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Diana Dorothy Smith
1963 - 2016
Diana Dorothy Smith
1963 - 2016
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BORN
1963
DIED
2016
Diana Smith Obituary
After McMaster, Diana became a nurse. She completed her Masters of Nursing at U of T and became a Professor of Nursing at Dalhousie University. Her students voted her as their favourite nursing faculty. Diana meant a lot to everyone who knew her. Each moment she had with others was a special one.
Family was always very important to her. Her parents would go with Diana to the Farmer's market to indulge in cinnamon rolls. Diana had a sweet spot for her brothers' John and Steven who she lovingly teased. Her nieces and nephews were never far from her thoughts. She was always able to find unique and thoughtful gifts for them.
Diana enjoyed walking in Point Pleasant Park and Lawrencetown Beach to be close to the oceans crashing waves, and finding inspiration for her pottery and photography. As a certified Master Gardener, gardening was a passion. She got her love for gardening from her father and her uncle Edward.
She was an advocate for the underprivileged and human rights. She was an amazing athlete, bicycling all year round and at the World Out Games, she placed amongst the top five Masters swimmers in Canada. Diana was also a writer and a musician. She was truly a multidimensional person and will be missed greatly.
Memorial reception will be held on Monday, January 2, 2017 from 1-3 pm at Cruikshank's Funeral Home, 2666 Windsor Street, Halifax.
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Patricia Marshall
February 13, 2017
Patricia Marshall
Lucille Bryan
January 4, 2017
I shared an office with Diana at Sunnybrook . A committed, caring, lovely all around person is my memory of Diana. So smart too - a nurse extraordinaire. It was my pleasure to have crossed paths with her. (Angela Mackie, North Vancouver)
January 4, 2017
Diana was a bright light in so many ways when we worked at Sunnybrook. Ever open, loving, compassionate, and generous. I am so sad to hear of her untimely death and send my heartfelt condolences to all her family, friends, and loved ones.
January 4, 2017
I am so sorry to have missed reading about Diana's death during the Christmas Season. I enjoyed working with her on the Pastoral Care Committee at Saint Andrew's United Church in Halifax. She was only with us briefly due to ill health but was a very inspirational woman. I enjoyed having a coffee break with her and having a great chat about nursing and her career. She was such and accomplished lady ( nurse and sports woman) and I enjoyed spending time with her. I am very sad to have missed the visitation for her. Betty Anderson
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Cathy O'Neill
January 3, 2017
I am very saddened to hear of Diana's passing. I had the honour of working with her at Sunnybrook. She was an amazing mentor to me and the reason I am where I am today. I remember many fantastic bike rides home from Sunnybrook with her where there was always laughter and encouragement. My thoughts and prayers are with all of Diana's family.
January 3, 2017
How terribly sad to read of Diana's death. We worked together many years ago in the ICU at Sunnybrook. She was an excellent nurse, fun loving and always willing to lend a helping hand. My thoughts are with her family.
Marg Erskine (Burke)
Rothesay New Brunswick/Toronto
Laurie Jenkins
January 3, 2017
I remember working with Diana at Sunnybrook. Her compassion and commitment to serving seriously ill patients and their families was ever present. She was an exceptional colleague who also had a great sense of humour. I'm sure she will be missed by many. My sincere condolences to Mark and all of Diana's family.
Ted MacDonald
January 2, 2017
I remember Diana as being strong and funny, and consciously caring of the people around her. I enjoyed swimming with her and sharing the occasional post practice goodie. I'm glad I had the pleasure of knowing her. My deepest sympathies to you Mark.
ernie salac
January 2, 2017
Mark and family : Damn sad to hear the passing of such a wonderful, caring and vibrant spirit. Diana was a loving person who constantly cared about others and was sure to brighten your day. Her love of the Boss had me see my first concert and her love of Sting was infectious. Most of all her devotion to Mark, her family and her patients is a standard for all of us to strive for.
Vicki MacKinnon
January 2, 2017
Dear Mark, My thoughts and prayers are with you and all who knew and loved Diana during this difficult time. Although I did not know Diana personally the sense I have is that she was a very special lady who possessed many gifts. For myself and the team in Health and Human Services at Truro Campus our deepest sympathy. May you be comforted knowing we all share in your grief. Our hope is that your multitude of memories of making a life together bring you peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Michelle Smith
January 1, 2017
Dear Mark and family.
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to you all. Although I never met Diana, Mark shared with me stories about Diana's passion for gardening and I very much admired her pottery creations. Although Diana has departed physically, her spirit and passion for life will live on in your hearts and memories. I wish for you comfort in knowing that she has no more pain and peace for the days to come. Praying for you all at this very sad time.
Lisa Goldberg
January 1, 2017
Dearest Mark and family,
I am just hearing the news about beautiful Diana and how deeply saddened I am that her vibrant spirit will not longer be with us. While I haven't had the gift of spending time with her in recent days, she will always be a friend and colleague close to my heart. Her vibrancy, intelligence, generosity, humour and remarkable athleticism will forever remain etched in my heart. Her love of the garden and magnificent backyard filled with such beauty will be a vision I shall never forget. I am thus sending much love and light to each of you during this challenging time.
