Theodore R. Diomede, Jr. 75, of Shirley and formerly of Shapleigh, Maine died Sunday January 10, 2021 at Emerson Hospital. He was born in Chelsea, raised and educated in Needham, the son of the late Theodore R.  and Mildred E. (Tryder) Diomede. He was a self-employed contractor and also owned and operated Diomede & Sons Pool Co. both for many years.  He loved the outdoors, camping, building and spending time with his family.

He leaves two sons, Theodore R. Diomede, III of Shirley and Timothy Diomede of Shapleigh, Maine; three daughters, Tina Marcheterre of Marlborough, Charlotte Sedor of Charlton and Heidi Diomede of Vermont; a sister Carol Diomede.

A private graveside service will be held in Evergreen Cemetery in Marlborough. There are no calling hours. All are invited to sign his online guestbook at www.collinsfuneral.com. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Collins Funeral Home, 378 Lincoln Street, Marlborough.