Slater of Burlington, Dianne Rita (Decareau) Slater, age 71, died Monday, May 7, 2018 at her home in Burlington, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Lynn, August 29, 1946, the daughter of Peter Decareau, Sr., and the late Hazel Decareau before moving to Burlington in 1960. She was the devoted mother of Kristine Slater of Billerica and Kevin Slater of New Jersey; Loving grandmother of Krystal Pimentel, Keith Skelton and Abigail Slater. She was also the great grandmother of Aiden, Connor and Ryan Pimentel and loving sister of Donna Hrinchuk, Paul Decareau and Pete Decareau. She also leaves many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. Dianne always put everyone before her. She always helped others. Dianne loved spending time with family and was a great caretaker for her mother. She loved all her animals and enjoyed spending time at the beach. A graveside service will be held Friday, May 11, at 11:00 AM, Pine Haven Cemetery, Burlington. Relatives and friends invited. www.burnsfuneralhomes.com