Diana McFadden

McFadden , Diana (nee Woods)….

Filled with dignity and grace, Diana was beautiful inside and out. Despite some health challenges in later life, she remained mobile and sharp as a tack until the end of her life just a month shy of her 96th birthday. Diana passed away peacefully in Owen Sound on October 16, 2022, with family by her side.Beloved wife of Mick for 66 years (deceased 2016). Predeceased by her sisters, Betty McIIveen (Jack), and Joan Fulton (David), and her brother Jack (Jean). Loved and cherished by many nieces and nephews, Diana had a huge impact on their lives, making each one feel special.     

Diana grew up in Toronto and was employed for many years as a secretary at Imperial Life Insurance Company where she met Mick. Together, they built a wonderful life highlighted by their love of lawn bowling, family gatherings and card games. Mick’s job moved them to Calgary in 1979 where Diana received a silver medal representing Alberta at the Canadian Lawn Bowling finals. After retirement, they chose London for their home, where Diana became a member of the Elmwood Lawn Bowling Club and St. James Westminster Anglican Church. At the age of 75, Diana took bridge lessons, which gave her many enjoyable social times with her bridge friends. She was an avid reader and loved the challenge of crossword and variety puzzles. For the last year of her life, Diana resided in Owen Sound to be close to her niece Diane with whom she shared a mother-daughter relationship. Diana was lovely, kind, loyal and the best listener.  She will be missed by her family and friends.

Cremation has taken place. A funeral service will be held at A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Tuesday, October 25th at 2:00 pm.  Visitation one hour prior to the service.  Internment at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, London  to follow. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com