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Diane Forester Obituary

FORESTER, Diane (Di). On June 24, 2011 peacefully at the Howick Baptist Hospital surrounded by her loving family aged 56 years. Loved partner of Rob and treasured nan of Breanna and much loved daughter of Pamela and the late Maurice Forester. Loved sister of Lisa and Don McKenzie and aunt of Hugh and Alex. Rob and family invite friends to attend a service of remembrance for Diane which will be held at the Beachlands Community Church, 3rd Avenue Beachlands on Thursday June 30 at 1.30pm. In lieu of floral tributes, donations to Hospice South Auckland, PO Box 75560 Manurewa would be appreciated. All addressed envelopes will be acknowledged. Also very special thanks to the Howick Baptist Hospital for their T.L.C of Di. All messages to c/- Howick Funeral Home 35 Wellington Street Howick Ph 534-7300
Published by The New Zealand Herald on Jun. 27, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Diane Forester

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July 6, 2011

To Diane's family - may your sorrow be lightened in the knowledge that you are surrounded by the love and support of the many people who had contact with Diane (Yorvick). A lady that will never be forgotten.

Jean in Invercargill
(RajahNZ)

Brenda Hensley

July 3, 2011

Diane was a wonderful person and a good friend. She lit up wherever she was. I have enjoyed knowing her and will miss her terribly. I only regret that I never got to actually meet her. Heartfelt sympathy to Rob and Bre, and I will keep you in my prayers.

Val Rushton

July 2, 2011

Although unheard we thank you
For always being there
Even when you were bedridden
You always seemed to care

You meant so much to all of us
you were special and that's no lie
you brightened up the darkest day
and even the greyest sky

Many tears we have seen and cried
They have all poured out like rain
we know that you are happy now
Cause your no longer in pain.


we were not ready to say goodbye
Your disease just over took
So on this day we remember you
we take a second look

Our friendship is forever
Until death, did we part
Although your away physically
Yor always in our hearts

pat

July 2, 2011

po marie diane
will miss you
patcan

July 1, 2011

Will miss you Diane. Great lady who was never to busy to help other people out.

Val & Frank Wilkinson
Aberdeen

Cheryl Watkins

July 1, 2011

I didn't know Diane but from all that I have read I know she was a very special lady. May she rest in Eternal Peace.

My sincere condolences are sent to her family.

July 1, 2011

Diane I enjoyed are chats over the past 5 years, only wishing we had that one more chat. Sincere wishes to Rob and Breanna. RIP my friend, until we meet again. Susan (floozy)

Stevie B

July 1, 2011

In loving memory of Diane, she will be missed dearly.

You are in our thoughts and prayers.
God's love lights the way
and turns the darkness into day.
Words are not enough to convey my sympathies at a time like this, but We just wanted to say we'll be by your side.

Hoping your treasured memories
bring you comfort day by day.
May the Lord comfort your heart as only He can do.

Please know our loving thoughts embrace you.
We wish we knew what to say
to make things better
but sometimes words
just aren't enough.

May it bring you solace
to know how many lives
have been deeply touched
by Diane Forester.

Kia Ora

June 30, 2011

Diane you are now at peace and out of pain, we will miss a very special lady in the chatroom,never far from our thoughts. Our thoughts and prayers are with Rob, Bre and your family we know that we all get to see you again someday, love Harriet (Historycat)

June 30, 2011

Our thoughts and sincere condolences to Rob and Breanna at the loss of a wonderful partner and Nana.

President, Executive Committee and Members of Beachlands Chartered Club Inc

June 30, 2011

Goodbye for now Diane, Heaven is surely a better place with you there, but oh how you will be missed here, I will miss your wonderful sense of humour and will never forget you, a lady of greatr courage, God bless you and watch over Rob, Bre and your family. We will meet one day so keep a place for me all my love Christina (Crisrbow)

Victoria

June 29, 2011

Some of us may only be people behind names in a chat room, but we know there is so much more to each and every one of us.
As simple as those names can be, some of them shine as brilliant as the brightest of stars, and you, Yorvick, will continue to shine each and every day!!

My condolences to your family and friends. Diane will be forever missed, but never lost.

