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DIANE LESLIE BAIRSTOW
Born: Feb 17, 1942
Date of Passing: Jun 21, 2008
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryDIANE LESLIE BAIRSTOW February 17, 1942 June 21, 2008 With her loving family by her side, Diane Leslie Bairstow went to be with her Saviour King on Saturday, June 21, 2008. Diane will be missed and always remembered by her loving husband of 45 years, Doug; mother Carolyn Lehmann; brother Duane; five children, Heidi (Phil), Todd (Barbara), Scott (Kelly), Brenda (Shawn), Jeff (Wendy); 17 grandchildren and one great-grandchild, and numerous nieces and nephews. Diane was predeceased by her father Walter J. Lehmann. After her career of nine years as a cellist with the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra, Diane shared her expertise with the Treble Teens girls choir as hand bell director. She then followed her calling to help women in need and completed her certificate in Domestic Violence Intervention. She then began her journey working for various women's shelters including Osborne House. Diane had many hobbies yet her times sailing on Lake Winnipeg with her special friends from the Gimli Yacht Club, were very precious to her. During the past five years, Diane fought valiantly against breast cancer. She always maintained a positive attitude knowing that Jesus was preparing a place for her in heaven. We will always love and remember this woman who touched us all so much. The family would like to thank all of Diane's friends and colleagues that have shown their love and support during our time of need. Many thanks as well to the doctors and staff at CancerCare Manitoba and a special thanks to Dr. Minnaar who went above and beyond to show Diane and her family great care and compassion. We would also like to express our gratitude to funeral director Rock Fontaine, Pastors Louis and Elda, and Senior Pastor Leon Fontaine for their comfort and compassion. A celebration of Diane's life will be held on Thursday, June 26, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. at Springs Church, 595 Lagimodiere Blvd. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Diane's memory to Osborne House, Box 397, Winnipeg, MB R3C 2H6.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 24, 2008
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Please accept my sincere condolences over the death of this wonderful woman. Diane spoke at our church - St. Michael and All Angels Church - regularly for a number of years on issues related to domestic violence. Her presentations were always thoughtful, thought-provoking and moving. She will be sadly missed. - Posted by: Mary Williams (Acquaintance) on: Jun 25, 2008