Dianne McNamara Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Conway… Dianne McNamara, age 81, passed away suddenly on Saturday, January 4, 2020. Dianne was born and raised in Syracuse, NY, the daughter of the late Francis and Winifred Tylenda. She moved to Raleigh, NC in 1999 and then retired to the Myrtle Beach, SC area in 2006. A strong and independent woman, Dianne was known for her selfless, caring nature as well as for being a loving mother, grandmother, and life-long friend to many. She was an avid bridge player and participated in numerous local bridge clubs. She also enjoyed spoiling her grand-dogs. An active woman, she walked regularly, she loved going to the theater, local shows and going on spontaneous drives to explore the Carolinas' coastal communities. She was intelligent, quick-witted, and laughed easily. Dianne supported many causes close to her heart, including local charities as well as the special needs community. Dianne was preceded in death by her brother Francis Tylenda of New Hampton, NH. Surviving Dianne are her children, Brian McNamara (Suzette Walters) of Frisco, TX, Timothy McNamara (Tracey Manzi) of Charlotte, NC, Helen Alford (Glenn) of Wendell, NC, Patrick McNamara (Kerry) of Scituate, MA, Jonathan McNamara (Rachel) of Mt. Pleasant, SC and Heather Long (Kenny) of Greer, SC; as well as "Nanny" to her several grandchildren: Savannah Fusco, Fiona McNamara, Madeline Alford, Caroline Alford, Grace McNamara, Aidan McNamara, Katie McNamara, Gavin Long and Clare McNamara; many nieces, nephews, and life-long friends. A funeral mass will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, January 9, 2020 at St. James Catholic Church with Father Juan Solozano officiating. Inurnment will follow in the Hillcrest Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral mass. Memorials may be made to Help 4 Kids, 2523 Forestbrook Road, Myrtle Beach, SC 29588, Horry County Animal Shelter, 1923 Industrial Park Road, Conway, SC 29526, or New Directions Shelters for Men, Women, and Families, 732 8th Ave N, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577. Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel is serving the family.

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Dianne McNamara

December 14, 1938 - January 4, 2020