It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jeannette Diane Sawyer at the age of 91.
She was predeceased by her parents Winifred Blight and Harry Sawyer and brother Brian.
Diane married and came to Canada from Jersey, the Channel Islands, in 1950 at the age of 18. She played an active role in her community over the years, being involved in many organizations. To name a few; a key person in the Gilker Residence project, President of the Home and School Association for many years, Boy Scouts and Cubs, Casa Board with almost 25 years as a board member, etc. She was seen as a respected mentor and leader by all.
Mom/Momma was a woman with an open mind; an example of determination, resilience and love. She will be deeply missed by her beloved children Faye, Gary (Manon), Bryan (Jocelyne) and Karen (Réjean), her grandchildren Sara, Meredith, Julie, Alain, Maryse, Catherine, Geneviève, Christophe, Emilie and Jessica and fourteen great-grandchildren, as well as close family abroad.
In lieu of flowers, donations, should you wish to do so, may be made in her memory to a charitable organization of your choice.
A funeral service will be held at St. Andrew's Anglican Church in New Carlisle on October 14th at 11:00 a.m. with visitation at the church as of 10:00 a.m.
Professional services have been entrusted to the Salon funéraire Réjean Bélanger et fils, a subsidiary of the HG Division network certified Distinction by the Corporation des thanatologues du Québec and by the Bureau de normalisation du Québec.
The management and staff of HG Division offer their deepest sympathies to the family and thank them for their trust.
Message from Kenneth Ward October 10, 2023
Our deepest sympathy to all the family. Diane was involved in many community organizations through out her career and was always appreciated for her involvement. Many years ago, as a young person, I was a wolf cub member in one of her organizations. She will be fondly remembered by many individuals.
Ken & Christine (Fraser) Ward
Message from Johanne Savoie September 18, 2023
Sincères condoléances à la famille de Mme Diane. J’ai eu le bonheur de la connaître à la Résidence Gilker, une dame toujours souriante et pleine de projets. Pensées et prières vous accompagnent en ces moments difficiles.
Message from Dawne (Gilker) and Myles Scott September 14, 2023
Thinking of you all at this very sad time. There were alot of memories over the years.
Message from Paulette Jones September 11, 2023
My deepest sympathies to all the family.
Message from Viola Leblanc Bonaventure September 11, 2023
My sincere condolences to this family who lost an exceptional woman. You will miss her and so will the New Carlisle community.
Losing your mother, regardless of age, is a great loss to go through.
She is the pillar of the family and leaves you a legacy of the beautiful values she left you.
A special thought for Faye who was a work colleague at the CLSC. I just lost mine on July 26 and although she was 92 years old, she was in her right mind and we miss her a lot. A mother remains a mother forever. The beautiful memories remain and help us to continue without her.
My thoughts are with you.
Message from Suzanne Jones September 10, 2023
My deepest sympathies to all family members.My thoughts and prayers are with you all in these sad moments.
Message from Elsie Marsh September 10, 2023
Heartfelt condolences to all the « LeGresley » family.
She will be greatly missed in the community.
Message from Stephen and Kathleen Coull September 09, 2023
Our heartfelt condolences to all the LeGresley family. May your mother rest in eternal peace.
Message from Dr Pierre Morissette et Nicole Charpentier September 09, 2023
Nos plus sincères condoléances à toute a famille.
Message from Brigitte Glazer September 09, 2023
Chère Karen! Mes sincères sympathies à toi et toute la famille et c'est bien triste de perdre une mère si précieuse à tes yeux! Je pense à toi dans cette épreuve et gros câlins 💕
Message from Fredad and Gerald Scott September 09, 2023
Our sincere condolences. Diane was a really god friend
Message from Suzanne Landry September 09, 2023
My sincerest sympathies. Your mom was a pillar in our community and I always enjoyed my discussions with her. She was so interesting and knowledgeable and passionate she has left a legacy. She will be missed.
Message from Mark Franklin September 09, 2023
My sympathy to the family. Diane was a good friend and a great help to teachers at the school board. She will be greatly missed in the community. Rest in peace and rise in glory.
Message from Brent and Olga Renouf September 09, 2023
Faye, Bryan, Gary, Karen we are so sorry to hear of your mothers passing. Our deepest sympathy to you and your families. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Message from Blake&Starr Sinclair September 09, 2023
So sorry to hear about your mother. Our sincere sympathy
Message from Ethel and Lloyd Ward September 09, 2023
Thinking about you all at this difficult time
Message from Susan and Michael Beebe September 08, 2023
Our deepest sympathies to all the family.
Message from Solange & Francis Moran September 08, 2023
Sorry to hear about your mother Faye, Gary, Bryan and Karen. Sincere sympathy to all the family. She will be missed.
Message from Sylvie Cayouette & Vaughn Renouf September 08, 2023
We are so sorry to hear about your mother passing away.
She was such a great lady ,and will be missed by the entre community. Our deepest sympathy to all the family.
Message from Lana & Eore Duguay September 08, 2023
Our deepest sympathies
Message from Hélène Chouinard et Roy Whittom September 08, 2023
It is with sadness that we learned of Mrs. Diane Sawyer’s passing. Dear Mrs. Sawyer you have been an extraordinary woman to be around. You were inspiring and so interesting. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. I will have fond memories of you. The large Family of the Gilker Residence will always keep fond memories of your stay at our residence.
To Faye, Gary , Brian, and Karen plus all members of the Family all my deep sympathies.
Message from Robert and Glenna Renouf September 08, 2023
To the family,our deepest sympathy for the loss of your Mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Diane was a long time friend of our family.
Message from Maureen Sinclair September 08, 2023
My Deepest Condolences to all .
Message from Rita maldemay September 08, 2023
My deepest condolences to the family, specially to my friend Faye, your mom was a great lady.🙏🏻
Message from Marilyn Sullivan Black September 08, 2023
Deepest sympathies to the family. Very nice lady who will be missed
Message from Arlene September 08, 2023
My sincere sympathy to all the family, your mom will be missed by all that knew her.
Message from Cynthia Enright September 08, 2023
My deepest sympathies to the families…….thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time
Message from Liliane Castilloux (John) September 08, 2023
Mes sincères condoléances en tant que belle-soeur de Valérie Gilker aux familles.