On February 12th, 2018 in her 56th year, Diane transitioned peacefully in the loving company of Family. Very sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her Fiancé, Brian Pullen, Father, Martial Poulin, her Brothers and Sisters and their Spouses; Debbie & Frank Valente, Gary & Elena Poulin, Paul Poulin & Joelle Dussiaume, Tammy Derasp & Chris Monahan. Loving Aunt of Sabrina Valente & Steve Johnson (Great Niece Isabella, with a Brother on the way), Gary Jr. Poulin, Tyler & Laurisa Nemeth & her Best Friend Vicki Murray. Diane was sadly predeceased by her Mother, Shirley O’Connell, her Nephew Steven Valente and her other Best Friend Gizmoe Poulin. In her final two years, Diane discovered Peace, Love & Joy with Fiancé, Brian Pullen. Their adventures included an integration of Family & Friends, Yoga classes on Sundays, camping & canoeing in the French River. Her greatest aspirations were being a better Mother, Partner, Sister, Grandmother & Friend. Diane was a beautiful soul, in search of peace, and in many ways she was our greatest teacher, in our own exploration of the same. A special acknowledgement to her beautiful Children & their Families, Michelle & Scott Penton, their Children Avery & Jayce, Stephanie & Matt MacNeil and their Son Logan. May Diane’s transition bring awareness and joy to the battles we all struggle. A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held on Saturday, February 17th from 1 - 5pm, at the Mount Pleasant Funeral Centre (375 Mount Pleasant Road, Toronto, Ontario. East gate entrance). For Family and Friends in the Sudbury area, arrangements will be in the spring of 2018, where Diane’s ashes will be placed to rest with her Mother in the LaSalle Roman Catholic Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers; donations in Diane’s Memory can be made to the Toronto Humane Society. For online condolences please visit www.etouch.ca.