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Diane Mary Ellen Pritchard

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Diane Mary Ellen Pritchard

November 6, 1937 - July 4, 2022

Diane passed away at NHH surrounded by her loving family. Diane was pre-deceased by her parents Ron and Peg Kirby, her husband Barney and son Wayne. She will be missed by daughters Ann Marie McIvor (Michael) and Rhonda Polley (Rodger Kerouac) and daughter-in-law Joanne Pritchard (Doug). Sisters Lynn Ramsay (the late Bill) and Debbie Quemby (Bob) and their children Stacie, Stephen, Dawn, Brent and their families, will miss their big sister and aunt. Grandchildren who will be missed by her terribly are Michael (Jen), Matthew (Trish) and John, Tara (Jaymes), Tiler, Taylor (Melissa) and Katie (Mark). Great grandchildren are Justine, Seanassy, Hunter, Jack, Myla, Rubin, Dakota, Austin, Oakley and Elena. Diane and Barney had many adventures with Barney’s army career, being posted at Camp Borden, Oakville, Kingston, Winnipeg, Ft. Churchill, Manitoba and Baden-Baden Germany. Over the years Diane fostered many children from newborns to teenagers. Their door was always open to friends and strangers alike. Diane enjoyed her summers at Victoria Park in Cobourg for over 40 years. Starting with a tent trailer and eventually a trailer. Diane was a long time active member of the Ladies Auxiliary Branch 133, Cobourg. Her early career involved hair dressing and catering. In the 70’s she and Barney opened the Dairy Barn with their children. This lovely woman will be dearly missed by all who knew her. Friends and family are invited to attend a memorial service on Saturday July 9th, 2022 at the MacCoubrey Funeral Home, 30 King St., E., Cobourg at 2 pm. with visiting from 1-2 pm. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Ladies Auxiliary Br. 133 or Alzheimer Society.

MESSAGES OF CONDOLENCE / DONATIONS

Dianne & Gord Graham - July 29, 2022

Lynn, we were so sorry to hear about Diane. We enjoyed chats with her at PROBUS and at her trailer in Victoria Park. We're thinking of you....

Jim & Mary Jane McLaren - July 15, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

RCL Br. 133 Ladies Auxiliary

Gary and Raeanna McParland - July 14, 2022

Dear Lynn and family. Thoughts and prayers for all who love and grieve for her!!??

Yolande McKinnon and Wayne McKinnon - July 14, 2022

Yolande and I send our sincere condolences to you Rhonda and Rodger, and all the family. We will surely miss Diane. The fun talks we had with her at her trailer, Friday night darts and the occasional meat draw. Our thoughts amd prayers are with you.

Sue and Dave Schell and family - July 10, 2022

Sorry to hear of your loss. Diane was a beautiful person and will be greatly missed. Stay strong and hang on to the great times and memories. ❤️

Peter & Betty Washburn - July 10, 2022

So sorry to hear about your family loss.

Margaret Denny - July 9, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

RCL Br. 133 Ladies Auxiliary

Gary and Nancy Thomas - July 9, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

RCL Br. 133 Ladies Auxiliary

Fred and Karen Emmons - July 9, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Alzheimer Society (PKLNH)

Arthur and Marlene Russell - July 9, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

SickKids Foundation

Paul & debbie hill - July 9, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Alzheimer Society (PKLNH)

George and Cheryl Brackenbury - July 8, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

RCL Br. 133 Ladies Auxiliary

Suzanne Lanctot - July 8, 2022

I am so sorry for your loss. May the happy memories of DIane sustain you all, at this sad time. My sincere condolences to all of you

George & Barb Lawrence - July 8, 2022

Dear Lynn - you are in out thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time. I used to see Diane at the hair dressers on Friday mornings when I took my Mom to get her hair done. Special memories. ?

Debbie Craig - July 8, 2022

My most heartfelt sympathy. So many great memories of Diane - and Barney and Wayne ?. I’m sure They are all together in Heaven and Wayne is playing Diane’s favourite song for her. You will be truly missed. Hugs to all the family xo ?

Billy Gilmour \ Carole Leblanc. - July 7, 2022

Rhonda and family. Sorry to here about your loss. We had a few drinks and lots of laughs with your mom over the years. She was an awesome lady.

Dianne Lee - July 7, 2022

Lynn, Debbie, Ann Marie and Rhonda and families I was so sorry to hear of Diane's passing I know that she had her health issues but was loved and supported. Sending healing hugs to you at this most difficult time. It's so hard to lose someone so close to you remember the love and the memories to get you through the tough days to follow

Haly Holmes - July 7, 2022

Such a wonderful sweet funny lady. I am sure she is enjoying a great reunion with Barney & Wayne in Heaven. She will be missed here on earth. ♥️

Scott and Theresa Tuttle - July 7, 2022

We would like to send our condolences to the family, always enjoyed seeing Diane at the legion, may she rest in peace.

George and Cheryl Brackenbury - July 7, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

RCL Br. 133 Ladies Auxiliary

Joan and Don Diminie and family - July 7, 2022

Ann Marie and families: Sorry to learn of Diane passing on, a lovely person and will be missed by all. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you at this difficult time.

