Passed away at Margaret Wilson Rest Home, Timaru on Thursday, January 8, 2026; aged 84. Dearly loved wife of the late Garth.
Loved mother and mother-in-law of Garth Jnr (dec), Wendy and Grant Mitchell, and Christopher (dec). Mother and mother-in-law of Joanne, Stephen and Carol, Jonathon and Toni. Loved grandma of her grandchildren and great- grandchildren. The Service to celebrate Diane's life will be held at Aoraki Funeral Services Chapel, 160 Mountain View Road, Timaru on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at 1.00pm. Special thanks to Presbyterian Support Services, Timaru Hospital and the caring and compassionate staff at Margaret Wilson Hospital Wing. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice South Canterbury would be gratefully accepted and may be left at the service. Messages to: 4 June Street, Timaru 7910.

Published by Timaru Herald on Jan. 10, 2026.