Peacefully at her home on Friday, March 16, 2018 of London in her 68th year. Loving mother of Gregory Buragina of London, Melissa and Michael Matthews of Arva, and Anne and Nathan Radley of London. Cherished grandmother of Chali, and Maude; Lucy and Oliver and baby Matthews (June 2018). Dearest friend to Charlie Cassar. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Peter and Pat Hammond of London, Dan and Cathy Hammond of Sudbury, Gord and Ruth Hammond of Simpsons Corner, Nova Scotia, Shelley Smith of Edmonton,Alberta, Beth and Steve Johnstone of Conception Bay South, Newfoundland, and Bryan and Janet Hammond of Courtenay, British Columbia. Predeceased by a sister Donna Hammond in 1952. Diana will be greatly missed by her children, grandchildren and her many family and friends.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Windermere Manor (200 Collip Circle, London) on Thursday, March 22, 2018 from 1-4 pm with a short service to commence at 2 pm. Grand Hall Entrance, complimentary parking available. Haskett Funeral Homes, Lucan entrusted with arrangements.
Donations in Diana’s honor can be made to the Kidney Foundation of Canada.
We are always willing to go where called upon but this image shows a visual of the communities that our included in our initial transportation fee. We offer a 40km radius from any of our 5 locations (Arva (London), Exeter, Lucan, Seaforth, and Zurich). Any mileage beyond the included 40km will be charged a rate of $2.50/km (one way travel only).
Heather Buckingham
Friends and Family of Dianna Hammond
So truly sorry to hear that Dianna had passed…
A truly beautiful person — inside and out.
She would do anything for a complete stranger… but lord love you if she heard you ‘hired’ out a job that she thought she could teach you how to do yourself. Sometimes she scared me with her intensity and drive!
I remember visiting her in Parkwood soon after a motorcycle accident that would have easily killed a lesser being. She was giving the ‘professionals’ a stink eye because they were telling her how limited her life would be now.
Not Dianna… She simply refused to accept that and proved them all wrong.
Nobody could decorate like Dianna!!
Sandra Dyke
So very sorry to hear of cousin Diana’s passing. Our thoughts are with you all at this difficult time.
Sandy and Jim Dyke
St. John’s, NL.
Cathy & Dan Hammond
Dear Greg, Mellissa, Ann and families,
It takes a special person to be a good Mom, but it takes an even more special person to be the Mom of great children. You are all proof that your Mom was a very, very, very special person. She held each of you deep within her heart and was proud to be your Mom, and Grandma to her grandkids.
Children and grandchildren continue the legacy their Mother begins. Your Mom has built a strong legacy, that we know you will continue on.
Our heartfelt thoughts are with you and yours. It was an honour and a privilege to have her as a big sister and for us to be a part of your Mom’s life.
Love Dan and Cathy
Cathy & Dan Hammond
Dear Charlie,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. You were a true friend and Diana never hesitated to say how fortunate she was to have you in her life.
Our sincerest condolences for your loss.
Dan and Cathy
Catherine Hammond
Dear Greg, Melissa, Anne and families,
It takes a special person to be a good Mom, but it takes an even more special person to be the Mom of great children. You are all proof that your Mom was a very very very special person. She held each of you deep within her heart and was proud to be your Mom, and Grandma to her grandkids.
Children and grandchildren continue the legacy their Mother begins. Your Mom has built a strong legacy, that we know you will continue on.
Our thoughts are with you and yours. It was an honour and a privilege to have her as a big sister, a friend, and for us to be a part of your Mom’s life.
Love Dan and Cathy
Shirley Boutcher
So sad to hear of Diana passing. Condolences to all the family. She was so talented in many ways.
Fondly remembered, Shirley (Norris) Boutcher
Shirley Boutcher
Condolence to all the family with the passing of Diana. So sorry she died at an early age as she had so much to offer in her talents.
Fondly remembered,
Shirley (Norris) Boutcher
Gordon Hammond
We have all lost a dear friend, Mother, sister and partner.
My condolences go out to Gregory, Melisa, Anne and their families.
I believe that Dianna lived her life with gusto, love and an adventurous spirit I hope that all who take the time to read this remember Dianna as the fun loving person that I remember
Adrienne Steeper
Our deepest condolences Ann and family! Thinking of you all!
Love ❤️ Adrienne,Rick,Emilie and Hailey Steeper xoxo
Bryan Hammond
We are deeply saddened by the loss of Diana.
For me, I have lost a caring Sister. For others, a caring Mother, Grand Mother, Aunt or friend.
No matter who Diana is to you, she will always be in our hearts.
Diana, You will always be remembered, and remembered all ways.
Your Little Kid Brother, (and family)
Bryan and Janet Hammond. Courtenay British Columbia.
Daughter Samantha and Grand Daughter Sienna, Langford British Columbia.
Son Derek, Saanich British Columbia
and Son Steven, Burnaby British Columbia.
Connie Scott
Melissa and Mike, we offer our deepest sympathy. We wish you strength as you gather to celebrate the life of a very special mom, taken way to young. Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you learn to live in an altered way. We wish we could be there for this ceremony. Love Aunt Connie and Uncle Steve
Pat Holland
Greg, Melissa, Anne, Charlie and families
I am so heart broken after hearing of your mom’s passing
I do take solace in knowing that your mother was our friend… a true friend, some one we could always count on,
Rita and I always enjoyed her company, the dinners and the hilarious stories she would tell us, good and bad,
Your mother could remodel a home, and do mostly all the work herself, she had that gift.
I will miss her deeply.
However, If I can provide some comfort at all your mother and my Rita are having a good chat right now…. true friends reunited.
You will all be in my thoughts, while going through this difficult time…
Pat
Greg and Hank Kalinowski
Greg, Mellissa and Anne, Greg and I would like to express our sincere condolences to you and your family on the passing of your mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.
Karen, Tony and Nathan Giampa
Greg, Melissa and Anne and families. Our sincere condolences to all of you on the passing of your mother. We have fond memories of Diana and our hearts go out to you at such a difficult time. You are in our prayer.
Tom & Betty Cox
Dear Pete and Pat and Diana’s family, We were very sorry to hear that Diana had been taken from you so early. Know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time. God Bless you all.
Tony Mercer & Elaine Sullivan
Beth, Steve and family:
Our sincere condolences to you at this difficult time. Thinking of you. Our thoughts are with you.
Christine Douglas
Dear Greg, Melissa, Anne and families,
So saddened to hear of your loss. We have such fond memories of Diana – she truly was a very special lady. We are thinking of all of you at this time and hoping that the wonderful memories you have of your Mom will comfort you and ease your pain.
Chris and Geoff Douglas and Family,
Pat Koziol
I was saddened to learn of Diana’s sudden passing. She was a dear friend who loved her children and grandchildren more than anything in the world. She was truly a one of a kind original and I will miss her greatly. I offer the family my most heartfelt sympathy