Diana passed away at the age of 90 on January 12th, 2017 at the Rouge Valley Health Centre with her family and friends at her side during her last hours. She was pre-deceased by her loving husband Alan and brother John and will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her brother Frank (Joan), nephew Robert (Cheryl), nephew David (Pamela) and niece Cathy. She was a dear great aunt of Catherine, Nicole and Richard. Diana will be missed by her many friends.
She was a member of the Red Hat Society and volunteered at St. Paul’s Community Food Bank. A special thank you to Diana’s good friend, Carol Breen, who supported and helped Diana in many ways for which the family is most appreciative. Diana was a nurse for most of her life, leaving home at sixteen to begin nurse training at Guys Hospital in London, England during the blitz. After coming to Canada in 1951 she became a nursing sister in the R.C.A.F., then a Public Health nurse and later a staff nurse for many years until her retirement at what is now known as the Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital.
A Celebration of Life will be held at The Simple Alternative Funeral Centre, 1057 Brock Rd, Pickering on Friday, January 27th. Visitation 10:00am, followed by a service at 11:00 am. If desired, donations can be made in Diana’s name to the Canadian Cancer Society or charity of your choice.