Diane FOTHERINGHAM

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FOTHERINGHAM:Diane Leslie (nee Styles), beloved wife of Jack, of 55 years, passed away suddenly on January 26, 2016 in Brandon, MB at the age of 80 years.   Diane leaves to mourn her children, Jodi, Lori (Fred Greig), Jeff (Janine) and Nancy, as well as her six grandchildren, Allison, Stephanie (Jordan Roper), Cameron (Jordan), Jack, Clare and Meg and her great granddaughter Isla. Nephews and Nieces: Shane, Kim and Shannon Styles, Grant & Gregg Fotheringham, Cheryl Libonati and all of their families, as well as many dear relatives and friends.  Diane was born in Winnipeg Manitoba to loving parents Bill and Florence Styles, and was a big sister to her brother Grant.  At the age of ten her family moved to Calgary, AB where Diane completed her schooling and post secondary training.  She worked for a number of years for a stock broker in Calgary.  It was there that she met the love of her life, Jack Fotheringham.  They were married in 1960 and moved to Bentley, AB where she was the high school secretary before beginning to raise their family.  In 1967 they moved to Edmonton, AB where they lived for the next six years before a transfer to Calgary, AB.  After two years Diane and Jack decided to embark on a new adventure.  They moved to Avondale Seed Farm at Reston MB in the summer of 1975.  The farm was their home until moving into Reston in 1990.  Diane and Jack enjoyed their most recent move to Brandon, MB in the spring of 2013.  Diane was many things to many people, but first and foremost she was a loving partner to Jack, a devoted Mum, and a loving Gramma.  Diane and Jack enjoyed a life together that included many changes in career as well as location.  However, one thing that never changed was Diane's commitment to her family, community and church.  Diane was an active volunteer to numerous organizations in every community in which she lived.  Diane enjoyed traveling far and wide, she loved visiting people, scrap booking, curling, photography, writing, flowers, birds, and many other beautiful things, just like her. A funeral service and interment took place on January 30, 2016 in Reston, MB. In memory of Diane, donations may be made to the Reston and Area Foundation, St. John's Anglican Church (Reston) or a charity of choice.Expressions of condolence or cherished memories can be made at: carscaddenfuneralchapel.com

As published in Brandon Sun on Feb 13, 2016