Valle Pegg
January 1, 2017
We will miss you so much Diana. You were a kind, loving, talented, intelligent and very thoughtful person. I will miss our talks about hosta and gardening. We will treasure the beautiful book you made for us when the family got together. The world will not be same without you in it...you really were an an angel and an inspiration! Sending hugs and love to Mark and all the rest of Family!
Denise (MacDonald) Crowell
January 1, 2017
Dear Mark,
I'm so sorry to hear of Diana's passing. I swam with her a few years ago on the Master's team, and she was always such a warm and welcoming person. She encouraged me many times and was a great support. My most sincere condolences on your loss.
Lynn Riley
January 1, 2017
Dear Mark and family, please accept my deepest sympathies on losing Diana. I worked with her at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre in Toronto for many years. She was an exceptional nurse and respected by all who had the privilege of working with her. It was delight to spend time with her and the world is a better place for having had Diana in it.
Roxanne & Marshall Williams
January 1, 2017
Our sincerest condolences to you Mark. May you find comfort in the precious memories you have. Diana was a beautiful, talented and kind woman. May she rest in peace.
Sheila O'Leary
January 1, 2017
Diana and I started together as faculty at Dalhousie University and she was a wonderful colleague to have. She was dedicated to her students and was always searching for innovative ways to bring information to them.
She was a great walking companion and it was a pleasure to stroll through her garden.
I am so sorry for your loss, Mark, and she will be missed by many others.
Donna Pattinson
December 31, 2016
I'm so sad to hear about Diana. She was a wonderful person. I think about all the fun times we had together when we were young! I wish we had have kept in touch better over the years. She will always have a special place in my heart.
Carol Goodwin
December 31, 2016
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Diana. Truely loved by a wide and varied community, she gave of herself to many. Another light goes out in 2016. My deep condolences to her family. The Master Gardener teachers here at Dal are so sorry she's gone.
Audrey and Don Smith
December 31, 2016
We always thought of Diana as a second daughter, not a daughter in law. She always treated us with love and kindness and had a great sense of humour. She called Audrey "mum" (the way they pronounce it in Lancashire), and Don "big D".
Whenever we met any of her students they made us feel very proud of Diana's achievements. They were so pleased and grateful for her teaching. Diana put in so much extra effort for them.
Diana always took good care of Mark. She always put people she met and worked with ahead of herself.
We greatly enjoyed our outings to Lawrence beach, Cole Harbour, the downtown Halifax parks, and especially Peggy's Cove, with Diana and Mark. She knew the names of all the flowers and bushes.
Halifax is a better place because of the many gardens Diana designed and planted.
Diana was such a good friend (plus a superb medical advisor). She always made us feel very special and life won't be the same now that she is gone.
Anita Sulley
December 31, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss Mark . Diana was such a talented , determined and genorous lady . I remember our times together on the board for the YWCA and our years as Master Gardeners. She will be missed and never forgotten .
December 31, 2016
Dear Mark
We haven't seen each other for quite some time but I will always remember what a kind person Diana was. Your Uncle Jim and Aunt Bert always enjoyed your notes and visits. Mom always commented how thoughtful it was for you both to remember them.
Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Treasure your memories.
Cousin Kathy and Glen
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Freeman Churchill
December 31, 2016
It was a pleasure to be counted as a friend and team mate. Always complimentary and smiling.
My heartfelt condolences to Mark and family.
Freeman Churchill
Suzanne Kennedy
December 31, 2016
Diana was a special person who had a great sense of humour and a giving nature. We traveled a few times when we worked together and those trips were full of interesting conversation, laughs and listening to some of the music that she enjoyed (which was different :) Mark, you are a strong man, both of you being through so much, I wish you peace and comfort as you move ahead with your life.
December 31, 2016
On behalf of the Atlantic Master Gardeners Association may I express our sorrow. We share Diana's passion for gardening and her loss to our organization is deeply felt. Our thoughts are with her family and friends at this sad time. Lynn Brooks president AMGA, Halifax
Paula Prendegast
December 31, 2016
Diana and I worked together for several years. She was a thoughtful, intelligent, generous, and talented woman. My thoughts and prayers are with you...
Tanya Dutton
December 30, 2016
Dear Mark,
Darryl and I are profoundly saddened by the passing of Diana. She was such a wonderful person and I always enjoyed our chats poolside and at post-practice breakfasts. We had many wonderful moments of laughter. Our sincere condolences to you and to Diana's family. You are in our prayers.
Pam Hardy
December 30, 2016
I didn't know Diana, but she sounds like she was an amazing person, who will be missed. My condolences go out to her family.
Michelle Hofman
December 30, 2016
Gentle hugs to Mark, Sandy, Joe, John and Steven and families. My life was enriched by her presence and now she is an everlasting memory always with me.
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