Bessie Diane Magill, 63, of Solomons, MD died March 8, 2010 at her residence after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born December 6, 1946 in Goldsboro, NC she was the daughter of the late Charles Boyd Magill, III and Mary Jamesina (Muller) Magill.

In July 1969, she married Paul Galentine in Corpus Christi, TX. They later divorced.

Diane worked for many years for the State Department, Office of Public Affairs in Washington, DC. She retired from her position at the State Department in February 2009.

Diane enjoyed the boating community in Solomons, MD. She found pleasure in travelling, reading, cooking, being with her family and friends who loved her dearly, and especially shopping.

She is survived by her loving companion Richard Dale; her son Byron Andrew Galentine (Andrea) of Charlotte, NC; her grandson Liam Thomas Bruno-Galentine; and her sister Linda Sayre (Bill) of Coralville, IA; her niece Kathy Laabs (Todd) of Camarillo, CA; and her nephew Ryan Sayre of Tokyo, Japan.

A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.