MacCoubrey Funeral Home
30 King St. E., Cobourg
MacCoubrey Funeral Home
30 King St. E., Cobourg
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Passed peacefully on her own terms at Ed’s House Northumberland Hospice on Friday June 7, 2024, Diane Lorenz (nee Scarrow) at 90 years of age. Beloved wife, for 68 years, of the late Ed Lorenz. Loving mother of Peter (Denise). Gram of Nicholas (Trisha) and Alexandria (Mat) and GG of Lukas and Aurora. Special and beloved Aunt of Fran (Dan) Grey. Pre deceased by her siblings Dawna Sloan (Jack), Davine Rogers (Harry), and Dannie Scarrow (Sylvia)
Predeceased by her parents Oscar Edwin & Augusta Wilhelmina (nee Smith)
Mom, Gram, GG was immensely proud of our small but mighty family always cheering us on in whatever events came our way.
Diane will be lovingly remembered by her Buckshot Lake cottage, Maui and Dunnville friends.
Beloved member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority chapter for 56 years.
Past Chairman of the Board of Cobourg Hospital that transitioned the merger of Cobourg/Port Hope hospitals to realize the Northumberland Hills Hospital.
Together Diane & Ed founded Lorenz & Son Manufacturing though many sacrifices, hard work and diligence they proudly watched it grow to the success it is today.
Diane along with Ed were extremely proud to be able to support the building of Eds House, in her own words……
“Ed and I believe that people deserve to die with dignity – no matter what walk of life they come from. Death is not always happy or easy,
Hospice care is good for the present and future generations – it may even help change the attitude towards death and dying.”
How fitting Mom was able to spend her last days there. Comfortable and content!
Our family would like to express thanks and gratitude to Amanda Tiexeria, the staff at Rosewood especially Brenna Davis, staff of Northumberland Hills Hospital and the amazing staff at Ed’s House.
Aloha!!!
A Memorial Service will be held at MacCoubrey Funeral Home Limited, 30 King St. E. in Cobourg on Friday June 14, at 3 pm. Visitation will be held at the Funeral Home for 2 hours prior to the service and a reception will be held immediately following the service in the Funeral Home Reception Centre. Those wishing may make memorial donations to Ed’s House Northumberland Hospice or the Northumberland Hill Hospital Foundation.
A live stream of the service can be accessed through the funeral home website by clicking on Diane Lorenz’s link.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
Sorry to hear of your Mother’s passing Peter. It’s been a long time but your Mother was a special person and I will always remember her.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
Sorry to hear of Dianes passing. Condolences to Peter, Denise and family. She was always so kind, friendly and nice to me each visit.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
Peter, Denise & family, we are so sorry for your loss. Diane was a special lady, and a wonderful neighbour. Your parent's work in our community will live on forever.
My sincere condolence to Peter and his family. To all her lovely friends. I only just met Diane near the end of her life but we quickly made a connection. Due to her kindness and wit. We had a few laughs. She was a great and loving person and very selfless. You knew that right away. I know she so wanted to be with her husband and they are once again hand in hand. My heart goes out to you Peter to carry on the family with pride and joy like Diane & Ed always did.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
Pete, Denise and family, Sending sincere condolences to you all, may you find peace and comfort holding your memories close to your heart!! May Diane rest in Peace as she travels home and back to her Ed
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
Peter, Denise and family. We're so sorry that you have lost your mom. She was such a lovely, dedicated and inspirational lady who will be missed by many.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
Pete and Family, sorry for the loss of your mother. The Cobourg community has lost a very valued member. Your parents were game changers and their contributions to our community have left a lasting impression. RIP together Mr. & Mrs. Lorenz.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
Peter and Family, So sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. Our sincere condolences. Our thoughts are with you through this difficult time.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
Pete & Diane and family. We are so sorry for your loss and we are hoping that you find comfort in the many lives both your Mother & Father touched and changed over the years. They will never be forgotten for their compassion and generosity.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
Peter and family I'm so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. She (and your dad) definitely left their mark on this community. A legacy to be proud of. Thoughts are with you all at this difficult time. Judy Ferguson
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
Heartbroken. Always keeping the fondest memories of Diane. Swanee and Marie Banff AB Doug and Carolyn Cornerbrook NFLD
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
Pete and family. Our thoughts are with you in this sad time. Ed's house is a wonderful facility and a great legacy for Ed and Diane. Many thanks
Pete, Denise and family: Bill and I send our deepest condolences. May your Mom enjoy her well deserved eternal rest.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
Dear Peter, Denise, Nick and Pump, We were very sad to hear about your Moms/Grandmas passing. In the days to come we hope that your shared memories will help you through this difficult time. Gods Blessing on all of you, Brad, Debbie, Matt, Adam and Joey
Peter,Denise and family We are thinking of you and your family during this difficult time. May all the great memories you have of your Mom help you through this time of sorrow
Peter and family My thoughts and prayers are with you as you comfort each other for the loss of such a special family member. May you have the comfort of many happy memories.
