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DIANNE DENISE HAMILL

Date of Passing: Jan 06, 2017

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DIANNE DENISE HAMILL It is with the heaviest of hearts the family of Dianne announces her passing, at her home in Oakbank, on Friday, January 6, 2017, at the age of 42 years, following a brave battle with cancer. She will be sadly missed by her husband Trevor, their two sons, Jack and Luke, as well as her mother Jocelyn. To say Dianne was unconventional would be an understatement. With her dry, sarcastic, and often dark sense of humour, she was unique in everything, unorthodox, and always breaking the norm. At home she was always creating weird songs, loved to sing, paint, draw and write. Dianne was also unconventional in her medical treatment and rehabilitation. She always wanted to be treated and viewed as a person instead of a patient. She was a fighter. Her strength was immeasurable. Dianne was part of Women: Redefined, a book project showing what breast cancer looks like after surgery. In the book, Dianne's quirkiness, strength and stubborn nature were on full display, as rather than hide what cancer had done to her, she wanted to show off what she had done to cancer. "It does not define me, but it does empower me." When asked if anything positive came from the experience, she wrote, "Appreciation of life and how much stuff we worry about truly doesn't matter - something everyone says, but few truly understand." She is with Grandpa Jack and Walter now. Life must end, Love never does - Mitch Albom A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. at Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 401 Kildare Avenue West, Winnipeg, MB. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to CancerCare Manitoba. www.seasonsfunerals.ca
Publish Date: Jan 10, 2017

DIANNE DENISE HAMILL It is with heaviest of hearts the family of Dianne announce her passing at her home in Oakbank on Friday, January 6, 2017 at the age of 42 years. She will be sadly missed by her husband Trevor; their sons, Jack and Luke as well as her mother Jocelyn. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. at Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd 401 Kildare Avenue West, Winnipeg, MB. A complete obituary will follow. seasonsfunerals.ca


Publish Date: Jan 9, 2017

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 10, 2017

Condolences & Memories (25 entries)

  • My deepest condolences to you and your family, Jocelyn. Our thoughts and prayers for strength to you all on such a terrible loss. - Posted by: Paul Klassen (Friend/Colleague) on: Jan 26, 2017

  • Dear Trevor, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. - Posted by: Marie Speare (Colleague) on: Jan 19, 2017

  • Dear Trevor, I'm so very sorry to hear about your wife. Hugs and condolences to you and your boys...Sheri - Posted by: Sheri Turner (Former co-worker) on: Jan 15, 2017

  • Thoughts are with you and your family. - Posted by: Jason Thompson (Trevor's school friend from waaay back. ) on: Jan 14, 2017

  • Dear Trevor, I am deeply sorry about your loss. I know how hard it is to let go a loved one because a member of my family went through the same experience. I hope you can find comfort and peace with the love of your sons and other members of your family. In sympathy Silvia Cardona - Posted by: Silvia Cardona (co-worker) on: Jan 12, 2017

  • Dear Trevor and family, I am so terribly sorry to hear the sad news of Dianne's passing. Please accept my sincere and heartfelt condolences, and my apologies for not being able to attend the service today as I am not in Winnipeg. Please know that I am thinking about you, Jack and Luke and praying for you and everyone who loved her. Love and hugs to you. - Posted by: Lorraine Kester (Former co-worker) on: Jan 11, 2017

  • Trevor - Please accept my deepest sympathies for the loss of your wife. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the boys during these difficult times. Rob - Posted by: Rob Roy (Co-worker) on: Jan 11, 2017

  • Dear Trevor, Jack and Luke, I am deeply sorry to hear about the loss of Dianne. My thoughts are with your family. The tide recedes but leaves behind bright seashells on the sand. The sun goes down, but gentle warmth still lingers on the land. The music stops, and yet it echoes on in sweet refrains….. For every joy that passes, something beautiful remains. …. Anonymous - Posted by: Jennifer Low (Co-Worker) on: Jan 11, 2017

  • Dear Trevor My sincerest condolences to you and your family. My thoughts are with you all at this time. - Posted by: Brenda Grabowski (Co-worker) on: Jan 11, 2017

  • My sincere condolences to Trevor and your children. I admired Dianne's writing/articles - she was so very good at covering challenging story opportunities within our community of Springfield as they came up for submitting in The Clipper Weekly. - Posted by: Angela Temple () on: Jan 11, 2017

