Peacefully with her family by her side at Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital on Thursday, September 8, 2022 of Denfield at the age of 80. Beloved wife of the late Les Charlton (2000). Loving mother of Todd and Ann Charlton of Denfield, and Brad and Carrie Charlton of Toronto. Proud grandma of Scott, and Cori; Sam, and Spencer. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Donna Evans, and Marg Bowman. Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Russ and Mae (Hepburn), Gord Bowman, Fern and Bill Concanon, Gloria and Bev Urbshott, and Bob Evans.
Diane’s Celebration of Life will be held at the Coldstream Community Centre, 10227 Ilderton Road, Ilderton (Coldstream) on Sunday, September 11th from 1 – 3 PM, with words of remembrance at 1:30 PM. A private family graveside will be held at Telfer Cemetery.
Donations to Ailsa Craig Food Bank or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.
The family wishes to thank Dr. Perkin and all of the staff at Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital.
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Sherry
Sincere condolences Brad, Todd & Families on the loss of your Mom.
Sherry & John Conrad
Les Nichols
Dear Todd, Ann, Brad and Carrie
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Your Mom will be missed by so many people. She always had a great joy of life that she shared with everyone. Loved getting her notes at Christmas.
Love from Les and Mary
Glen & Louise Nichols
Dear Todd, Brad and Families
Please accept our sincerest condolences. Your mom’s smile and infectious laugh lit up every visit with her. She will be dearly missed.
Glen & Louise
Mary and Bert Vanderwal
Todd and Brad and your families,
So sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. She will be greatly missed by so many in the community.
My mother ( Aunt Helen) always loved visiting with Diane.
Joe and Anita Kox
Our sympathy in the loss of Diane. She always had the greatest smile whenever I saw her – lovely soul 💕
Ann Brabender (Shoebottom)
My deepest sympathy to Todd & Brad and families. You always knew when Dianne was in the room her laugh and great smile. Cherish the memories.
Ken Charlene Carruthers
Todd, Brad and families.
Our sincere condolences with the loss of your mother.
Such a fun loving lady.
Thinking of you at this difficult time.
Ken & Charlene Carruthers and family
Marilyn Higgs
Todd, Ann, Scott and Corey please accept our sincere condolences, so sorry for your loss.
Bob and Marilyn Higgs
Alan & Marion Wood
Condolences from our family, prays of peace and strength surround you.
Kelly McFalls
Thinking of you at this sad time.
Jeff and Kelly McFalls
Margie Austin
So sorry to hear this Todd and Ann, she was a remarkable woman, treasure the memories
Tanya Hodgson Schoenroth
So sorry for your loss. Diane brought me many chuckles and I will miss seeing her on my visits home. A one-of-a-kind lady who will be missed by all who knew her.
Joyce Sovereign
To all Diane’s Family
I was sorry to hear of Diane’s death,our paths had not crossed in a very long time .Years ago ,we both had Beauty Salon business in Lucan.
She greeted everyone she met with a huge smile and friendly attitude .My sincere sympathy to her boys and all their families.Also to her sister ,so sorry for your loss .
May God comfort you all in the times ahead .
allan ray meredith
Always enjoyed Diane, she could always keep you laughing and enjoyed being with her at the weekly exercise classes,
I remember her teasing me that she wasn’t sure that Donna and her were as good as me to get to Heaven, Thank the Good Lord she has beat me there and I know Donna will be there too.
God’s Blessing and Care to the rest of the family.
Kim Bowman
Dear Todd and Brad and families
Our deepest condolences on the loss of Aunt Di. She was so loving to our family, She will be greatly missed. She loved everyone and everyone loved her. I will never forgot the night she took me on a tour after Ruth’s wedding and arrived home at 8am. What a fun night!
God Bless xo
Steve and Kim
Paul Robson
Todd , Ann , Scott ,Corey
My most sincere condolences .