Peter, Denise and family On behalf of Alpha Lambda Master, our condolences on the loss of your mom. Diane was a true sorority sister. she will be missed . May she rest in peace
Peter, Denise & family: My condolences on the loss of a dear Mom, Grama and GG. Diane was selfless in her work in the community, always for the greater good. Along with you, Peter, & your Dad, she worked hard to establish a most successful business. Your Mom and Dad were a great team. ED'S House is a wonderful legacy to leave to the community. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Patricia Murphy
Peter, Denise and family So very sorry for the loss of your My thoughts are with you May she rest in peace
Peter,Denise,Nicholas and Alexandria my deepest sympathy on the passing of you mom and grandmother . My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.❤️
My condolences go out to the lorenz family
We are saddened to hear of Diane's passing. We have had some good times together . Diane and I joined Beta Sigma Phi Sorority on the same date, 56 years ago. She will be missed. Our sincere sympathies go out to Peter, Denise, and family. A Memorial Donation has been made to Ed's House, Northumberland Hospice Care Centre.
Peter & family…I’m extremely saddened and sorry to hear about your mother. I’m thinking of you all.
Pete, Denise,Nicholas and Alexandria, Sincerely sorry to hear of your Mother’s /Grandmother’s passing. She was such an incredible lady, and a true driving force in all her endeavours. So instrumental in the amalgamation of the two hospitals, and always a very fair and honest person to work for. She will be missed by all. May you cherish the moments and memories you shared with her, and may they be a comfort to you during this difficult time. Take care. Don and Maureen Morford.
I have many fond memories of our times together in Maui. Diane & Ed were both wonderful genuine people & I will miss Diane & our chats & laughs together. My condolences to her family at this time. I hope your own happy memories will sustain you through this sad time. Take good care of yourselves.
Deepest sympathy Peter, Denise and family. Dianne was a good neighbour both in Cobourg and at the cottage. She will be missed. Marg and Brian
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
Peter & family Thinking of you with sympathy and hoping you find comfort in all of your special memories of your mom
Take comfort - those who love will be reunited in eternity - Author unknown - Peter, our deepest condolence to you and your family. We have planted a Little Leaf Linden tree in honour of you, Diane. You will be missed greatly.
Dear Peter, Denise, Francis, My Deepest sympathy to You all for Your loss Ed and Diane were Fine people
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
Peter & Family we miss seeing her smile already, hold all happy memories close. Sleeping quietly my friend.
Dear Pete, Denise and Family, Our deepest sympathy to you and your Family, how lucky you were to have your Mother as long as you did. Keep her memories close.We are sorry we are away for the service.Hugs❤️
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
Peter and family, My deepest condolescence on the loss of your mother, Diane. She will remain in your heart always. Gina McBride
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
Peter and Denise and family very sorry for your loss. Your Mum was just a very special person who believed so much in family, she was a leader and believed so much in giving back to the community through time and generosity. Thinking of you all.
