It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Diana Howard (née Rouleau), who died peacefully on August 12, just two months shy of her 94th birthday. She was married to the love of her life, Norm (predeceased) for nearly 70 years. Together, they raised three children: Dan (Sheila), Nicole, and Lianne. She was a fun and hands-on grandmother to Drew, Megan, Hannah, and Logan. Diana was the devoted daughter of Alvarez and Demerise Rouleau and a cherished sister to Anne, Leonie, Raymond, JP, and Maurice (all predeceased).

Diana spent her professional career as a travel agent, beginning with Air Canada, the Vacation Shoppe and later with CAA travel. She loved helping people plan their dream holidays and took pride in every detail. Like her husband, Diana was happiest when active. She was an avid swimmer, tennis player, and skater. A voracious reader and crossword puzzle enthusiast, she preferred a quiet evening with a good book to a crowded room, yet she relished lively political debates with anyone brave enough to take her on. She treasured time with her sisters, laughing and “solving the world’s problems.”

A child of the Depression, Diana was pragmatic, fiercely loyal, and had an uncanny knack for finding solutions. She was dependable, strong, and lived life entirely on her own terms. Her happy place was always among her family, with a book close at hand. The family wishes to give a special thank you to Lianne, who was her main caregiver in these last few years, allowing her to remain in the home she and Norm built in 1958.

As per our mother’s wishes, no services are planned. Cremation services provided by Simple Wishes of the North Sudbury and Crystal Crematorium.

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