Sandy Yorke - July 7, 2022

Rhonda and Ann-Marie, I am so sorry to hear of your moms passing. Our deepest condolences to your families at this very difficult time. Our thoughts and our prayers are with you. The Yorke family ??♥️

Sandy Croft - July 7, 2022

So very sorry to hear about your mom Anny, Mike and family. My deepest condolences in this sad time.. Thinking of you.. Hugs my sweet friend ❤️

Josie Timlin/Larry Reid - July 7, 2022

Anne-Marie&Rhonda, so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing!We will miss her!!Always a pleasure to see Diane & chat with her at Friday night darts!!

Katherine Johns - July 7, 2022

Dear Rhonda and family! You are in my thoughts and prayers Sincerely Katherine Johns

Barb Henderson - July 7, 2022

Ann Marie and family. My condolences at this sad and difficult time. My thoughts are with you.

Mary jane and Norm Hall - July 6, 2022

i am sorry to hear of Diane's passing, I knew her all my life and she was a lovely person, my heart felt condolences to the family, Diane will be missed by many,R.I.P. Diane

Julie Beck - July 6, 2022

Diane was alway so very sweet to me growing up. She will be missed by all who know her. Love Julie

Pat @ Patty McIvor - July 6, 2022

Ann ,Mike and family so sorry to here of your moms passing .Thinking of you at this very sad time.xoxo

Robyn Ferguson - July 6, 2022

I’m so sorry for your loss. My condolences. She was a beautiful lady inside and out. ❤️

Deanne Spalding - July 6, 2022

Ann Marie & Rhonda - so very sorry to hear of your mother's passing. Thinking of you and your family at this sad time.

Penny Smale - July 6, 2022

Ann Marie, Rhonda & family. My condolences on the loss of your Mom. It was a blessing to work with her at Legion Village. She will be missed. Thinking of you all at this time. Penny

Cathy (mitchell) tarrington - July 6, 2022

My condolences to the family

Linda & Jim MacDonald - July 6, 2022

Sorry to hear of Diane's passing. Condolences to the family on your loss.

Linda & Jim MacDonald - July 6, 2022

Sorry to hear of Diane's passing. Condolences to the family on your loss.

Carolyn and Rick Conrad & family - July 6, 2022

We have many fond memories of our time spent with Diane and Barney and friends camping in Victoria Park. Our sincerest condolences to all the family on your loss.

Jeanne Bell - July 6, 2022

Thinking of you Debbie ,and all of Diane's familyshe was a lovel lady and will be missed by many ,please except my sincere condolence.

Judy Chidley - July 6, 2022

Sorry to hear of Diane's passing. She was a lovely person. Condolences to her family and friends.

Joanne Howell - July 6, 2022

Rhonda and family, Just wanted you to know that we are thinking of you all. Keep your precious memories close. Joanne, Bailey and Annie

Colleen MacDonald - July 6, 2022

So very sorry on your loss Rhonda and family. You are in my thoughts at this time.

Meg, Ron, Gordie, Amy Micheal and Addison - July 6, 2022

We are so proud to have known Diane, to be welcomed into her family. We will miss you, Nana. Hugs to everyone she touched.

Diana Cooney - July 6, 2022

Our deepest condolences to you Rhonda. So very sorry for the loss of your mother. Diana & Shawn

Michelle Wright (Diminie) - July 6, 2022

Ann Marie & Family Deeply sorry to learn of your Mom's passing. I know she will be missed by many. Miss seeing her in the dining room at LV. Thinking of you during this sad time. XO

Patti Gourd - July 6, 2022

So sorry for your loss. I have great memories of your Mom at the apartment in our teenage years. Xoxo

Maggie and Graham Mckessick - July 5, 2022

Rhonda and family, our sincere condolences on Diane’s passing. Hugs to one and all. ❤️

Debbie Young - July 5, 2022

My sincere condolences to everyone in Diane's family...R.I.P Diane.....we had some pretty good conversations while I put polish on your finger nails while your feet were soaking .....I will miss you my friend

Janis and Ron Bragg - July 5, 2022

We are so sorry for your loss. We will always remember all the fun times my Mom and Dad (Chuck and Helen) had with Barney and Diane. So hard to lose our loved ones but many happy memories remain.

Bob Pearse - July 5, 2022

My sincere condolence to Anne Marie & Ronda and Lynn . I shall miss you greatly my long time friend. Bob

Todd and Julie Greer - July 5, 2022

Your mom was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time

Dianne & Dennis Bunce - July 5, 2022

So sorry to hear of your mm's passing She was a very special person and we were glad to have called her a friend.

Danielle Kent Greenhorne - July 5, 2022

RHONDA .So sorry you hear you mom has passed away.

Shelley and Ken Warrington - July 5, 2022

We had alot of fun with Diane at friday night darts. R.I.P. Diane.

Barb Hall - July 5, 2022

I have loved this beautiful lady who always had a big smile and open heart for me from the moment I met her. Rest In Peace my dear friend. Barb

Gladys Morris - July 5, 2022

Lynn. Heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Hugs of love