DIANE PRISCILLA REID

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DIANE PRISCILLA REID

(nee LAMBERT)

September 4, 1930 – June 18, 2025

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Diane Reid "Nanny" on June 18, surrounded by the love of her family.

Diane leaves the legacy of three generations. Sons Daryl (Sheila), Don (Monique), and Jeff (Terezija). Grandchildren Melanie (Logan), Jaileah (Dave), Josh (Cassandra), Kevin, Courtney (Branden), Krista, Corey, Amber, Westley (Pooja), Brenden (Sara), Tim, and Whitney (Craig). Great-grandchildren Lily, Tristen (Sequoia), Dawson (Julia), Addison, Bradyn, Teagan, Kingston, Xavier, Maeva, Elsie and Marshall.

Diane was predeceased by a brother in infancy, infant grandson Jordan, son-in-law Julien Marion, brother Don Lambert, sister Ruth Sicotte, husband Norman, special friend Hubert Jette, sister Carol B. Jones, and daughter Patrice (Marion) Burgess.

Diane was born on September 4, 1930, in Gravelbourg, Saskatchewan. When she was ten years old the family made the move to Transcona. Along with her favourite sister Carol, many memories were made spending time ice skating and camping at St. Malo with their cousins when they were children.

As a teenager, Diane found a job at Eaton's colouring photographs. She mastered that quickly and soon took a job working in the dark room printing photos.

A few years later, she met Norman, and they were married in 1949. With the arrival of oldest son, Daryl, Diane's purpose became raising their family and building their life together in Transcona.

With a young family, Norm and Diane decided to build what would become the cherished family 'camp' at Ottermere, Ontario. Many years of happy memories were made there with countless blueberry pies, beach days, and pancake breakfasts cooked on the woodstove.

Diane was an excellent baker, cook, entertainer, and housekeeper. We will treasure the years of special family dinners she spared no detail in prepaing. She also gave special attention to her hair and makeup both of which were always perfect, with the weekly Wednesday hair appointment being a ritual for decades.

The relationship between Diane and her sister Carol was a very special one. She was like a second Mother and Grandmother to our family. She and Diane were inseparable and had matching wardrobes which they often joked about!

Some of us were lucky to have inherited Diane's wry sense of humour and her no-nonsense kind of determination. It was this way of thinking that got her through life's toughest challenges- Including losing Norm, our beloved Dad/Bopi and her sister Carol; beating breast cancer in 2021; and most recently the passing of her daughter, Patrice.

Thank you to the special ladies at Devonshire House for the friendships Diane enjoyed with you over the past eight years. She was very much looking forward to getting back to bingo and cards, and loved showing off her winnings to all of us.

Respecting Diane's wishes there will be no formal service, instead a private ceremony will be held at the Transcona Cemetery.

Those who wish to make a donation in Diane's memory may choose a charity close to your heart. Diane supported animal welfare, cancer and lung research.

Nanny, your love will live on always, and we will carry you in our hearts forever.



Arrangements entrusted to: Interlake Cremation & Memorial Services

Tributes: www.interlakecremation.ca

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 28, 2025