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DIANA (DEANE) HODGSON (LAIRD) -
Date of Passing: Mar 01, 2016
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryDIANA (DEANE) HODGSON (nee LAIRD) 1931 - 2016 Deane passed away suddenly at home on March 1, 2016 from complications of Pulmonary Fibrosis. Predeceased by her parents Astrid and Bernie Laird, and her father Leonard "Skipper" Holst. Deane is survived by her loving husband Donald, cherished daughters Debbie Hodgson and Dawn-Marie (Brett) Pilcher, grandchildren Brittney and Tristan Pilcher, three special granddogs - Lily, May and Gus, sister-in-law Kathy Predy (Hodgson) with husband Ernie, and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends in Canada, USA, Sweden, England and Australia. Deane loved to play bridge, crib, bowl, curl, golf, crossword puzzles and was a member of the Winnipeg Canoe Club for years. She enjoyed watching sports especially football and her favourite teams the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Seattle Seahawks. She had a very special place in her heart for animals and regularly donated to the S.P.C.A. Deane's professional career started at Osler, Hammond & Nanton in Winnipeg followed by Canadian National Railways accounting department in Winnipeg and Edmonton from 1952 to 1962. Once married to Don in 1962 they lived in Calgary and then Seattle, in which time their two daughters were born and she chose to stay home to raise, mentor and guide them. Upon returning to Winnipeg, Deane started what became a 17 year career selling Real Estate for Royal LePage. Deane and Don moved to Victoria in 2004 and enjoyed West Coast retirement until Pulmonary Fibrosis necessitated a return to Winnipeg to be closer to family. They lived at Sturgeon Creek II until her passing. Cremation has taken place with a private, immediate family interment. A celebration of life will be held on Tuesday, March 22 at 2:00 p.m. at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 4000 Portage Ave. with The Rev. Karen Lumley, St. Andrew's River Heights United Church, officiating. A special thank you to first responders, nurses, caregivers, managers and staff at Sturgeon Creek II - with special mention of Judy Palmer, Lillian Grabowski, Cathy McKay and Claire Madden. Flowers gratefully declined. If so desired donations to S.P.C.A. or Canadian Diabetes would be appreciated. Sköl! For those who wish to sign the online Guest Book please visit our website. Chapel Lawn www.chapellawn.ca 204-885-9715
Publish Date: Mar 19, 2016
DIANA (DEANE) HODGSON (nee LAIRD) 1931 - 2016 Deane died suddenly at home on March 1 from complications of pulmonary fibrosis. A Celebration of Deane's Life will be held at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 4000 Portage Avenue. Date and time to be confirmed in a full obituary in the March 19 edition. Chapel Lawn www.chapellawn.ca 204-885-9715
Publish Date: Mar 5, 2016
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 19, 2016
Condolences & Memories (5 entries)
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Deepest sympathies to Don, Dawn and Family and Deb and family. I have the fondest memories of Deane and I know her passing has left a huge void. Hugs across the miles. - Posted by: terrie cop (family friend) on: Mar 19, 2016
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She was such a lovely woman who will clearly be missed by many. We were so lucky to have have had the opportunity to know her, we always enjoyed her visits to Ohio! We wish we could be there for our good friend Debbie and the rest of the family. Our hearts and prayers are with you all. - Posted by: Andrea & Brian (Friends) on: Mar 19, 2016
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She was a wonderful, sincere person who made everyone feel welcome. - Posted by: Greg (friend) on: Mar 19, 2016
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I wish I could be with you all I during the celebration of your moms life. We will never forget what a wonderful and patient lady she was with us when purchasing our first home as a newly married couple 25 years ago. She saw that house and told us it was for us, and it was, it was the best home ever. Always kind, caring and concerned for others, she will be greatly missed. Patty and family - Posted by: Patty and Sean Darvill (Family friends) on: Mar 19, 2016
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I would like to express my greatest sympathies to the family. I have been very fortunate to have found a dear friend, Dawn, who is so kind, generous, thoughtful and giving. I know this was a result of her close relationship to her mother Deane and her dad. Deane should be very proud of her girls, Debbie and Dawn. They are wonderful and have caring loving families and friends. Brett, Brittney and Tristan are so kind and strong you will be able to count on them for love and support. Your mom will be greatly missed, she was so wonderful person with a successful career. Thinking of you during these difficult times. Hugs and Kisses, Aline - Posted by: Aline Bassett (Friend of the family) on: Mar 19, 2016