Paul Robson
Mildred Warner
Todd and family, Thinking of you folks at this sad time and sending our sympathy. Diane was a great hairdresser for me for many years. Mildred Warner & Bob King
Don & Elvy Urbshott
To Diane Charlton’s Family;
Those we love don’t go away,
They stay with us everyday.
Unseen, Unheard, but very near.
Still missed, still loved and very dear.
Don & Elvy Urbshott
Karen Zavitz
Diane was a kind and caring person. Always welcoming. She was so community oriented. She will be missed. Our deepest sympathy to the entire family.
Gerald and Karen Zavitz
Doris Loft
Diane will always be remembered for her kindness and hospitality. She was always ready to lend a helping hand. I feel privileged to have had her as a friend. My sincere sympathy to all of the family.
Doris Loft
Murray & Peggy Morrison
Charlton family
Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your Mom. She was a fun lady and will be missed by many.
Murray & Peggy
Paul and Carol Moir
Our sincere condolences to the family. Lady Di always had a twinkle in her eyes, and loved her great smile. She was a very special lady and will be missed!
Paul and Carol Moir
Lynn McNaughton Szentimrey
Todd, Brad, Donna and Families,
Your Mom was definitely a gem! She will be missed by so many of us. Your parents and my parents enjoyed many good times. Rest in Peace Diane.
Bob And Patti Thirlwall
Todd, Ann, Brad, Carrie and families. We are sorry to hear of Diane’s passing. She was such a wonderful lady with a contagious smile and laugh that will always be remembered. Sending our sincere condolences to all.
Jim and Helen Hearn
Our sincere sympathy to all of Diane’s loved ones.
We have such fond memories of Diane and your family from the hockey days.
Jim and Helen
Steve and Mary Ann Rosser
Our condolences to the Charlton & Bowman Families. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time .
Diane Young and Jessica Davis
Todd, Ann, Brad and family
Sorry for your loss of you mom. Thinking of you and your families at this difficult time. Our deepest condolences. Cherish your memories.
Lisa Phillips
To the Charlton family, I am so sorry for your loss. Diane was such a fun loving special lady who was the life of the party. I always enjoyed talking to her. We loved having her on our women’s weekends and when we went to visit Mary and Marg in California. One memory I vividly remember was Grandma Nettie’s (Phillips) 80th birthday party. I was a young teenager and later in the evening the guitars came out Diane, Donna and the rest of the Phillips’ clan sang away into the wee hours in Grandmas tiny kitchen! Who knew an 80th party could be so much fun!
My thoughts are with you all.
Lisa
Jean
Our condolences to all Diane’s family at this difficult time. She will surely be missed
Ken Reichert and Jean Watson
Joan Taylor
Todd, Brad and Donna,
My condolences on Diane’s passing. She will be missed by many.
John and Joan Morgan
To the Charlton and Bowman families
Our sincere condolences on your loss of Diane. We remember her smile, her laugh and always a cheery hello. Our thoughts and prayers are with your at this difficult time.
John and Joan Morgan
Gayle Ready
Todd, Brad and Families,
Ken and I are so sorry and saddened by the passing of your mom. Diane was a wonderful friend to the Phillips Family and always there to help out when needed. We had a lot of fun times together whether it be a birthday party, a summer get together, trip to California etc. She will be missed!
Ken and Gayle
Martin,Lib
The Paisley family of Ilderton would like express condolences to all of you at this sad time. We knew all your families very well. Many the time like your messages say they we participating in the community,likely with a party to follow. Guaranteed to be a good time.
With great memories of both Dianne and Les
Elizabeth,Nancy (Bob and Jim deceased) & our families
Dennis and Carol Adlington
Todd, Brad and families,
Our deepest sympathy at this sad and difficult time. Diane was a wonderful, caring person who was loved by so many people. She will be dearly missed by family, friends and the community.
