Passed away at Lakeridge Hospital, Oshawa on Monday, August 27, 2018 after a long and courageous battle with cancer at the age of 53 years. Loving mother of Bronwyn, Caleigh (Drake) and Taylor. Survived by her brother Joseph (Kelly) Palacka and her sisters Joanne (Paul) Russell and Betty Palacka. Predeceased by her parents Joseph and Anne Palacka. Diane will be fondly remembered as the “Gypsy Aunt” by her nieces, Sheridan and Chloe, and nephews, Landon and Preston. Special thanks to all Diane’s many friends for their support and love over the past few years. Visitation will be held at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West, Oshawa (905-721-1234) on Thursday, August 30, 2018, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. until time of Funeral Service in the Chapel at 1:00 p.m. Dresscode for attendance is in true Diane form “Tye Dye” and/or “Psychedelic Colours”. In memory of Diane please consider a donation to Jamaica Children’s Village Charity Profile sos-jamaica.org.