Diana M. Craven

October 25, 1944 - March 13, 2026

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Obituary for Diana M. Craven

Diana M. (Tompkins) Craven, of Alexandria, VA, formerly of Milton and Quincy, March 13, 2026, preceded in passing by her beloved husband Brendan M. “Mike” Craven (Sgt. BPD, retired).

Devoted mother of Brendan M. Craven, II and his wife Leigh Selby Craven of Alexandria, VA. Doting grandmother to her granddog, Bono. Daughter of the late Raymond and Josephine (Iannillo) Tompkins. Survived by her sister Joanne Tompkins of New Port Richey, FL and sister-in-law Judy Tompkins of Melrose, surviving wife of her brother Joseph. Sister of the late Raymond Tompkins, Jr. and his wife Maureen and the late Julia Laudenslager and her husband Kenneth. Deeply missed by her many brothers and sisters-in law. Treasured aunt to over 50 nieces and nephews, and many grandnieces and grandnephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Gregory Church, 2215 Dorchester Avenue, Dorchester Monday March 23 at 10:00 AM. Visiting hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, EAST MILTON SQUARE, Sunday 2-5 PM. Interment St. Michael’s Cemetery, Boston.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Diana’s name may be made to the hospice that provided exceptional care in her final days - Capital Caring’s Adler Center for Inpatient Care at https://www.capitalcaring.org/get-involved/donate/.

Services

22 Mar

Visiting Hours

02:00 PM - 05:00 PM

Dolan Funeral Homes and Cremation Services - EAST MILTON SQUARE 460 Granite Avenue Milton, MA 02186 Get Directions »
23 Mar

Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Saint Gregory Church 2215 Dorchester Avenue Dorchester, MA 02124 Get Directions »
23 Mar

Graveside Service

11:30 AM - 11:45 AM

Saint Michael Cemetery 500 Canterbury Street Boston, MA 02131 Get Directions »
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  • March 18, 2026

    Tracy Laudenslager

    Brendan, Leigh, Auntie Joanne I am so sorry. My love and prayers are with you all!

  • March 18, 2026

    Tracy Laudenslager

    Auntie there are so many memories I could share, like the birthday Cookie Monster cake you always made sure we had. Burning boiling water trying to cook us dinner. ( Uncle Mikes face was priceless for that one lol). So many beautiful memories. I guess now is the time I apologize for being such a menace child, throwing stuffed animals at you while you were babysitting Tami and I. Auntie, you will forever be missed and I love you! Another seat taken at the card table. ❤️❤️❤️

  • March 18, 2026

    Judy Tompkins

    Diana was a hot ticket,,,,,many memories of her sense of humor. So sorry Brendon , Leah,, Joanne & all family. Love & 🙏🙏 Judy ❤️