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Diane Cressman Obituary
Diane lived a life of faith rooted in service to others. Two volunteer service experiences as a young woman in New Mexico and Colorado firmly established her on this path. After retiring from a career working as an RPN with the Canadian Red Cross, providing home care services, she continued to operate her foot care business for seniors. Throughout her life Diane did volunteer work with her church, Stirling Avenue Mennonite, and several faith-based organizations. She deeply valued the relationships these experiences brought her and will be missed by those she worked with and cared for.
Diane took great pleasure in listening to choral and classical music. She enjoyed singing in her church choir and the Grand Philharmonic Choir for many years. She loved working with her hands knitting, cross stitching and knotting comforters. We remember countless hours of her knitting mittens and hats destined for the Clothing Centre or special gifts. She loved her family and kept in touch with us wherever we travelled and lived. She found peace in nature and time in contemplation at the cottage in Red Bay. We have many fond memories of being with Diane.
Lovingly remembered by her brother and sister-in-law David and Anita Cressman of Waterloo and their family: Jeff Cressman and Cindy Choua of Aldinga, South Australia; James Cressman and Rachel Schmidt, Ellie and Nadine of Toronto and Jon and Fiona Jewitt Cressman, Zayden, Xavier and Suri of Coolum Beach, Queensland. Predeceased by her parents Fred and Erma (Dedels) Cressman.
A memorial service will be held at Erb & Good Family Funeral Home for immediate family and will be live streamed on February 12th, 2022, at 7 p.m. The livestream link will be available on Diane's obituary page at www.erbgood.com.
Memorial donations to Stirling Avenue Mennonite church with a designation to Stirling Suppers can be arranged through the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo at www.erbgood.com or 519-745-8445 and would be appreciated by the family.
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Kathy Cavinder
May 2, 2022
Diane was my "ROCK" during my time in Mennonite Voluntary Service I´m La Junta (CO) back I´m the `80s!!! She made me laugh EVERY Day ... and prayed over me during "difficult" times which I was in with my JOBS! Her Handwriting was SUPERB as she ALWAYS kept in touch ... my heartfelt Letters ... to yours, Di!!!
Karen Dennison
March 26, 2022
many thoughts and prayers to your family. Dianne was very kind to our family,
Karen Dennison
March 26, 2022
Hello Dianne's family,
Our family just found out today that Dianne had passed away. We want to offer our prayers and thoughts.
Our names are Tim Karen Dennison Epp and we rented the Dunroamin cottage for many years and we were planning to rent when we heard about your loss.
Dianne was always kind and so thoughtful through the years. A year and half ago Tim loss his father so we cut our visit to the cottage short and she gave a refund which she didn't have to.
Almost every summer we rented the cottage, one of our kids would leave something behind ...teddy bear or sweatshirt , Dianne would let us know and hold on it until the following summer. We had wonderful time and great memories of Dianne hospitality and Red Bay.
I'm in health care field and the last few difficult years Dunroamin became my happy and sacred place. thanks Dianne.
I personally will miss calling her and chatting on the phone.
margaret martin
February 12, 2022
so sorry for the loss of your sister
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Dianne Borch
February 3, 2022
So sorry to hear of Diane´s passing at such a young age. I have fond memories of chatting regularly with Diane and her parents after Sunday summer services at the Red Bay Community Church. Think of them each time I´d bike by Done Roamin´.
Maureen Schweigert
February 3, 2022
I would like to offer my deepest sympathies on the passing of Diane. Diane became a friend to me during the time she came to my home to offer foot care to me. I enjoyed our conversations each time with her. She was a lovely lady.
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