Diane Hajjar Beaton, age 59, of Wilmington DE, died Monday, November 12, 2001 in the VNA Hospice at St. Luke's, Bethlehem PA.

Born in Methuen MA, she was the daughter of Delia (Haddad) Hajjar of Methuen MA and the late George A. Hajjar. She was an Elementary School Teacher in Tower Hill School in Wilmington DE for the last 20 years. Prior to that, she taught at Elementary Schools in Salem NH. She was a Member of St. Joseph's Melkite Church, Lawrence MA. She Graduated from Salem State University in Salem MA with a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education and from the University of Lowell in Lowell MA with a Master's Degree in Mathematics.

She is survived by her Mother; Brother, Daniel G. Hajjar of Allentown PA; and Nieces and Nephews.

A Mass of a Christian Burial will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 17, 2001 in St. Joseph's Melkite Church, 241 Hamshire Street, Lawrence MA. Family and Friends may Call 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Friday in the Kenneth H. Pollard Funeral Home, Inc., 233 Lawrence Street, Methuen MA. and 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Wednesday in the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc., 4906 Route 309, Schnecksville PA. A Vigil Service will be held 8:15 p.m. Wednesday. Interment in the United Lebanese Cemetery, Lawrence MA.

In Lieu of Flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to the St. Joseph's Melkite Church, 241 Hampshire Street, Lawrence MA 01841 and/or the Tower Hill Lower School, 2813 West 17th Street, Wilmington DE 19806.