My condolences to you and your family Peter. I enjoyed my visits with your Mother at Rosewood. I have known your parents through the Salley family ( both on Carlyle and the cottage at Buckshot.) Also through John and Eileen at Maui.
Peter, Denise and family. Sending deepest condolences. So sorry for your loss Dawn Davis
Peter, Denise and Family: So sorry to learn of your mother, a lovely lady. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you at this difficult time.
Peter, Denise and family: we are sending our deepest condolences on the passing of your mother and grandmother. Keep all those wonderful memories you’ve built over the years close to your heart. It will help you through this difficult time. Sending you all hugs!!
Peter & family My deepest condolences on Diane's passing. She was a genuinely wonderful lady.
Peter, Denise, Nicholas, and Alex: We are so sorry to hear of your mother and grandmother’s passing. Our sincere condolences go out to you all.
Peter, Denise and family. So very saddened to hear of yours Mom's passing. May the many wonderful memories and the love of family and friends sustain you through this very difficult time. Sincerely, Kelly
Pete and family , so sorry for your loss, our hearts go out to your family during this most difficult time.
Your generous heart and warm smile will be missed. Sincere condolences to the family.
Peter, Denise and family, Our sincere condolences on the passing of your Mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Doug and Lynn(Bedard) Holland
Peter, my sincere condolences on the passing of your lovely mother who did such good work in our community.
Pete, Denise and family, we are sorry for your loss. Our sincerest condolences.
Peter, Denise and family. Cindy and I offer our deepest condolences on the passing of your mother. We are thinking of you at this difficult time.
We are very sad to learn of Diane's passing. She was Chair of NHH's Board when we moved here in 1998 and instrumental in forming the "group of 10" which drove support for building our new hospital, which then cost $75 million, rather than the $15 million addition to the previous Cobourg hospital initially approved by the Ministry. and which was originally built in 1914. Don's long term involvement was inspired by Diane's leadership.
Peter and Family, We are so sorry to hear of your loss of your mom and gram. Not only has she left a hole in your family but in the heart of our whole community. I volunteer at Ed’s House and was honoured to have had some visits with her while she was there your parents were a blessing to this community.
Peter, Denise &family, Diane was a truly special person and has set the example for confidant leadership in her community involvement . She will be greatly missed. My heartfelt condolences for your loss. Sincerely Auntie Linda & Charlie
Peter and Family Bob and I are very sorry for your loss Please accept our sincere condolences on your mom's passing
Our condolences to all of the Lorenz family
Peter, Denise and family Our sincere condolences on the passing of your Mother. It only took a short drive from her place to the harbour to figure out what a nice caring person she was. Sincerely Brian & Judith
Peter, Denise and Family. So sorry to hear of your mothers death. Ed's House is an absolutely magnificent facility. A wonderful gift to the community.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
Peter, Denise and family. Diane will be missed by so many. She was a great friend, mentor and community leader. Your parents and our parents shared the best of times together. Life well lived Diane
So very sorry for your loss..Bill and Susan
Peter and family very sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. Always tough to lose a parent. Dave and Rosie
Pete, Denise and family May your wonderful memories carry you through the difficult days and also bring you smiles. Thinking of you all
So sorry for the loss of your Mother. Delkie and Linda
We are very sorry to hear of Diane’s passing . Our thoughts are with you all . The Voycey Family
Such a beautiful soul. Our condolences to the Lorenz family. May she Rest in Eternal Peace.
Pete, Denise and family our condolences on the passing of your Mother.
So very sorry for your loss of your wonderful Mother.
Pete, Denise and Family, Sorry for your loss, you are in our thoughts and prayers Kent (Toothe) and Rhiannon
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
Thank you for being in my life Diane...we have had many good times together, and I have memories to remember you. Rest in peace my friend, and now your together with Ed again. Much Love, Linda
Peter and Family, so sorry for the loss of your Mom.
What a legacy your parents have left for the community. Our sincere condolences.