Dennis and Carol Adlington
Gerald and Brenda Lenders
Todd and Ann, Brad and Carrie, Donna and your families,
It is hard to believe that Diane is gone. Her laughter and helpful, caring ways will be so missed by our community, and long remembered. Especially that twinkle in her eyes! We know she has blessed you all with many wonderful memories. What a treasure they will be as you move forward. Our condolences to all of you on this very great loss.
Gerald and Brenda
Dean Van Arenthals
Todd and family, our condolences for the passing of you mother.
Dean and Barb Van Arenthals
Daphne Klaver
Sending my condolences to the family, rest in peace Cookie. Sincerely Daphne and Beth Millson
Marci and Mike Damen
What a great loss this is for your family, her many friends and the Ilderton community. There was always a smile on her face and she showed genuine care for and interest in everyone she met. I have so many wonderful memories of the times that our families spent together when I was growing up. She was such a good friend to my mom and dad, I know that they will miss her greatly. Rest in Peace “Aunt Diane”.
Margaret Smibert
My deepest sympathy to the entire Bowman and Charlton families.
Margaret Smibert
Don and Leilah Hord
Our condolences to Todd, Brad, Donna and families. We are going to miss you Di. We have been friends for a long time.
P.S. The Derby, Preakness and Belmont will never be the same again.
Ruth and Cliff
Our deepest condolences to you and the family, Todd.
Russ Fox
Todd and family
Our sincere condolences on the loss of your Mom. She will be missed.
Russ and Sharon Fox
Jim and Lynda Hodgins
Todd and Family – our sincere condolences on the passing of your mother.
Jim and Lynda Hodgins
Bruce & Lynn Waddell
Todd & Family
Sending our sincere condolences to you on your Mom’s passing.
Bruce & Lynn Waddell
Marg Robb
My family and I have great memories of Di .Many laughs ,lots of kindness ,lots of good food and a few drinks.We will miss her greatly!
Excel Pharmacy
Our Sincere Condolences to the family friends and relatives of Diane.
The Staff at Excel Pharmacy
Deborah and Rich Hunter
Rich andI offer you our deepest condolences. We first had the extreme pleasure of meeting Diane with her co-conspirator Maryellen Rinn in 2005. What a hoot these two wonderful ladies were. May their reunion in Heaven be a remarkable occasion.
Marg Miller
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We will cherish all the wonderful memories we have of your mom.
Marg Miller and family
Marg Miller
So sorry to hear of Dianes passing. We sure had some good times together.
Ilderton Agricultural Society
Todd and Family:
Our deepest condolences for your the loss of Your mom. ❤️
Deb McFadden
Our condolences to the Charlton family .
Diane is fondly remembered for her smile and caring ways. She was always welcoming and a real people person. Diane was a great friend to Al’s Mom Donalda and we will all miss her greatly. Our thoughts are with you during these difficult times.
Deb McFadden and Al DeBlock
Art and Bernadette Mercer
Our sincere condolences to the Charlton family. Diane will be missed very dearly to all who knew her. May you rest in peace, Diane. Bernadette and Art Mercer
Deb and Rob Andrews
Todd, Brad and extended Family and sister Donna
We were saddened when we heard of Diane’s passing.
Diane was such a lovely, pleasant and friendly lady. She was a friend to many – of all ages. A dedicated community person willing to lend a hand when needed.
That twinkle in her eyes and her smile will be missed by many. Cherish the good times.
R.I.P.
Diane
Bev and Barb Shipley
Todd, Brad and families- our deepest condolences to all of you with the passing of your dear mom and grandmother. Diane offered help whenever and wherever you needed and always had a smile and a giggle. She was so kind and generous and will not be forgotten. Our community will not be the same.
Bev and Barb
Jim and Marian REITH
Such a special person. We will miss her, for sure.
Sheila Butchart
Donna, Todd, Brad and extended family so sorry for your loss. Diane’s smile warmed many hearts and her zest for life
.Rest in Peace
Sheila Butchart
Bev Snobelen
Diane will be missed by all who knew her. Condolences to her family.