Leonie

June 29, 2011

Missing you heaps Diane. My mobile phone no longer rings as you were the only one with the number. Maybe somebody up there has a phone u can text me on and let me know whats its like in heaven. I've nobody to talk to know about the goings on in the Fire Briage now. Rest in Peace.

Bryan Neville

June 29, 2011

Another shining light has left the chatroom Dianne you will sorely missed, my thoughts to all the family.

Bowerboy.

Leonie

June 29, 2011

Diane, Missing you heaps in the room and our MSN chats also the text messages. I always knew it was you texting as you were the only one with the number. My phone remains silent now. Rest in Peace with the angels and keep an eye on the chatroomm from up there and butt in when you feel like.

Jeanette

June 29, 2011

Diane you shone a light in Roots and your light lives on. What a pleasure it was knowing this brave, warm woman. Rob, Bre and family you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Auntynet

Caz1960

June 29, 2011

A rose once grew where all could see,
sheltered beside a garden wall,
And as the days passed swiftly by,
it spread its branches, straight and tall...

One day, a beam of light shone through
a crevice that had opened wide
The rose bent gently toward its warmth
then passed beyond to the other side

Now, you who deeply feel its loss,
be comforted - the rose blooms there-
its beauty even greater now, nurtured by
God's own loving care.

Fly free Diane (Yor). I'll miss your Kia Ora greeting in the chatroom, but will never forget it.

Angela (Lizzy)

June 29, 2011

In memory of a kind and humourous lady who will missed.

Aislynn Thompson

June 29, 2011

Diane will be greatly missed by all her genealogy friends at Rootschat.
She was always so helpful to anyone in need. She was always so much fun to talk about family history with and her passion for it always shone through.

My thoughts go out to her family in this time of sorrow. Lots of love to you all.

Aislynn

Susan ("badger")

June 29, 2011

God bless you, Di, and keep you safe. Your passing is mourned by all those whose lives you touched. I just hope Rob, your mom, Bre, Lisa, and the rest of your family can take some comfort in knowing how very loved you were--and are.

Matthew Reay

June 29, 2011

Rest in Peace Diane,

A lady who brought laughter to so many with your quick-witted and kind sense of humour that we all benefitted from. There'll always be a chair in rootschat for you.

Goodnight, friend. Sleep tight.

From Matt and "Kay Beard"

Emma Watson

June 29, 2011

My thoughts and prayers to Diane's family. She will be missed by everyone that knew her. She was such a fun loving person and I will miss her in rootschat.

Emma (Ewatson11 in chat)

Pat

June 29, 2011

Rob, Bre and family thinking of you at this sad time.
To Yor R.I.P. xxx

Mel (angel~eyes)

June 29, 2011

God Bless you Diane, I will miss the love, support and friendship you gave me. I was very privledged to have a friend such as you.For Rob and Breanna may God give you inner stregnth to face each new tomorrow.

bev

June 29, 2011

you will be missed diane x

June 29, 2011

My love and prayers are with you Rob and Breanna. Diane was a good friend to many and supported lots with her kind words and good advice.

Dee321eeD (Denise from England)

June 29, 2011

A lovely lady who never failed to make me laugh.
Now it's time to make the angels smile.

Vicki Larain

June 29, 2011

my thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time rob and bre.
Diane was a very wonderful lady who gave us laughed in rootschat love susan (grievessusan)

June 28, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with you Rob and Bre. Diane was a wonderful woman who brightened many peoples lives. You will always be remembered Diane. Love Julie (Jewwel)

June 28, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Claire Bayley

June 28, 2011

Bre, Rob and family, my thoughts are with you at this time, Diane will be sorely missed by us all. I wish i could be with you on Thursday. Diane make those stars twinkle brightly, you are our brightest star, be at peace. Love Claire (Rotosis)

June 28, 2011

Diane you were an inspiration I will miss you so much you will never be forgotten

Val from Yorkshire Uk

Annie Dwyer

June 28, 2011

May you shine like an angel in the skies above. God Bless you Diane, you will never be forgotten by your friends in roots

Annie

Duane

June 28, 2011

Just another friend from Rootschat. Screwlooose (Duane) from Australia. U are missed everyday on the boards. Everyday when the chat plays up we will know its just you trying to join in. Where ever you are we know you are organizing our missing relatives for us . Miss you
Duane

Jacquie Brown

June 28, 2011

The clouds parted briefly and the sun shone
on an amazing lady who had battled on. God looked down from heaven and took her hand
and led her to the promised land.
Her pain was dissolved with his gentle touch
she had taken so little but had given so much.
Below on the earth a family looked on As the clouds closed again and her sole still shone.
They will love her forever and remember her face
Knowing she is cared for in a wonderful place.
God bless you
Jacq

Susan Foster

June 28, 2011

A bright light in heaven. Sleep well angel.

