of Shoal Creek, AR
August 8, 1968 - September 1, 2022
Dianne Concetta Hart, 54, of Shoal Creek, Arkansas died peacefully on Sept. 1st, 2022 surrounded by family.
She was born on August 8, 1968 to Tom and Dorothy Caldarera. She grew up in Fort Smith learning the value of family, faith and mathematics. She graduated from Arkansas Tech University earning a BSE with a focus in mathematics. She loved to teach! She taught at many different schools until she found her dream job at Subiaco Academy in 2004, until, with a heavy heart, she chose to retire in 2021. Dianne won multiple awards for excellence in teaching. Her students, though challenged, always left her class learning a new concept.
In 2013 Dianne started her journey with Scleroderma. Dianne fought the disease with faith, vigor and determination.
She is preceded in death by her father, Tom Caldarera and father-in-law, Joe Hart, Jr.
Dianne is survived by her husband, Ken Hart; a son, Joseph Hart; two daughters, Caroline and Anna Hart; her mother, Dorothy Caldarera; her mother-in-law, Margie Hart; four sisters, Katherine Hornung and husband, Dan, Sharon Sicard, Janet Richardson and Mary Baker; two brothers, Tom Caldarera and wife, Traci and Joe Caldarera and wife, Kathleen; two sisters-in-law, Karey Sparks and husband, Charlie and Kristin Hart and numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Rosary service will be held 7:45 p.m. Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at St. Benedict Catholic Church in Subiaco. Visitation will follow the rosary service.
The funeral mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, September 8, 2022 at St. Benedict Catholic Church in Subiaco with Fr. Mark Stengel, OSB and Fr. John Antony officiating. Burial will follow in St. Scholastica Catholic Cemetery under the direction of Roller Funeral Home in Paris. At the conclusion of the burial, a celebration will follow at the St. Scholastica Hall.
Pallbearers will be Joey Sparks, Zach Baker, Jackson Mendenhall, Nick Hornung, Ben Hornung, Matt Hornung, Adam Richardson and Joshua Cobb.
Memorials may be made to Subiaco Academy, 405 North Subiaco Way, Subiaco, AR 72865; St. Joseph Catholic School, 25 South Spruce, Paris, AR 72855 or the National Scleroderma Foundation, 300 Rosewood Drive, Suite 105, Danvers, MA 01923.
Heard about this lovely Catholic woman of education through my friend Fred Hart . Fred cut short his vacation with my family in S.E. Michigan to be able to attend various memorial services in Arkansas . What a dedicated Catholic family relative that he is ! Pax Christi ! Vivat Jesus ! Warren K of C Council # 9939 ; Tecumseh .
Please accept my sympathy and assurance of prayers for Dianne. I will include her in my Mass I will offer this evening at Holy Redeemer. May she rest in peace!
Dianne was such an amazingly kind and loving person. My heart is heavy with grief for her passing. Her bright smile will forever be etched in my memory. My love and condolences to the Hart family and my gratitude to God to have had the chance to get to know and love her.
To Dianne’s family, we are praying for all of you at this time. So sorry for your loss. She was a true example of what a human being should be. May she Rest In Peace and may you all find comfort through her examples in her life.
I was so sad to hear of Diane's passing . We graduated high school together class of 1986 and I will always remember how sweet and nice she was to everyone . She was such a beautiful person both inside and out My thoughts and prayers are with her family .
As a former student, I would like to say a huge thank you to Mrs. Hart for her dedication to her students. She loved each student and she loved math, I thank you for always encouraging me to follow my math passions, which lead me to a career that Iove.
-Josh Reeves
My heart is heavy after hearing the news of Mrs. Hart's passing. I will always remember our talks and the time I spent with the Hart and Sparks families! She always had a smile on her face and a kind word for those around her! May she rest in the palm of His hand.
Love, Sarah Reeves
I was deeply saddened to learn of Dianne' passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family.
My thoughts and prayers are with each member of the Hart and Caldarera families. I wish I could be with you in person. I love you all! <3
Ken and family ~
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Condolences to the entire family. Dianne was a wonderful friend and teacher. Her smile was contagious and her encouragement and guidance were profound. She will be greatly missed. We are sorry we are not able to be with you during this difficult time. You are all in our prayers.
To the Hart family:
I offer my deepest sympathies and most heartfelt warm, consoling wishes as you come to accept the loss of your loved one. Although I never met her, I am very fond of Kristin and Corinne, and hope that all of your grieving is met with hopeful courage.
George and Linda
I won’t ever forget the years I spent in Mrs. Hart’s classroom during my time at Subiaco. She taught with humor and rigor. I’m so sorry to hear of her passing. We’ve shared many memories from those times among my brothers from the Class of 2015 since hearing the news. We’re all better because of her. May she rest in peace.
My condolences to the family on their loss! I knew her as a classmate, and remember her always wearing a very welcoming smile! Always seemed to brighten my day.
Ken and family:
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
So sorry to hearabout this praying fot your family at this time she was a beautiful person we lost a friend but heaven gaines an angel
So sorry to the family for your loss. Our family extend our condolences and prayers during this difficult time.
Praying for God’s peace and comfort to the family.
I am so sorry for your loss.
I would like to extend my sincere condolences in the passing of Dianne. She was an amazing friend. Dianne, John Venable, Anissa “Buffy†Miller and myself were known as the “Us Groupâ€. Please know that the family is in my prayers.
Our prayers are are offered for Diane an dhte comfort of her family. May God grant eternal rest unto her.
Condolences to the family. Rest In Peace classmate. Northside class of 1986
Our thoughts and prayers are with you for comfort and peace only God's love can give. May He surround you with His presence and the assurance of His promises.
You are all in my thoughts and prayers.