Don Lankin
To the Charlton Family my sincere sympathy . I have known the Bowman family and Less a longtime.
Marie Bannon
Dear Todd, Brad and Families
My deepest sympathy on my friend Diane’s passing. She was a wonderful friend and we had many fun times together.
Marie Bannon
Joan Leitch
Todd, Brad and family,
My thoughts are with you during this very difficult time. Dianne was one of my long time friends and she was amazing. We had lots of great times and laughs and helped each other out during difficult times too. She will be greatly missed and she will never be forgotten.
We lost her too soon. 💔
Joan & Terri Leitch
Laurie Fowles
So sorry to hear of Diane’s passing. She was a wonderful woman. I spent many a day in her hair cutting chair talking about life. Diane always had a huge smile and a kind word. All my love to the family.
Laurie and Brent Fowles
Hugh and Krista Dietrich
Todd, Brad and families,
Your mom always had a friendly and contagious smile,
May you all find peace in your memories of her…. Thinking of you all with your loss
Heather Bice
Todd, Ann, Brad,Carrie and families
Your Mom will be missed by so many because of her kind generous heart she touched so many peoples lives. She was always helping out others in so many ways with a smile on her face. Hoping the the precious memories you have stored in your heart will give you strength and comfort during this difficult time.
Heather Bice
Joan and Ralph
Todd and family
So sorry to hear of your mom’s passing…. I remember her famous butterscotch pies that she was kind enough to bring over to Chuck..he loved them. Keep the good times in your heart.
Al Hutcheson
Todd, Brad & families. Diane, starting at High School, was a best and caring friend to my late wife Carol. A wonderful lady Diane was always willing to help others an is now at peace with God to bless and care for her. By example, Diane over the years, made me and other friends better people.
Deepest sympathy
Susan and Doug Hodgins
Our sincere condolenses. I will miss our yearly May 22 birthday calls, which we have shared for may years. Diane was always smiling and when she laughed it was contagious Rest in peace dear lady.
Sherry Paton
Todd, Brad and families,
Our deepest sympathies to all of you at this sad time.
Your mom was a special person and I will always remember that wonderful smile and the twinkle in her eye anytime we met.
You’ll be missed “Aunt Diane”
Sherry & Michael Paton
Jon & Chelsey Passmore
Todd, Brad & families, Aunt Donna,
We are sadden to hear of Di’s passing. She was the kindest human – always checking in, helping whenever someone needed, and always ready for a drink! We have been blessed to have had her be part of our life. We will miss her smile, laugh and zest for life and cherish a lifetime of memories.
Jon, Chelsey (Manning) & Taylor Passmore
Fay & Bill Kydd
Todd, Brad and families…she was a very special Lady Di…she welcomed Bill and I to the 9th with her sister early in the morning of Fall 1978 and became a very special friend to our family from that day forward. Her family and friends were always very important to her and a priority in her life…she will truly be missed.
Pamela Bice
Todd, Brad and family
My sincere condolences on the loss of your Mom. She was a very special lady. She will be greatly missed.
Pamela Bice
Paul and Gayle Bycraft
So sorry to hear of Diane’s passing, so loved talking to her, our thoughts are with you Todd, Ann, Scott and Cori.
Paul and Gayle Bycraft.
Marian Maguire
Todd,Brad and families, Diane was a great friend and will be greatly missed by everyone who knew her. My deepest condolences to the family.
Dale & Linda Froats
Todd and family, what a gift Diane shared with all whom she met up with in her smile and greetings. She was always full of fun and laughter and will be missed by so many. Our sympathy to your family.
Barbara Fenwick
So sorry for your loss to the entire family. Diane was one of my favorite people growing up and know she will be truly missed.
Tom Hearn
I am sorry for your loss. You have my deepest condolences.
Victoria Gibson
My deepest condolences for your the loss of Diane. She was a beautiful woman.
