Dianne Lees
Legislative aide and constituent services director for State Rep. Joe McGonagle
Dianne R. (Zerigian) Lees passed away peacefully at Mount Auburn Hospital Cambridge following a brief illness on June 15, 2025.
Born October 21, 1950 in Haverhill, she was the loving daughter of Martin and Roxie Zerigian of Haverhill and granddaughter of George and Perooz Tatian of Haverhill. Dianne was 1968 graduate of Haverhill High School before continuing on to graduate from the Katherine Gibbs Business School of Boston in 1970.
Dianne began her career working for Honeywell in Lawrence as well as being co-owner of Michael’s Salon in the North End. She found many friends during her days in the North End and continued cutting hair until very recently.
Following Honeywell, she began working for J&M Building Corp. before spending the last 12 years as a legislative aide and constituent services director for State Rep. Joe McGonagle, where she helped hundreds from Everett and the greater Boston community. In this role, she worked tirelessly to help Everett constituents with whatever they needed, whether unemployment claims, housing, transportation concerns etc. She dedicated this part of her life to serving Everett and changed many lives along the way.
Dianne was a phenomenal cook who loved to feed anyone who walked through her door. She took pride in her gardening, always willing to share her bounty. She was also a loving caretaker to the many dogs she owned in her lifetime, especially her beloved German Shepards.
Dianne will be remembered for her witty humor, her hardworking attitude and a drive to help other people. Up until the very end, she remained devoted to doing her job and serving the people of Everett.