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scotmum from Rootschat

June 28, 2011

Amongst her world-wide friends who shared her passion and love of genealogy, Diane was well known for her amazing strength of character and brilliant sense of humour. Even through the months of her illness, both these qualities shone brightly. May Rob, Breanna and the extended family circle take comfort in the days, weeks and months ahead, from their precious memories of Diane, a very special person, and keep each and every one of those memories in their hearts forever.

A Reason, a Season, a Lifetime...

People come into your life for a reason, a season, or a lifetime...

When someone is in your life for a REASON, it is usually to meet a need you have expressed outwardly or inwardly. They have come to assist you through a difficulty, to provide you with guidance and support, to aid you physically, emotionally, or spiritually. They may seem like a godsend, and they are. They are there for the reason you need them to be. Then, without any wrong doing on your part or at an inconvenient time, this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end. Sometimes they die. Sometimes they walk away. Sometimes they act up or out and force you to take a stand. What we must realise is that our need has been met, our desire fulfilled; their work is done. The prayer you sent up has been answered and it is now time to move on.

When people come into your life for a SEASON, it is because your turn has come to share, grow, or learn. They may bring you an experience of peace or make you laugh. They may teach you something you have never done. They usually give you an unbelievable amount of joy. Believe it! It is real! But, only for a season.

LIFETIME relationships teach you lifetime lessons; those things you must build upon in order to have a solid emotional foundation. Your job is to accept the lesson, love the person/people (anyway); and put what you have learned to use in all other relationships and areas of your life. It is said that love is blind but friendship is clairvoyant.

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Sonia Hamilton

June 28, 2011

It was a pleasure knowing and chatting with Yor in the room about all our favourite pastime, genealogy, and the ups and downs of family tree hunting! I will miss Yor and her sense of humour.

Tina Hill

June 28, 2011

Thoughts and prayers sent to all the family. Diane (yor)you will be missed in the room. Be with your ancestors now,walk free from pain. God bless you.

Jim Kimpton

June 28, 2011

One of the best genealogy friends anyone could ever wish for.
It was , indeed, a great pleasure to have known you.
Rest in Peace my friend

Jim in Llandovery, Carmarthenshire

Belinda Munro

June 28, 2011

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief

Rest in Peace Diane,

Love to Rob and Bre

June 28, 2011

Diane ,

You will be dearly missed , but never forgotten

Chelle

Judi Banham

June 28, 2011

It is with heartfelt sadness that I write this message.

To a great chatroom friend who will be sadly missed by all who knew her, her friendship, humour, and compassion touched so many.

To Rob and Bre my heart goes out to you both, stay strong for each other through these tough times, and always remember by opening your arms to each other, Di will always be in your embrace.

RIP dear friend, you will never be forgotten

Judi xx

Sybil Baldwin

June 28, 2011

Remembering you with Smiles and Laughter, Diane, As you always were in Chat R.I.P

When I come to the end of the road
and the sun has set on me,
I want no rites in a gloom filled room,
why cry for a soul set free.
Miss me a little--but not too long,
and not with your head bowed low,
Remember the love that we once shared,
miss me--but let me go.
For this is a journey that we all must take,
and each must go alone.
It's all a part of the Master's plan,
a step on the road to home.
When you are lonely and sick of heart,
go to the friends we know.
And bury your sorrows in doing good deeds,
miss me--but let me go.

Sybil (Prophetess in chat)

June 27, 2011

FORESTER, Diane. My lovely Nan. I really miss you and I hope you are happy where you are. All my love forever from Breanna. Thank you to all the people who have helped me through this.

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