Obituaries 02-13-2025

Carmella “Bella” DiMare

She had a kind disposition and a heart of gold

Carmella A. “Bella” DiMare of Westford passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Monday, February 3rd. She was 92 years old. Born in Somerville and raised in Medford, she was the cherished daughter of the late Frank and Antoinette (Iapicca) Albano.

Bella had a kind disposition and a heart of gold. She truly was an angel. The old saying states that “God broke the mold after she was born” and that is an understatement. Bella was known to make friends everywhere she went and touched everyone’s heart in their own distinct way.

Bella loved to sing. She would sing for everyone and everywhere. She enjoyed going to concerts and was invited on stage two times to sing personally with David Foster.

Bella enjoyed playing bingo at the Westford Senior Center, watching her beloved Red Sox on TV and traveling with her Charlie to Aruba, Las Vegas, the Caribbean and all throughout Europe. Bella will be greatly missed by those who had the privilege to know her.

Bella was the beloved wife of 66 years to Charles R. DiMare, Jr. She was the devoted mother of Charlene Costa and her husband, Stephen of Westford, Charles “Chip” DiMare III and his two daughters of Peabody, and Christina DiMare of Topsfield.

Relatives and friends visited with Bella’s family at the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., Medford, on Saturday, February 8th followed by a Mass of

Christian burial celebrated in the Immaculate Conception Church, 489 Broadway, Everett. Services concluded with entombment at Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Bella’s name to the Cameron Senior Center, 20 Pleasant St., Westford, MA 01886.