George &Joyce Vivian
Diane’s Family: We got to know your mother through your dad. We were in the cattle business too. Before your mother was married she was a bridesmaid in a wedding that George was part of the same wedding party. They discovered this information many years later. Our sympathy to you and treasure your memories.
Bryan Graham
Todd, Brad and families,
We are saddened to hear of your mother’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Diane was a wonderful lady and she will be missed.
Bryan and Liz Graham
Evan Donley
Sorry to hear of your loss Todd
Fran Urbshott
Dear Todd, Brad and families,
Brian & I are sad to hear hear of the passing of your dear mother. Diane was a great and special friend to our family for many years. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Brian, Fran, John-Guy, Alisa and family.
John & Mary Walls
Todd, Ann, Scott & Cori; Brad, Carrie, Sam & Spencer;
Diane was an amazing person. Full of fun and laughter and always giving a helping hand and thinking of others. She will be missed by her family, friends, and neighbours. Our sincere condolences to you.
Scott Russell
Diane was a wonderful person and an extraordinary soul. We loved every minute of the time we shared with her at family gatherings. We will miss her greatly and know that she is at peace. Catherine, Alex, Charlotte, and I send much love to Brad, Todd, and all of Diane’s family.
Tom and Carol Baker
Todd our sincere condolences to you and your family
Doug & Linda Scott
Todd, Brad, Donna & extended families.
Our deepest sympathy at this very sad and difficult time.
Today we lost a cherished friend.
We shared so many laughs, tears & precious memories
the last 53 years that we have known each other.
Rest well my friend.
Doug & Linda Scott and extended family members
glenis hamilton
I am shocked and saddened to hear of Diane’s passing… She was such a wonderful person…always so welcoming to everyone who came to her house. I am thinking of you Aunt Donna, Brad, Todd and families.
Love and prayers Glenis and family
Dale Cook
Todd, Ann, and all of the Charlton families
My sincere condolences to you all
Cheryl and George Leng
To Diane’s family our sincerest condolences. A great loss of a special person who was so friendly to everyone. May God bless
Kevin Leitch
Our deepest sympathies to Diane’s family. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Kevin and Lisa Leitch
Harry and Elaine Hardy
Our sincere sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with your families. We have known the family for a long time. We will miss her friendship. Harry and Elaine Charlton Hardy.
Glenn & Sharleen Phillips
To the Charlton & Bowman Families
Diane what a super lady she was fun loving and always loved a good time.To me she was Lady Di that was my greeting when l seen here.We will miss her dearly.
Mark Robson
Dear Todd, Ann and family
So sorry to hear about Diane’s passing.
I hope your many happy memories help you help you through this difficult time
Mark and Paula Robson
Karen Hodgins
Deepest sympathy to Diane’s family and friends.
Gerald Smith
Paula(Leitch)& Steve Morrison
Todd and Brad and family,
My deepest condolences for your the loss of Diane. She was an amazing person and like a second mom to me. Lots of good times and memories.
Will miss her deeply.
Paula, Steve, Ben and Joel Morrison
Trish and Bill Thompson
Our sincere condolences to Todd, Brad and families and to Donna and Marg. She was a very special lady and will be missed by many. Rest in peace Diane.
Pam Tunks
There are no words. Di was one of the kindness most thoughtful people I have ever known. I’m so proud to have called her a good friend for over 50 yrs. My heart is heavy, you’ll be missed Lady Di. Pam
Scott Moir
We will miss you Lady Di.
Thank you for all the treats and presents for E and the ryes for us!
Rest in Peace
Scott & Jackie
Alma Robb
We have all lost a very caring and special friend. Sincere sympathy to all her family.
Alma Robb
Nancy and Bob Manning
Todd, Brad and families: It’s hard to fine words to say how much Lady Di will be missed. She was always helping someone do whatever was needed. She was proud of her family and loved to hear from her grandchildren. She was a great friend and will be truly missed by many. RIP 💝