DODD, Barbara Diane Dodd

DODD, Barbara Diane Dodd   –   Aged 82, passed away peacefully at home on the morning of January 1, 2023, surrounded by her loving children.

Diane was born August 15, 1940, in Kingston, to Lorne and Rhoda Hodgston (nee Phillips).

She grew up in Kingston with her older brother, Bernard, and younger sister, Karen.

She attended Rideau Public School and KCVI (skipping two grades), where she was a top student with a deep interest in literature. Diane attended Queen’s University, beginning her studies in 1958.

While at Queen’s, she met her beloved husband, David, marrying in 1960.

With her marriage, Diane dedicated her life to being a fantastic mother, creating a welcoming home full of love, learning and many, many pets.

She inspired those who knew her through her dedication to the simple Christian virtue of doing unto others as you would have them do unto you. Diane and David moved numerous times in the early years of their marriage, living in Toronto, Sudbury, Windsor, Lethbridge, and Kanata.

Once her children had reached school age, Diane embarked upon a career as a teacher.

Diane was predeceased by her husband, David; and her brother, Bernard. She is survived by her sister, Karen; her loving children, Mary (Dan), Michael, Brian (Dana) and Theresa (Caleb); and her granddaughters, Claire, Leigh, Diane, Cara, Maeve and Ailish. Diane loved her children and never stopped being their mom. S

he loved her granddaughters and treasured every moment she could spend with them. Diane will be sorrowfully missed by her family, as well as her many friends. “You are the light of the world … let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.”

Diane’s life will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Thursday, January 12, 2023, with a Funeral Mass at St. Mary Star of the Sea Roman Catholic Church in Port Credit and a reception to follow at the Waterside Inn.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society in Diane’s memory. 

Condolences and memories may be emailed to tributesdiane@gmail.com.