Obituary for Diane Lynn Fields
Diane lived her life with grace and care. She was a mother, partner, sister, daughter, environmental and social justice activist, Red Hill Warrior, social worker, lab technician, field assistant, nature enthusiast and dear friend to many. De had great empathy for the well being of all living things and people of all colours, gender identities, and ual orientations. Throughout her life De was loyal and full of integrity. She was passionate and outspoken, advocating and fighting for many local and global causes. Diane often yelled at the radio, particularly when politicians like the PM tried to fool the media into thinking that they are taking real action on climate change and decolonization. She walked the talk, albeit slowly, minimizing her environmental impact as much as possible, supporting important causes by donating and attending protests and actions, and always striving to learn good allyship.
Her greatest pride was raising her strong, talented, beautiful, and hilarious daughter Keisha. Diane loved hard and laughed often. She struggled with and overcame mental illness. She was healthy, vibrant, and happy at the time of her sudden and untimely passing. She was a huge fan of local arts and could often be found on the dance floor. She was an avid cyclist, hiker, birder, experienced white-water canoeist and she loved to travel. Her ability to make friends and connect deeply and easily with all kinds of people is demonstrated by the vast outpouring of grief expressed by her community. The lessons she has left behind – of patience, acceptance and fighting for what is right – will never be forgotten.
Diane’s natural green burial was attended by close friends and family in White Chapel Cemetery behind her beloved home. A larger celebration of life will be scheduled in the future, at which everyone will be asked to wear bright colours.
Diane leaves behind her loving partner Jim Quinn, daughter Keisha Neoma Quinn along with Keisha’s partner Ron and their unborn child soon to be Diane’s first grandchild, her close brothers Tom and Rick and their families, parents Dick and Linda, Deb and family, much-loved mother-in-law Jean Ann, and other loving in laws Jill and John, Tom and Pia and their families. She was very much loved and will be missed by many.
Those wishing to honour Diane can do so firstly by demanding real action on climate change and taking a stand against colonial injustice. Know as De did, that politicians say nice words, but those elected are not doing what it takes to reconcile or to protect Turtle Island or our climate. Get informed and get involved in making real change with your body and your voice and by adopting an anti-colonial and anti-racist lifestyle. Diane believed in the power of people, and you can honour her passion by fighting for what is right.
Donations can be made to:
Dogwood: dogwoodbc.caDogwood Initiative
Environment Hamilton: www.environmenthamilton.org/
Raven: ravencapitalpartners.ca › fund1Web resultsRaven Indigenous Impact Fund – Raven Indigenous Capital Partners
1492 Land Back Lane: ca.gofundme.com › legal-fun…Web resultsFundraiser by Myka Burning : 1492 Land Back Lane – Legal Fund
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Diane Lynn Fields July 24 1955 June 12 2021..
Death notice for the town of: Dundas, Province: Ontario