Hello everyone here,
My name is Lauren, and I am Diane’s daughter. I sadly have to announce that last week, my Mum passed away. I’m not sure how many of you here were in contact with my Mum, but I know that she did talk about this website a lot, and it meant a great deal to her. She found a lot of support through the members here, and it meant something to find like-minded women who had been through the same situation. In the end, she ended up with another cancer that went through her lymph nodes, thoratic system, and adrenal system. It went through her very fast, and she didn’t have a hope of recovering from the cancer. Two weeks previously, on Valentine’s Day, she walked into the hospital to get her portacath put in, for her treatment. Two spells in intensive care and she never came out. We are all understandably devestated and shocked by this, as my Mum was only 56 years old.
This is the announcement going into the newspapers: (Newcastle) Peacefully in the Freeman Hospital, on 28th February, Diane (nee Johnston), beloved wife of Steve, devoted mother of Lauren and Charlotte and dear sister of Derek. There will be a private cremation. The family then invite all friends and colleagues to a Service of Celebration for Diane’s life at St Andrew’s Church, Benton, Newcastle upon Tyne, on Friday 8th March at 2.30pm. No flowers, but please consider a donation in Diane’s memory to Breast Cancer Care, either at the church or via Peter Johnson Funerals, Imeary Street, South Shields NE33 4EL, 0191-4551111, to whom any enquiries may also be made.
Donations are being made to Breast Cancer Care, as I said above, she got a lot of support from here.
Thank you.
Dear Diane, I am so sad to hear this news. I remember your mum’s post’s from when I was first diagnosed. This is such sad news and my thoughts are with you and your family. I hope you find some peace in the coming weeks and months.
Joan xx
Hi Lauren, I’m so very sorry to hear this news, I remember Diane’s posts as I was diagnosed around the same time. My thoughts are with all those who knew and loved her, please accept my sincere condolences x
I am so sorry to read your sad news. It is so clear how much you loved, and still love, you Mum - I am sure she was very proud of you. This disease is so cruel, and snatches away so many wonderful people far too soon, as was the case with your Mum. May she rest in peace, free from pain. Sincere condolences to you and your family.
Hi Lauren,
I remember Di very well, She and I were diagnosed at the same time and kept in touch via email from time to time. She was a lovely lady and sent me positive mails to cheer me up when I was going through my treatment and my friend also worked for the same company as her. I’m so so sorry to hear this news and am glad she is now pain free. Please accept my sincere condolences to you and your family.
Love Fran
hi lauren so sad to be reading this, may your mam rest in peace and is no longer suffering or in pain thinking of you and all your family at this very hard time xxx