Diana Elizabeth Purdy

Born in Ottawa, Diana went to McGill University at the age of 16 and graduated with a degree in Geology. Later in life she obtained a degree in Education and an MBA from the University of Alberta. However, geology remained the primary focus of her career; she spent many years with the Department of Energy.

Diana was an avid patron of the arts, attending the Fringe every summer and the Citadel for many seasons. She knitted and sewed, spun wool and hooked rugs. Throughout her life she attended watercolour classes and produced many beautiful art pieces (even if she was rarely satisfied with any of them).

In school she played basketball and golf. Later she joined the Edmonton Squash Club and more recently swimming classes at the YMCA. Whether at work or school or through her activities, she collected many life-long friends along the way. She will be missed by many.

Diana was a strong, intelligent, independent woman. While she did not suffer fools gladly, she treated those around her with kindness, generosity and compassion. She is survived by her brother, Steven and her niece Maia, as well as her goddaughter Meghan, whom she helped raise.

All her life Diana spent summers at her beloved family cottage at Blue Sea Lake, Quebec, which is where she will rest.

While she did not want a funeral or memorial service, she would be happy if you:

- went to the theatre and saw a show;

- took an art, craft or cooking class;

- planted a perennial in your yard;

- made a donation to the SPCA;

- thought of her when you next see a sheep.