Elizabeth Diane Colford (Dunne)

Passed peacefully away after an inspirational battle with Parkinson’s Disease, at St. Clare’s Mercy Hospital on Friday, February 16, 2018, Diane Colford in her 75th year. Predeceased by her parents, Richard and Sydney Dunne; brother-in-laws: James (Tiny) Colford, Michael O’Leary and Wayne King; sister-in-law: Jill Colford. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories, her husband of almost 50 years, Robert (Bob) Colford; her sons: Sean (Stephanie) and Andrew (Sheena McCrate); grandchildren: Esther, Stephen, Greta, Catherine, Claire and Euan; Brother: James (Maureen); Sisters: Helen; Maureen and Marian; Sister-in-law: Gertrude O’Leary, as well as many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Diane cared for her family deeply and loved to gather them together for meals to celebrate special occasions. She was an avid gardener and could often be seen admiring her flowers from the front step of her house on Topsail Road. She had a true passion for sewing and crafts to the delight of many and truly enjoyed the children’s crafts she prepared once the grandchildren came along. While Diane volunteered with many organizations over the years, her greatest accomplishment in her final years were her six grandchildren. She was an amazing “Nanny” who will be sadly missed by them. She left them with incredible memories of baking cookies, pancake nights, Christmas Eve stories, and Easter egg hunts. Never to be forgotten by them are the many times she would tell their parents that it was a “Nanny’s” prerogative to spoil her grandchildren. Diane will be missed by a large circle of friends who shared many laughs, joys and tears with her. Her many card groups will remember how she loved the game of bridge and 120s. Her grandchildren often passed many an afternoon playing a game of crib or scat with Nanny. One thing that was evident in Diane’s life was not only her commitment to her long-time friends but their commitment to her. Words cannot express our sincere thanks for the countless number of hospital and home visits, meals, phone calls, and true acts of support for the family throughout Diane’s illness. A special thanks to her cousin and friend, Kay Connors and to the many other close friends of Diane and Bob’s that have been with them throughout this journey. The family would also like to thank her caregivers, Darlene and Stacey and the many other doctors and nurses who cared for her these past few years. Visitation at Caul’s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road on Saturday from 5:00 pm – 9:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm on Sunday. Funeral Mass will take place on Monday, February 19th, 2018 at 9:30 a.m. from Corpus Christi Church, with cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Parkinson’s Society of Canada.