Diane Laura Cutler

Diane Laura Cutler, the second child of Stewart and Evelyn Cutler was born November 26, 1945 in Harlem, New York City. Diana was educated in the New York City Public School System and graduated from Sara J. Hale High School, Brooklyn New York in 1963. As a teenager she relocated from Harlem to Brooklyn New York along with her sister Ellen to reside with their brother Reginald Miles and his wife Katherine in 1961. She spent the remainder of her teenager years as part of their family. She became a loving big sister to their children Saundra, Reggie Jr., Robbie and Sharon and loving admirer of sister-in-law Katherine. Diane left their home when she met and fell in love with Ronald Speed-Bey who she wedded on April 2, 1966. From their union two children were born Lisa Marie and Ronald Christopher. In 1976 Diane and Ronald purchased a home and relocated their family from Brooklyn to Laurelton New York. Their loving home brought her immense joy watching her kids grow into fine productive adults. In 1976 Diane was employed at Equitable Life Insurance Company where she held various administrative and managerial positions. Diane received extensive training in computer applications of which she became very proficient and took great pride in sharing her knowledge. Diane retired from Equitable Life Insurance in 1991 and eventually set up a home office where she developed a client base and embraced her love for personal computing. Creating greeting cards for friends, family and clientele became her true passion and gift. She spent many years perfecting her craft and used it to bring joy to the countless recipients of her customized greeting cards; that were made with love and care. Diane showed us how to take time to appreciate life's special moments. She took pride in remembering Birthdays and specials occasions and her family and friends will miss the special way she touched their lives each year with her beautiful greeting cards. Diane relished in the lives of children and spent the later years of her life doting on her two grandchildren Myles and Corrine. She enjoyed travelling with her husband and family, and looked forward to visits from her sister Ellen who remained one of her closest confidants and friends despite living miles apart. On Monday February 4, 2013 Diane quietly and peacefully slipped away as a result of her most recent bout with cancer. Diane leaves behind her loving and devoted husband Ronald Speed-Bey, daughter Lisa Marie Jamison (son-in-law Maurice Jamison) of Long Island New York, son Ronald Speed-Bey Jr. Laurelton New York, Grandson Myles Jamison and Granddaughter Corrine Jamison of Long Island New York, Sister Geraldine Strickland, Bronx New, Sister Ellen Robinson, Richmond Virginia, Sister-in-law Katherine Miles, Springfield Gardens, Brother in-law Douglas Robinson, and Brother in-law John Ford, and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

Diane Laura Cutler

November 26, 1945 - February 4, 2013