Pete and family, We are so very sorry for the loss of your mother, Diane. She and your father have left a wonderful legacy for our community. Unfortunately we are unable to be there Friday. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time. Sincerely, Tom & Carol Ann
Hopefully you're in a happy place now. Wiil miss your great sense of humour.
Pete and family. I can't express how the memories of your mom will sustain you during this time. She was an exceptional community contributor and will be missed by many.
Thinking of you all our condolences. Remember the wonderful times you all had.
Peter and family so sorry to hear of your mums passing.
Pete,Denise and family. Sorry for your loss. Keep your memories close to help with the difficult days ahead. Ron Wiebe
I was fortunate to have met your Mom once for some computer training. She was such a kind soul that touched my heart that one day I met her. May she rest in peace.
Ill never forget Diane's motto: "Life is good". She was a positive influence to all that she met. We will miss you!
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
You will be so missed
Peter, Denise and family. We are so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. Dad and Ed were good friends, which made it easy for my Mum and Diane to also become good friends. Our sincerest condolences to all. Diane was a lovely person, and will be missed.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
We have fond memories of occasions that we spent together with great laughter & Joy. You were both such givers. Diane rest in peace with Ed. Heart felt condolences
Peter sorry for the loss of your mother. Your Dad & Mom certainly contributed to our community in Ed’s House.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
So very sorry for your families loss.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
Peter,Denise and family, My sincerest condolences to you and your family. May her soul be eternal.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
Peter and Family, I am thinking of you all at this time. You know how much I loved and respected Diane, she was a great force in a little package. Her love, compassion, and generosity for her family, friends and community will be her legacy. I am so happy she is once again with Ed. We will miss her dearly, but are so much better for having had her in our lives.....rest peacefully Diane.
Sorry to hear of Diane's passing. Thinking of you all at this difficult time. May your memories bring you comfort.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
Our heartfelt condolences to Diane and Ed’s family on the passing of a wonderful mother, determined leader and great supporter of our community, especially the Northumberland Hill Hospital and Ed’s House. We remember well her steadfastness, energy and good humour during the challenges of the early days of the establishment of the hospital. We are grateful to have known her. Lori and Bill
Thinking of your family at this difficult and sad time. You must be so proud of your parents contribution to this community.
I am so grateful I had the opportunity to know Diane. I admired her determination to get things done and her no nonsense style. She was on the Hospital's Board of Directors when I first started with the Foundation. I witnessed this small but fierce woman take on a tough leadership role and navigate through difficult times. Thank you, Diane for caring so deeply for your community and making Northumberland a better place.
Peter, Denise and family, please accept my sincerest condolences on the passing of your Mom and Grandmother. She was truly the matriarch and loved her family fiercely. May she rest with your Dad in peace and guide you all from above.
Lorenz Family: Condolences on Diane's passing, You and Northumberland have lost a great Lady. Your parents did So Much for Northumberland Hills Hospital - those who have been involved with the Hospital over the last several decades well remember their involvement. Doug
Dear Peter & Denise; Sending healing thoughts to you both. I am so glad that I was able to meet both your Mom and Dad through the building of Ed's House. They were a remarkable couple.
Sorry Pete for your Loss Your Dad & Mum would have liked to have seen your New home?
Diane was a wonderful mentor, employer and friend. I will miss her a lot. She has been a big part of my life for many years. During one of our last visits she said “I don’t want anyone to be sad when I’m gone”. When I told her I would be sad, in true Diane form she quickly said “snap out of it….think about all the good times and laughs we shared”. I’m trying to do that but sorry Diane, I’m still sad. Fly high. You are now back with Ed where your heart has always been. 😘
Peter and family, please accept my sincere condolences for the loss of your mom. Both your mom and dad left a positive and lasting mark on this community as a whole. Please cherish all the good memories for they will carry you forward… Terry & Anne
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
Peter & Denise and family, our sincere condolences on the passing of your mom, Gran and GG. Our thoughts are with you at this time and the days to come. Sending hugs xo