Dyan French

Died: January 21, 2019 | Place: University Hospital, London

Obituary

FRENCH, Dyan…..

Peacefully surrounded by her family at University Hospital, London, on Monday, January 21, 2019, Dyan (née Cantin) French passed away at the age of 73. Dyan will forever be remembered by her husband of 51 years, Robert “Bob” and her children Carolynn Clark (Don) and Greg French (Lori). She will also be fondly remembered by her grandchildren Brienna and Naithan, her sister Lyse Charland (Leo), her brothers Jean-Pierre Cantin (Claudette) and Denis Cantin (Evelyn) and her numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and dear friends. Dyan was born in Quebec but lived in Ontario for most of her adult life. As a young woman she attended Fine Arts College and briefly studied interior design. As an adult she moved frequently with her family and relied on her design and decorating skills to transform each new house into a comfortable and welcoming home. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 23, 2019 from 6-8 p.m., at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, Ontario and on Friday, January 25, 2019 from at 6-8 p.m. at Adams Funeral Home, 445 St. Vincent Street, Barrie, Ontario (just north of Cundles Road). A Celebration of Dyan`s life will be held in the Adams Funeral Home chapel on Saturday, January 26, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. Cremation has taken place. Spring interment in St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Cemetery, Phelpston, Ontario. Memorial donations in memory of Dyan may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society (www.cancer.ca) or the London Health Sciences Cancer Program (www.lhsf.ca). Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com or adamsfuneralhome.ca

21 Comments

  1. Carol Hansen January 22, 2019 at 9:21 am

    Bob and family,
    My deepest condolences for your loss.
    The few times we met, I enjoyed her correcting my french.
    My prayers are with you.
    Carol

  2. Marsha Allen (hairdresser at AMG) January 22, 2019 at 10:27 am

    Bob, Carolynn and Greg,
    Please accept my sympathies for the loss of Dyan, your beloved wife and dear mother. You will miss her, but she will be in your hearts forever.

  3. Marie Saad January 22, 2019 at 11:36 am

    M’y deepest condolences , may her soul rest in peace. May God grant strength and patience to the family.
    Her memory will be cherished for ever.

  4. Yvette Daigle January 22, 2019 at 12:52 pm

    I am so saddened by this. I had not seen Dyan in a long time but I did speak with her on the phone last year. I loved her honesty and straightforwardness. She will be missed.

  5. gordon maher January 22, 2019 at 1:08 pm

    Toutes mes sincères sympathies à ses amis et à sa famille.
    Thank You, Dyan.

    Gordon Maher, Wendake. QC.

  6. Ed and Yolande Walter January 22, 2019 at 1:11 pm

    Our sincerest condolences on your loss. We hope that your good memories will help you during this difficult time.

  7. Doug et Lise Clark January 22, 2019 at 3:43 pm

    Nos sincères sympathies à toute la famille French. Nous sommes vraiment désolés du décès de Dyan. Que son âme repose en paix.

  8. Louise Lemieux & Jacquelin Cauchon January 22, 2019 at 6:05 pm

    Je suis tellement malheureuse d’avoir perdu une de mes plus grandes amies, je suis très triste pour son mari Bob, ses enfants et petits enfants, elle était toujours un rayon de soleil pour tous le monde, je l’aimait vraiment beaucoup et je vais m’en ennuyer très longtemps,

  9. Kim & Michael January 22, 2019 at 6:42 pm

    Dear Bob & Family;
    We are saddened to hear of Dyan’s passing. Although we all live in the same community, I never had the opportunity to meet or speak with Dyan. Reading her obituary, I get the impression she was a warm, vibrant, and artistic person — someone I dearly would’ve loved to have met. My condolences to all.
    ~Kim & Michael

  10. Bob Drury sr. January 22, 2019 at 7:49 pm

    Dear Bob and family so sorry for your loss. Dylan was A life force she was loved by all. What I loved about Dyan was that you always knew where you stood with her. An amazing women!!

  11. Peter and Jen and Peter Gallagher January 22, 2019 at 9:15 pm

    Our deepest condolences for your loss our prayers are with you all.

    Nat Peter said he is think of you and your family and said he is here for you and that your family is part of his hockey family

  12. Larry Cleaves January 23, 2019 at 8:42 am

    Bob I’m so sorry for your loss. I won’t be able to make it tonight. The weather up here is terrible. My thoughts are with you. I have been thinking about you often.

  13. Sylvia Dufresne January 23, 2019 at 9:22 am

    I’m so sad to lose a friend from days gone by. My heart is heavy with sadness for Bob, Carolyn and Greg, as well as the little grandchildren who Dyan so loved. So much history with Bob and Dyan, Bob and I. I will find some photos to post of those wonderful times. Love to all.

  14. Michelle Deslauriers January 23, 2019 at 10:47 am

    On behalf of Jean-Robert (Bob) Deslauriers and Jeannine Juneau’s family. We want to express our deepest condolences and sincere sympathies to your family and to the Cantin family. Our thoughts are with you during these difficult times. Jeannie Juneau, Jean, Michelle , Denis & Lucie Deslauriers

  15. Rosemary Clark January 23, 2019 at 11:08 am

    Thinking of you in this time of sorrow and offering sincere condolences in your loss of Dyan. May the love of family and friends comfort you.

  16. Norma Clare January 23, 2019 at 12:45 pm

    To Bob –
    Please accept my deepest sympathy in the loss of Dyan; I’m so sorry. I regret I’m unable to attend tonight’s visitation (due to a bad fall last weekend). My caring thoughts are with you and your family.
    Norma Clare

  17. Marie Légaré January 23, 2019 at 3:56 pm

    Toutes mes sympathies à sa famille ainsi qu’à tous les membres de la famille Cantin.

  18. Brenda Sharrard January 23, 2019 at 9:25 pm

    Gregori, We were so very sorry to hear about your mother. Please know that our thoughts are with you and your family. Aussie and Brenda Sharrard

  19. Julie Samson January 24, 2019 at 9:19 am

    Je tiens à offrir mes sympathies à toute la famille. Je suis de tout coeur avec vous. xxxxx

  20. Ruth Woods January 24, 2019 at 10:08 am

    My sincere sympathies and condolences to you and your children. It’s been a long tough journey for all of you. Take care of yourself and know that all of you are in my thoughts now and in the future.
    Sincerely, Ruth Woods

  21. Paule Readman January 24, 2019 at 2:24 pm

    C’est avec beaucoup d’émotions que je vous écrit et souhaite vous offrir au nom de la famille Readman, nos sympathies et nos pensées de réconfort à vous Bob, Carolyn , Gregory ainsi que la grande famille des Cantin. Malgré l’absence, nous sommes de tout coeur avec vous tous. Elle est allé rejoindre ceux qu’elle aimait. Ma soeur Andrée qu’elle aimait va sûrement l’accueillir à bras ouverts.
    Je t’aime Dyan xx

    Liliane Juneau Readman, Roch, Shirley, Paule et Bernard Readman.

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