It is with my deepest sympathy and condolences I have came  across this obituary.
On several occasions over the past 25 years I had been thinking about Dianne and was feeling sad we had lost contact. 
Dianne was an extremedy caring and devoted cyw working with me as a troubled teenager. She never blinked an eye about taking me under her wing. Truly the kindest person and beam of hope in my life through that time.
I still have (25 years later) a Teddy Bear she gave me. My son now has it. It's name is Francis.

Rest in peace Dianne. You have and will always be missed. My heart goes out to your family and friends. Prayers. Xo


I have some very fond memories of, both professionally and personally.  She sure knew how to make me laugh!  She could be ever so stubborn, but we always seemed to work it through.  I will hold dear the time Heather and I visited with her last summer...........what a blast!!
Goodbye my friend,
My thoughts and prayers are with Brenda and husband at this time.
xo
Margaret Doherty

It is with sadness that I learn of Diane's passing. She helped many students in her work with the Dufferin Peel Catholic District School Board in Mississauga and Brampton Ontario. She will be missed by many who had the pleasure of knowing and working with her. Rest in Peace Diane. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family! Margie Gillis, DPCDSB, Mississauga, Ontario

Thinking of Dianne's family and close friends at this sad time.  Dianne and I shared the same alpha of students at St. Thomas Aquinas Secondary School in Brampton. It was a pleasure working along side of Dianne during her time at Aquinas. Sincere condolences, Sheila Clayton, Guidance Counsellor, STA

My thoughts, prayers and condolences to Dianne's family. She was a huge part of our Child & Youth Work Department at the Dufferin Peel Catholic District School Board where Dianne spent many years supporting children, youth and families with passion, care and dedication.  Your spirit will live on in the children and families you worked with Dianne.....you will be missed and forever remembered Dianne. Peace be with you always.  Warmly, Glenda Brown

The nicest colleague one could ask for, Diane was a joy to be around. We shared many happy conversations. Diane loved her family. She was proud of her beautiful daughters' accomplishments. Diane loved life, hot climes, and was looking forward to living in nature somewhere warm by the sea. 
We miss you Diane as you're walking along the Heavenly Shores. Till we meet again, Dear Friend. My deepest sympathy to your Family. 
Eva, your Aquinas buddy in Brampton.

My thoughts and prayers are with the family.  I have many fond memories of Dianne as we worked closely together at St. Thomas Aquinas.  She was my CYW partner.  My favourite memories were watching her cradle the many babies that came through our Teen Mom's group.  She took great joy in working with the young mom's and other students that came through her door.  She will be missed.

OBITUARY

Dianne Lynn Francis

22 October, 1949 – 18 September, 2013

T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel

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