DIANE CHARLOTTE LAURIN

Condolences & Memories (8 entries)

• I met my dear friend Diane in 1975 when we were both new teachers. We instantly became friends and began a 50 year friendship that remained until her untimely passing. Diane was the life of the party and always had a positive spirit and enjoyed life to its fullest. Diane was a well loved teacher and administrator. We travelled together and I have many fond memories of our time together! The Luxton women have lost a very special person. Rest in peace my friend. - Posted by: Marcey Dveris (Friend) on: Aug 22, 2025

• Diane, on behalf of your fellow 1968 Louis Riel cheerleaders, may you rest in peace. Those were days filled with school spirit, shakers, and the kind of friendships that leave a lasting imprint. Time may have passed, but the memories remain vivid. With love and remembrance, Lynne Ducharme - Posted by: Lynne Ducharme (School mate) on: Aug 09, 2025

• Rest in Peace, my friend Diane, Condolences to your family and close friends. Diane and I met while teaching together at General Wolfe School in Winnipeg's West End.. Over the years we remained close friends, and I have special memories of our visits together in Victoria , concocting sea food dishes in her kitchen , enjoying stories with joy and laughter, over a glass of wine and long walks along the ocean. Sending love always , Diane. "When you awaken in the morning's hush. I am the swift uplifting rush, Of quiet birds in circled flight. I am the soft stars that shine at night, Do not think of me as gone ... I am with you still - in each new dawn." (Author Unknown) - Posted by: Gloria De Neve (Teaching colleague and friend) on: Aug 05, 2025

• Our condolences to Diane's terrific family. I had the good fortunate of knowing Diane from her early teens. So much love & joy was part of the Lauren family. Family and friends were center of her world . I will always remember laughing and connecting in many ways with Diane & her family . I was fortunate enough to have Diane as my Roomie in India. Life changes but no one can take away our fond memories. Rest In Peace Diane - Posted by: Diane and John mcclure (Friends) on: Aug 03, 2025

• Dear Diane, May you rest in peace. Sorry for not Keeping you closer to me as a friend. Forgive me for the years I did not pray for you. Ron Hannon Always Close to You in Heart and Soul - Posted by: Ron Hannon (Friend) on: Jul 29, 2025

• I was saddened by Diane’s passage. She fought valiantly for her health and I admired her greatly for her optimism and her resolute dedication to getting out in the world to walk or shop or play a round of golf. I had the pleasure of counting Diane as an old friend. I first met her when in our twenties, we taught at Luxton School in Winnipeg. I was invited to join the Luxton Lovelies, a gregarious and boisterous group of young women who met once a month. Acting as hostess rotated and we all had our turns and I still have some great recipes from that time. I made Diane’s Chicken casserole more than once. Diane was a fun loving free spirit. She brought great ideas to our get togethers and made us laugh. She was also a great and much loved teacher. I moved to Vancouver Island in 2017 and have also had to cope with cancer treatments. We reconnected through a mutual friend and had some heart felt conversations about our experiences and feelings. I will treasure those moments with Diane and hope that in a small way, I brought her a smidgeon of joy and a sympathetic ear. Farewell Diane. Rest in peace. - Posted by: Therese Duval (Friend and colleague) on: Jul 22, 2025

• My condolences to the Laurin family! My thoughts and prayers are with you! - Posted by: Denise Gagné (Cousin) on: Jul 19, 2025

• Diane was the cousin we did not see often-- but thought of fondly throughout our lives. I loved her and her wonderful laugh!!!! She will be sadly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with the family she left behind. Wish I could be with all of you at this sad time. Remember all the good times......Lots of Love, Madeleine. - Posted by: Madeleine Harding (Cousin) on: Jul 19, 2025