Diana E. Balmforth

Diana Elizabeth (Aiuto) Balmforth of Livonia, MI, passed away Sunday, December 18, 2022 under the loving care of her family and Angela Hospice. She was born April 3, 1942 in Detroit, MI, the daughter of Philip and Antoinette (Tiseo) Aiuto and the sibling of Phyllis (Don), Vincenza Mueller, Rosario Aiuto (Kelly) and Cathy Kingsley (Arthur).

Diana was united in marriage to Donald Balmforth on May 26, 1962, and he preceded her in death on January 1, 2016. Her beloved daughter, Dawn, also preceded her to Heaven on October 31, 2021.

Those treasuring Diana’s memory include her three sons, Philip (Phyllis Anne), John, and Michael (Helen), son in law Ken Royal, as well as nine grandchildren Emily, Christopher, Ben, Scott, Alex, Philip Jr., Isabel, Jack, Matthew, and one great-grandson, Thomas, plus countless cousins, paesanos and friends.

After raising her family, Diana started her working career with several companies including Case, NGK Locke, and AG Simpson. She retired in 2007 and then really went to work. Bowling leagues, shopping at TJ’s, card clubs, casino Windsor visits, Tiseo picnic planning, family dinners, consignment shopping, Rosary High School reunion committee, California and Vegas trips, nothing could slow her down. Her boundless energy earned her the nickname “The Energizer Bunny.” Her enthusiasm and zest for life will be her legacy.

The following services have been scheduled:

A visitation for Diana will be held Thursday, December 22, 2022 from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Harry J Will Funeral Home, 37000 W. Six Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan 48152. A rosary will be said in her honor at 7:00pm followed by the opportunity for all of us to share our memories of Diana. She will lie in state at 10:30am on Friday, December 23, 2022 at St. Edith Catholic Church, 15089 Newburgh Rd, Livonia, MI 48154 with a Funeral Mass at 11:00am. Diana’s wish was for those attending her services to wear something red to celebrate Christmas, her favorite holiday.

In lieu of flowers, or if you simply wish to honor Diana, please donate to Angela Hospice or The American Cancer Society in her name.

Immediately following mass, a memorial luncheon will be held at Laurel Manor, 39000 Schoolcraft Rd, Livonia, MI 48150.