In memory of

Diane Marie Emma Vitalis

October 14, 1945 - January 18, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing away of Diane in Toronto on January 18, 2023, at the age of 77 after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

Diane was born in Montreal on October 14, 1945, to Lionel Duhamel and Vina Lebel. She is survived by her beloved husband of 54 years, Robert Vitalis, her loving children Marc and Dominique (Andrew Taylor), her loving grandchildren Noelle, Reese, and Oliver Vitalis, and Scott Taylor.

As an advocate for French performers in the entertainment industry, she became a very successful and well-respected talent agent representing French talent in Toronto. In addition to her accomplishments, she was a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother who prioritized her family that she loved so dearly.

Her energy, sense of humour, creativity, compassion, and kindness will be missed by all who knew her and loved her.

In accordance with Diane‘s wishes, a private family funeral will be held at Mount Pleasant Cemetery.

The Vitalis Family would like to thank the staff at the Odette Cancer Center of Sunnybrook Hospital, Princess Margaret Hospital, and the palliative care team at Mount Sinai Hospital for the excellent care provided.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made In Memory of Diane Vitalis to one of the following:

• Temmy Latner Palliative Care at Mt. Sinai Hospital :: Gabriella: 416.586.8203
• Odette Cancer Centre at Sunnybrook Hospital :: Michael: 416.480.4483
• Princess Margaret Hospital :: Stephanie: 416.946.6560

Guestbook

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Marguerite Lebel Theriault (COUSINE)

Entered January 23, 2023 from St- Quentin N.B.

Repose en paix chère Diane.

Guy et Bella (Cousins)

Entered January 23, 2023 from Saint-Jean sur Richelieu

Diane, ta gentillesse va nous manquer. Tu resteras à jamais dans nos cœurs!

Ian Brooker (Good friend and neighbour)

Entered January 23, 2023 from Toronto

Diane was a very special person. We had a lot of fun together. We would see each other frequently by using our mutual gate in the back fence.
Diane, Robert, Gail and I had a lot of fun over the years.
She will be missed.

Gail Brooker (Close Friend)

Entered January 23, 2023 from Toronto

Robert,Marc and Dodie my heart goes out to you all.I will miss her forever.
What a privilege to have had her as a friend.
She gave us all so much of herself.
You will all be in my thoughts and prayers.
Gail

Monique Toussaint-Le Bel (cousine germaine)

Entered January 23, 2023

C'est le coeur serré que je rends ici un dernier hommage à ma chère cousine avec qui j'ai partagé quelques années de mon enfance lorsqu'elle est venue habiter chez nous à Montréal. C'était une enfant douce au caractère facile, une agréable compagne de jeux et presqu'une soeur. Après l'avoir perdue de vue pendant des années, je l'ai retrouvée mariée à un homme merveilleux et mère de famille heureuse. Nous avons repris le fil de notre amitié comme si nous ne nous étions jamais quittées et j'ai toujours admiré la femme épanouie, la mère accomplie, l'épouse modèle qu'elle était devenue, ayant su créer autour d'elle cette joyeuse atmosphère familiale qui lui avait tant manquée dans son enfance. Elle restera à jamais dans ma mémoire comme la cousine privilégiée à qui j'aurais voulu ressembler par le caractère.Mes pensées affectueuses vont à son mari Robert et à ses enfants et petit-enfants. Monique