  • We're very sorry for the loss of Dianne....she will be missed terribly by her family and all her good friends. - Posted by: Gren & Wendy Winslow () on: Jan 11, 2017

  • The last time we talked, Dianne told me: 'The Lord is stronger than any giant you face'. I can't believe she's gone. This is but one example of many of how amazing she was. Even during her own battle she found time to bring me comfort in mine. From teenage girls in French class to team mates at the Gasthaus Gutenberger restaurant to mothers and to warriors in this battle of life, we saw each other go through so many different rights of passage. I will miss you Dianne Hamill. I will miss your humour, your wit and your bravery. I will pray for your young sons and your husband and all who love you that we may find peace in the knowledge that you are now at rest. You fought hard. You will never be forgotten. I'm sorry that I'm in BC otherwise nothing would stop me from saying farewell in person. My deepest condolences to Trevor and Luke and Jack, as well as all her other friends and family. - Posted by: Lori Nakashima (Friend) on: Jan 10, 2017

  • Dear Trevor and Family Please accepted our deepest heartfelt sympathies on your loss of Dianne. May you find comfort in the memories of fun times you've shared. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family in this difficult time. Hugs always! - Posted by: Dana Campo (Cousin) on: Jan 10, 2017

  • Couldn't have asked for a better cousin, friend, and role model. You were always the cool one I wanted to be just like when I grew up. Love you forever. - Posted by: Jessica Vincent (Family) on: Jan 10, 2017

  • Dear Trevor, Jack & Luke. Dianne was truly a remarkable woman and I enjoyed every minute we had to spend together. Our hearts are heavy with her loss. Uncle and I both offer you our deepest sympathies and love. May you find peace as time goes by as you remember her always for her true love. - Posted by: David & Debbie () on: Jan 10, 2017

  • Dearest Trevor, my heart aches at your loss, for you and your family may the beautiful memories of her become keepsakes of your heart. Lots of love and hugs , Luana - Posted by: Luana Tavener (Co-worker) on: Jan 10, 2017

  • Dear Trevor, please accept our deepest condolences on the loss of Dianne. We're so very sorry to hear this. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Jack and Luke during this difficult time. - Posted by: Michelle Dumont & Chris Klassen (Friends) on: Jan 10, 2017

  • Dear Trevor, I was saddened to learn of your great loss. My most heartfelt condolences. May strength and special memories help you through this difficult time. Erwin - Posted by: Erwin huebner (Colleague) on: Jan 10, 2017

  • Dianne interviewed me when I first came to Springfield 14 years ago. Years later I got to work with her at the Clipper and was treated to her sharp, observational sense of humour and her love of community. Early last year Dianne won first place at the Manitoba Community Newspapers Association awards night for her story on a Springfield woman who overcame her own health challenges. It was written with sensitivity and grace. - Posted by: Tony Zerucha (co-worker) on: Jan 10, 2017

  • So terribly sorry for your loss Jocelyn. Our thoughts and prayers are with your at this time. Garth, Sara and Sheryl (Barala Kennels) - Posted by: Barala Kennels (Friend) on: Jan 10, 2017

  • I love you so much Dianne - my heart is broken...You were the most amazing wonderful friend anyone could ask for. I am so lucky I met you at ASC all those many years ago. We have shared so much together and were supposed to grow old together. I love you dearly... - Posted by: Heather Hilo (Friend) on: Jan 09, 2017

  • Dear Trevor My deepest sympathies on the passing of Dianne. Know that the thoughts and prayers of family and friends are sent to give you and the boys strength in this very difficult time. May memories of good times shared together warm your hearts. Barbara - Posted by: Barbara Crutchley (Friend) on: Jan 09, 2017

  • It was a great privilege, as a next door neighbour, to watch Diane grow up into a lovely caring young woman. Also to see her falling in love with Trevor. It is with deep sadness I send my heartfelt condolences. God bless all of you. - Posted by: Barbara Wilson () on: Jan 09, 2017

  • Trevor - Please accept my most heartfelt sympathies for the loss of your wife Dianne. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. May you find peace and comfort in the beautiful memories you shared with her and your boys. Terry Hnatiuk - Posted by: Terry Hnatiuk (Co-worker) on: Jan 09, 2017

  • Dear Trevor, Please accept our sincere condolences on your loss. Our thoughts will be with you and your family. Kumar and Angelina - Posted by: Kumar Sharma (Co-worker) on: Jan 09, 2017

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