Fay Diamant, 99

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Fay Lipton Diamant passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Aug. 22.  She was born in Brooklyn, New York to Pearl and Morris Bricker.  She was the sister of the late Betty Rubin and Paul Bricker.  She was married during World War II to her late husband Meyer Lipton and they were married for 40 years. She later married Daniel Diamant, whom she was married to for 20 years, before his passing at age 92.

She was a legal secretary during World War II and continued this career until she retired to Florida in 1974. An avid golfer and a yoga instructor, her passion was painting and she continued to paint into her 90s, getting inspiration for her subjects through her many travels and family.  

Fay is survived by her daughter Barbara Halzel and her husband, Leonard, of Providence her daughter Sherry Andretta and her husband, John, of Miami Beach, Florida.  She also leaves her grandsons Michael Halzel and Eric Halzel and his wife, Abby. Her great-grandchildren, Sabrina and Griffin, brought her much joy.  Contributions in her memory may be made to Thyroid Cancers Survivors Association at THYCA.org or Hope Hospice & Palliative Care of RI, 1085 North Main St., Providence, RI 02904.