DIAMOND, Nancy Lynn - Regional and Oshawa City Councillor, Nancy L. Diamond died at Toronto Western Hospital on Sunday, February 12th, 2017.
A strong and dedicated community leader, she served as Oshawa’s Mayor for 12 years, and as a Regional Councillor for three terms.
She is survived by her daughter Suzie Diamond, and two grandsons, Verdi and Seth, all of Guelph.
Her husband, Fred, died in 2011.
A brother, Ross Darling (Marie) died before her.
She is survived by a brother-in-law, Cliff Rowe (Liz deceased) of Lovell, Maine; a niece, Cheryl Hachey (Dennis) of Fredericton, New Brunswick; nephews, Michael (Nancy) Darling of Calgary, Alberta, Don (Patti) Darling of Saint John, New Brunswick, Doug (Marsha) Rowe of Portland, Maine, Brian (Karen) Rowe of Worthington, Massachusetts, Mark (Allison) Rowe of Hartsville, South Carolina, Chris Green of Vancouver, BC and Mike Green of Perth, Western Australia.
Born in Sudbury in 1941, Nancy was a graduate of Queen’s University, and held senior positions in both the public and private sectors before moving to Oshawa, her home of choice.
In addition to her duties as a local and regional councillor, she earned the YWCA Woman of Distinction Award for her community work. She was honourary president, IODE Golden Jubilee Chapter; honourary member of the Business and Professional Women’s Club Durham and Children’s Aid Society; honourary director and life member of Friends of Second Marsh; and a recipient of an award from the Durham Labour Council.
Prior to entering local politics, Diamond was deeply involved in the community serving as: president of the Oshawa Senior Citizens' Centre, the Oshawa Housing Company, and the University Women’s Club.
She served on boards and committees of the Oshawa-Durham Symphony Orchestra, Oshawa Folks Arts Council, Multicultural Council of Oshawa & District, Outreach Child Abuse Prevention, Multiple Sclerosis Walk-a-thon, Denise House, Unemployed Help Centre and Sunrise Seniors. She was also a Meals on Wheels volunteer.
Memorial visitation will take place in the Council Chamber at Oshawa City Hall, 50 Centre St. S., Oshawa on Saturday, February 18th from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
A Memorial service will be held at St. George's Memorial Anglican Church, 51 Centre St. S., Oshawa on Monday, February 20th at 3:00 p.m.
Memorial donations to a “Nancy L. Diamond Scholarship” at UOIT would be appreciated and can be made through McINTOSH-ANDERSON-KELLAM FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King Street East, Oshawa (905-433-5558).
Online condolences may be shared at makfuneralhome.com.
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