Diane Jane Hanke

1943 - 2014

Diane Jane Hanke obituary, 1943-2014

BORN

1943

DIED

2014

FUNERAL HOME

Oshawa Funeral Home

847 King Street West

Oshawa, Ontario

Diane Hanke Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 23, 2014.

HANKE, Diane Jane
After a lengthy battle, on Saturday, February 22nd, 2014 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa with her family by her side at 70 years of age. Beloved wife of Guy for 51 years. Loving and devoted mother of Barbara-Ann Hanke, Bryan Hanke (Laurie) and Brad Hanke (Barb). Cherished Nanie of Ryan, Ashleigh, Courtney, Connor, Tristen, Evan and Makayla. Dear sister of Donny Newell (Eleanor) and Doreen Tighe. She will be fondly remembered by her extended family and friends. The family are grateful to Dr. James Swan for his dedication, compassion, care and friendship over many years. Visitation will be held at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) on Tuesday, February 25, 2014 from 2:00 – 4:00 and 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Wednesday, February 26, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. Interment Thornton Cemetery. At the family's request memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or SickKids Foundation would be appreciated.

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13 Entries

March 1, 2014

Dianne & Yves

Brad, Barb, Evan, Makayla and the Hanke family, our deepest condolences in the loss of such an amazing woman.

February 27, 2014

Our condolences to you Bryan, Brad and Family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.


Sean, Tracy, Brendan
and Ryan (Newcastle,ON)

February 27, 2014

Lori Vold

My sincere condolences to all of you. Diane was a special lady, that I was honoured to have known.

February 25, 2014

Our Condolence to Bryan, Laurie, Connor and Tristen...very sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom Bryan...hang on to all of those great memories your mother, grandmother has given you over the years... Donna, Chris, Jordan and Josh Bailey

February 25, 2014

Karen Lynch

Condolences to all of you!! Please take care!!

February 24, 2014

Mr. Hanke, Barb, Bryan, and Brad
Please know we are thinking of you during this difficult time.
Jeff, Michelle, Mackenzie and Brock Haley

February 24, 2014

Dave and Theresa Hamilton

Our condolences to Uncle Guy and family.she was a remarkable example of a postitive influence on our family and she will be sadly missed.

February 24, 2014

Michelle keats

Our sincere condolences to you Uncle Guy, Barbara, Bryan, Brad and families. Aunt Diane was a Special Brave Lady, we are going to miss her. We Love you Aunt Diane Rest In Peace Love Always Michelle & Barry & Kids...xo

February 24, 2014

Tristan Crabb

My condolences to Diane's family and friends. Diane I hope you have found peace in your transition from body to spirit. You will be deeply missed.

February 24, 2014

Deborah Antoniadis

Our sincere condolences to you Uncle Guy, Barbara, Bryan, Brad and families. Aunt Diane was a lovely brave women and we will all miss her so much. May she rest in peace.
Love and prayers
Deborah and John & Family

February 24, 2014

Shirley Parry

My sincere condolences to Guy and the family on Diane's passing. I had the privilege of meeting and sharing time with Diane on several occasions and she truly was an inspiration to all who knew her. She fought hard and never complained and was alway such a positive upbeat person. The world has lost a lovely lady and she will be missed by all who knew her.

February 24, 2014

Sharon Parcells

You will be sadly missed by all your friends and family. Your positive attitude through all the pain is an inspiration to all who had the privilege of knowing you. Rest in peace Diane

February 23, 2014

Diane Hadada

Our heartfelt condolences to Guy, Barbara, Bryan, Brad and families. Diane was a very special lady who had an incredible strength of spirit and courage and enjoyed a good story and joke. She embraced life and her family.
Maya Angelou said:
"People do not remember what you said, people do not remember what you did, but people remember how you made them feel". We will remember Diane.

Diane, Donna, Deanna, Jackie and families.

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