Diane SIMARD BROADFOOT

Diane Simard Broadfoot, O Ont

'Ma chère Diane, c'est à ton tour, de te laisser parler d'amour'

Peacefully at Toronto Western Hospital on Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at the age of 75. Predeceased by her treasured husband Dave Broadfoot. Cherished mother of Valérie Broadfoot, mother-in-law of Joe Macdonald, sister of Lorraine Tracy and adored friend of many.

Originally from her beloved Québec, Diane was a bright, feisty, caring, loyal and funny person. She was a proud feminist and an advocate for gay rights and women's legal equality. As a longtime Torontonian, she continued to embrace her Québecois heritage. She loved classical, Québecois and French music, travel, theatre, good food and wine. She was a renowned hostess - Diane and Dave's home was always a hive of social activity.

In the earlier part of her life, Diane had a successful career in television as a producer and director. It was through this work that she met Dave, her husband and best friend of almost 50 years. While managing Dave's career, she also devoted herself to volunteer service to the community, both at the grass roots and board level. Her volunteer work covered many areas of need, from services to adults and children with mental challenges, health services to persons with HIV and AIDS, to support for the arts. She was a member of the Order of Ontario, recipient of the Queen's Golden and Diamond Jubilee medals, as well as numerous other awards from the many organizations she served.

Diane's family and friends thank the staff of 9A at Toronto Western Hospital for taking special care of her. Immense thanks to Diane's private personal support team of Annie, Leah, Cyril and Iresh.

A celebration of life reception will be held in Toronto at the Mount Pleasant Funeral Centre from 5:00 to 7:00 pm on Saturday, February 25, 2017. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Women's Legal Education and Action Fund (LEAF), Eden Community Homes, Alzheimer Society of Canada or the Arthritis Society.