Diane I. Kirkwood, 72, passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2014, at Martin Medical Center in Stuart, Florida. Born in Galva, Illinois, Mrs. Kirkwood had previously lived in Akron, before relocating to the Stuart area 20 years ago.
She graduated with her Bachelor’s degree from Northwestern University, her Master’s degree from University of Akron and then proceeded to receive her Doctorate from University of Akron. Mrs. Kirkwood retired as the Superintendent of the Buckeye Local School System in Medina.
She loved roller coasters, travelling and spoiling her grandchildren.
Mrs. Kirkwood is survived by her sons, Brian (Cheryl) Kirkwood of Stuart, Florida and Scott Kirkwood of Birmingham, England; daughter, Erin Kirkwood (Marko) Sillanpaa of Stuart, Florida; grandchildren, Alex, Lacey and Penny.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles; and her brothers, James and Tom Binge.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to scleroderma.org or The Scleroderma Foundation, 300 Rosewood Foundation, Danvers, MA 01923.
Please visit her online guestbook at www.aycockfuneralhome.net
All arrangements are entrusted to Aycock Funeral Home in Stuart, Florida.
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