In Memoriam: Former Longtime Fair Havenite, Garden Club Member, Dianne Kavanagh, 86

Former longtime Fair Havenite Dianne Kavanagh, more recently of the Lincroft section of Middletown, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, March 14. She was 86.

Born on March 18, 1939, in New York, NY, Dianne was the daughter of Perry and Audrey LeRoy.

She was raised in Queens and graduated from Flushing High School in Flushing, New York. On Aug. 28, 1965, she married her husband, Andrew Kavanagh.

“The couple began their life together in Woodside, NY, before moving to Fair Haven in 1973 …

“Dianne was actively involved in her community throughout her life. She was a former member of the Garden Club of Fair Haven, where she led the first Green Pinkies club for students at the Viola L. Sickles School.

“She was also a longtime member of Tower Hill First Presbyterian Church in Red Bank …

“Dianne will be remembered for her devotion to family, her quiet strength, and the kindness she shared with those who knew her.”
Loved ones of Dianne Kavanagh in her obituary

Dianne began her professional career at McCann Erickson Advertising in New York City, where she worked in the agency’s traffic department and gained valuable experience in the fast-paced advertising industry.

Later, following the passing of her husband, she worked alongside her brother managing the family business, Register & Grille, Mfg. Co., Inc. in Brooklyn, NY, for more than 20 years.

Dianne was predeceased by: her parents, Perry and Audrey LeRoy; and her husband, Andrew Kavanagh.

Dianne is survived by: her daughter, Jennifer Kavanagh; her brother, Perry LeRoy; her sister-in-law, Elyse LeRoy; her nephew, Jonathan LeRoy; her stepdaughter, Maureen Kavanagh; her step-grandchildren, Denise, Stephanie, and Christopher, and their children; and several other nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Those who wish may make contributions in Dianne’s memory to the Associated Humane Society of New Jersey or The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research.

— Edited obituary prepared by family via John E. Day Funeral Home