, 2 great grandchildren, Adrianna Thompson, Landon Razz Taylor; a sister, Sandra K. Hendee, Northport, L.I.; 2 brother in laws, Richard ( Mary) Hafele, Charles Hafele; several loving nieces, nephews, and cousins; and the many, many dear friends too numerous to name.

Friends and relatives are invited to call at the New Hope Community Church, 45 Stockton Ave. Walton, on Monday, July 23, 2007 from 5 to 8 PM where services will be held on Tuesday at 11 AM with the Rev. Larry Light and Rev. Jack Steele, officiating. Burial will follow at Walton Cemetery.

Memorial contributions in Diny's memory may be made to the New Hope Community Church, 45 Stockton Ave., Walton, NY 13856, or Heart of the Catskills Humane Society, PO Box 88, Delhi, NY 13753.