Diane Christine Egerland

Diane is reunited with her loving husband of 40 years, Fred Egerland. She is survived by her sons Ken (Laurie) and David Egerland. Adored Grandma to Joshua Egerland and Hannah (Brett) MacDonald. Cherished sister to Carole Quast (Dennis McPherson) and Lorne Tokio. She is predeceased by her parents Alfred Wagner and Frieda Tokio (late Mike). Diane will be remembered by her nieces, nephews and extended family in Petawawa, Pembroke, Renfrew, Brantford and area.

The family would like to express their gratitude to Diane's lifelong friend Helen from Collingwood. Thank you for the years of cherished memories and countless laughs.

A heartfelt thank you to the PSW's who visited Mom at home, nurses at the Sault Area Hospital and the team at A.R.C.H. Thank you for your compassion, kindness and care you have shown our Mom during her time with you.

Sincere thanks to the Alzheimer's Society for their exceptional support programs, specifically the day program and walking club. These helped keep a big, bright smile on her face.

To know Diane was to always be laughing at the funny and silly words she would invent. She had her own secret language. Did you know that she called eggs "heggalty-peggalty's"? She was well known for her unique taste, whether it was bedazzling the English language or her own pants. She had an eye for everything shiny. She particularly had a love for earrings. She was late to get her ears pierced, but she was quick to catch up.

While her love for rocks brought her to work for Dome Mines in South Porcupine and in later years, the Ministry of Northern Development and Mines in Timmins, she enjoyed her time in administration under the resident geologist, but she especially loved the connections she had made with colleagues and the public.

Diane was an avid volunteer for 15 years as part of the Eganville & District Seniors where she volunteered hundreds of hours helping the community with their tax returns over the years. She was also the Treasurer for the Seniors Committee. Each year she genuinely loved volunteering her time to help the residents of the area.

A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday November 5th, 2026, at Stinson Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 10:00 am to 11:00 am prior to the Funeral Service on Thursday November 5th, 2026 at Stinson Funeral Home, 100 Bruce Avenue, South Porcupine, ON, P0N1H0 (705)235-2900. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations (payable by cheque or online) in Diane's memory may be made to A.R.C.H. or the Alzheimer's Society of Sault Ste. Marie & Algoma District.