A resident of Chatham, Diane Johnston died peacefully, surrounded by her family on Saturday August 13, 2022 at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance. She was born in Chatham, 76 years ago, daughter of the late Raymond Calhoun and Ruth Lenentine (Red). Beloved wife of the late Dave Johnston (2014). Loving mother of Ray & Heather Johnston, and Shari & Mark Glassford, all of Chatham. Proud grandmother of Erika (Brandon) Johnston, Nicole (Ross) McEwan, Josh Dicaire, Chris (Amber) Glassford, Amber (Sean) Vanderiviere and Ashley Glassford, sadly missed by 14 great grandchildren.
Diane is survived by her sister-in-law Deb Steunenberg (Ed Parker), of St. Williams.
Predeceasing Diane is her late sister Karen Laviolette, late sister-in-law Darlene Varga (Jack DaSilva) and late brother-in-laws Peter Laviolette, Don (Vicky) Johnston and Bert Steunenberg.
She will be fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews.
Diane was a very caring person, supporting and encouraging her family and anyone who came her way.
Diane had a successful career as Loeb’s Deli Manager, her deli and dessert trays were enjoyed at many community events. She was very talented in flower design that started with the family’s nursery business-Calhoun Flowers, and continued part time at Ross’s Flowers which became a hobby designing silk flower arrangements.
Diane along with the love of her life, Dave, appreciated travels to British Columbia, Florida and Pigeon Forge meeting new people and enjoying great restaurants along the way. Diane loved a good card game at home with family and friends or curling up with a good book.
Over the past few years Diane looked forward to and appreciated phone calls from everyone who reached out.
Cremation has taken place. Arrangements entrusted to Life Transitions Burial and Cremation Service Inc.
In Lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Chatham-Kent Hospice or PAWR
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Death notice for the town of: Chatham, Province: Ontario