Bath, NH- Diane Irene Filipek, 68, of Hill Road, died unexpectedly at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH on Wednesday, July 23, 2014. Diane was born in Attleboro, MA on July 21, 1946, a daughter of Roger and Dorothy (Lennox) Racicot. She was a graduate of Attleboro High School and attended business school. She married David Filipek on February 5, 1972. During her working career, she worked in purchasing for HR Harrington in Gardner, MA. She also served as the bookkeeper for her husband s furniture business. After moving to Bath, she assisted folks as a personal care aide. Along with her husband, Diane moved from New Ipswich, NH to Bath in 2001. In her free time, she enjoyed handiwork, knitting, and crafts and she dabbled in painting. She was a communicant at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Woodsville, NH. Diane treasured the moments she spent in prayer and praying for people. She has been described as a victim soul a person who takes the pain and suffering from others and as an intersessor for the sick. Diane was brought to Bath and its greater area on a mission by the Lord to pray for its people. Diane is survived by her husband of 42 years, David Filipek of Bath; two sisters, Paula Rocha and husband James, Jr. of Attleboro and Cynthia Rocha and husband Louis of Swansea, MA; a niece, Aimee Rocha and two nephews, Jeffrey Rocha and Collin Rocha. There will be a calling hour on Friday, August 1 from 9:30-10:30 AM at Ricker Funeral Home, 1 Birch Street, Woodsville, NH with a Mass to follow at 11 AM at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 15 Pine Street, Woodsville. Burial will follow in St. Josephs Cemetery, Bath. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church, 21 Pine Street, Woodsville, NH 03785.