Diane Harron (nee LaBatte)
August 5th, 2019
Diane Harron (nee LaBatte), 72, passed away on August 5, 2019 in Chilliwack, B.C. after a battle with COPD.
Diane was born in Regina on March 6, 1947, the only child of Louis and Maria LaBatte. She went to school at Notre Dame in Wilcox, Saskatchewan. She worked in a variety of fields including health care, accounting and most recently, merchandising.
She enjoyed watching movies, TV shows like the “Young and the Restless” and the X-Factor, playing board games, travelling, good times at the casino (the Skagit being her favourite), planning and cooking meals for family and friends. Mostly, she loved her family and spending time with them.
Diane is predeceased by her parents, Louis and Maria (Mary); her step-father Paul Verot, grandparents, aunts and uncles. She is survived by her three children Michelle (Tom), Nicole (Troy), Corey (Maureen); spouse Frederick Morrow and his daughters Christine and Jennifer (Scott); twelve grandchildren Matthew (Riyah), Mekko, Kyle, Kristopher, Cole, Chase, CJ, Emily, Bobbie, Anthony, Declan and Reagan; her siblings Linda (Rudy), Rick, Ken (Michele), Leanne (Mike); nieces Stephanie, Alison, Danielle and Whitney and nephew Derrick (and family).
Diane was one of the kindest people you could meet, she opened her heart and home to many people over the years. She will be missed by all who knew her.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, August 16, 2019 at 10:30 AM at Carman United Church, 7258 Vedder Road, Chilliwack, B.C. Lunch will follow the service.
If you wish, donations can be made to the COPD Foundation or the Heart and Stroke Foundation in Diane’s name.
You are invited to leave a personal message of condolence for the family.
Messages:
To a lady or to me (mum) who is dearly missed, and will be until we meet again, I have never met anyone with a bigger heart, and cared about people more, you could always count on a big smile and lots of laughs when Nicole and I were there, and I can’t even tell you in words how good the dinners were (could never just have one plate) looking back I realize how lucky I was to spend the time with her, I will never take the memories for granted, also we can be reassured that a piece of mum is still with us in Nicole, Michelle, and Cory... which I’m very grateful for, you were truly one of a kind!!! Love and miss you
My condolences to all of the people who she touched in her life. My beautiful Mother...... my best friend......... always so kind, genuine, giving, non judgmental, so many bright positive things you were. Everyone was always put before her. I will never stop missing you
I take this time to again pass along our condolences to the family of Diane. So happy Diane and I got to visit for 2 days two weeks prior to ... we had many many years of catching up to do. First cousins should not be apart as long as we were, but life happens. I was so honored to be accepted by her family and friends and to have brought Auntie T along with us. Auntie was sad like we were, but also happy to meet up with and talk to her family.
Diane was my childhood friend and my cousin. We had so much fun playing together. I shared time, memories and joys with her. Beyond the darkness there is light and beyond the sorrow, peace. Wishing you all everything you need to get through this difficult time.
I attended the services today for Diane, my sweet friend I had wanted to say some things about her but was unable - we hit it off right away. We had a good time she was lots of fun up beat and always willing to help out anybody, she was just like a sister to me. We moved to BC at the same time and moved in together - Her, my Mom, daughter Andrea and myself. The Golden Girls, we had fun - my Mom would have dinner on the table for the 4 of us after work and we'd sit around yaking and having fun. My Mom really cared deeply for Diane and the two of them would do things together, but eventually we all went our separate ways however always kept in touch. Diane was a great help to me when my Mom passed away in fact she took quite a few of her clothes I guess she liked them and they reminded her of her 2nd Mom. Over the years as with everything time passes and we don't get to see our friends as much as we would like and my regret is that I wish I would have made more visits to see her. But Michael- my son said to me - now Mom Diane is now in Heaven with Nana having fun once again. My sweet girl I'll miss you till we meet again.....
Diane will live on in the hearts of everyone lucky enough to have had the opportunity to have met her. I will never forget her huge heart and the kindness and love she extended to me when we first met and the opportunities the she opened up for me that eventually led me to the life and happiness that I am now lucky to have. My deepest condolences to Michelle, Corey, and Nicole. Please take comfort that she is now at peace and her body is no longer burdened with such a cruel disease.
My sincere sympathies to the family and Michelle our wonderful colleague. Love, Elyse
I am so sad at the loss of your dear sister. Please accept my deepest condolences. Her presence will always remain with you and may memories of your times together bring you forever peace and a smile to your face.
Dear Corey, CJ, Maureen and family, I’m so sorry for your loss. Corey, your mom sounds like the loveliest person anyone could have in their life. My deepest condolences to you and all your family. Vicki, xo
Condolences to you Nicole and Troy and your family. Thinking of you and sending love and hugs to you both.
She was a beautiful woman and will be greatly missed by all. May you rest in Paradise and watch over us. Our deepest sorrow for the Harron Family. May you find peace in the memories you made with her.
A dear true friend . No one will ever know how we stuck together through family matters . All that mattered we stayed friends & always will be. dont worry i m here to take care of everything . See you one day when i reached the rainbow too bring me to everyone.