Diana Lynn Paterson
1949-2020
Diana Lynn Patterson, 70, of Shepody passed away
on January 30th, 2020 peacefully at her home with her loving husband
by her side.
Diana Lynn Ross Paterson. Born..Highland Park Michigan may
22nd 1949. Daughter of Hilda and Leon(AL) Ross. In the next bed to
Hilda, Diana’s mother was Clayton Moores’ wife. Clayton Moore was the
famous tv star The Lone Ranger. Later made into a movie with Johnny
Depth. Growing up Diana had an older sister Louise. Also a younger
sister Kim and a youngest brother Leon. Over the years there
were many jokes about Diana being the other Diana Ross of Detroit.The
other Diana Ross from Detroit of course is from the 60’s Black group
the Supremes.In the 1960’s Diana met Diana Ross of the Supreme’s at
the Michigan State fair. Diana attended Trenton High school and
Graduated from there. During the 1970’s Diana met and
befriended a rock star from Detroit…Bob Seager. She attended many
parties with Bob and the Silver bullet band. She embroidered the bands
jackets for them which was a cool thing in those days. Diana
worked at many jobs in the Detroit area in her life. Trenton Chrysler
engine plant. ADP payroll systems/Mirror lite transportation
mirrors.She retired from Ace Packaging/International paper company
before moving to Canada with her Husband Art. Diana met her husband
Art and they dated for 3 months and got married on June 29th/1990 in
Michigan.They have been happily married for 30 years.Diana’s dream was
to buy a house in the Fundy area and open a store. After buying their
home in Shepody and extensive renovations her dream came true. Catch
the wind gifts on rt.114 opened and stayed open for 10 years. Then Art
& Diana decided to change over to an AirBNB Bed n Breakfast
which is still open during the summer months. May
19th-Oct.4th. Diana had a favourite trip her and Art would
take several times a year. From Detroit to Centalia,Illinois to visit
her favourite aunt Evelyn and Uncle Sonny. Art and her went
to Lemmington,Ontario several times as well as several trips to
Toronto. Of course every year they would come to New Brunswick on
vacation. Art grew up on West Lane in Moncton so is quite familiar
with the area. One of the other favourite things Diana Loved
was to go every Sept to the Renaissance Festival 50 miles north of
Detroit out in the woods. There was a medieval town and everyone was
dressed as Knights and Kings and Queens. This is a list of
concerts and groups that Diana attended before meeting Art and while
they were married. The Bee Gees,Bob Seager,Bob Dylan,The
Moody Blues,Grand Funk Railroad,Crosby Stills Nash &Young,The
Beach boys,Madonna,Rod Stewart,The Temptations,KD Lang, Donovan,ZZ
top,Black Crows, Arlo Guthrie, Paul McCartney and Wings, Ringo’s
allstar band,The Rollingstones,Ricky Nelson,Mitch Ryder and the
Detroit Wheels,David Wilcox,The Turtles,Lou Christie,Leslie
Gore,Little Anthony,Anne Murray,and Jesus Christ Superstar original
cast, Davy Jones from the Monkees,and Peter Noone and Herman’s
Hermits.
Diana and Art also travelled to St.Louis,Mi. San
Fransico, and Rome ,Italy. Diana started a birthday club
with her new friends when she moved to Shepody. Each month someone had
a birthday so the ladies would treat the person and take them to the
restaurant of their choice. This still goes on today.
She was a Loving wife and Best friend to Art
(Brian) her husband of 30 years. Her Death is preceded by her daughter
Tammy Lynn, Her sister Kim, Her father Leon(AL), Her aunt Evelyn and
Uncle Sonny and Uncle Tom.
She easily made friends; had a great sense of
humour and Loved all animals. She Was President of the Forest Dale
ladies Axillary for 1 year as well as previously being a volunteer at
the old home. She worked for the Irving in Riverview for 2
years and at RBC call center before retiring here. When the terrible
earth quake hit Haiti; Diana organized St.Mary’s church in
Hillsborough and several other churches to make pillow case dresses
for the small girls left with nothing. With the help of many many
people the RCMP and the Wesleyan church had delivered over 3,100
pillow case dresses to Haiti.
You have been called to a place where we can’t understand
yet. A wonderful place where there is no hate or tears but only
happiness.God Bless…We miss you! Until we meet
again.
Honouring Diana’s own wishes there will be no
visitation. A Celebration of her Life will be held at the
St. Mary’s Anglican Church on Tuesday, February 4th, 2020 at
2:00pm
with Rev. Rob Salloum officiating followed by a time of
sharing memories and refreshments at the Hillsborough
Legion. Interment will be in the St.Mary’s Anglican
Cemetery, Hillsborough, NB at a later date.
Donations to the St. Mary’s Anglican Church or any animal
rescue would be greatly appreciated.
Arrangements are in the care of the Albert County Funeral
Home, 4130 Route 114, Hopewell Cape, NB E4H-3K2
734-2780
www.albertcountyfh.com
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Diana Lynn Paterson 19492020..
Death notice for the town of: Hopewell Cape, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick