
Edwards
Diane Ruth
Wednesday, 8 July 1953
Born:
Passed:
Saturday, 20 December 2025
After a short but courageous battle with illness, Diane passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, at Southland Hospice on Sunday, 21 December 2025, aged 72 years.
Devoted wife of Gary. Cherished mother of Carolyn and Aimee, and much-loved mother-in-law of Duncan. Dearly loved sister of Sheryl, Pauline (late), Nick, Jeff, and Michael, and sister-in-law of Stephanie, John, and Brian. Treasured aunt to her many nieces and nephews, and a beloved member of the Vercoe Brown family.
Diane will be remembered for her warmth, kindness, and love of family and friends. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
A service to celebrate Diane’s life will be held at The Southland Crematorium on Monday, 29 December 2025, at 11.00 am. All are welcome. Messages C/O Distinct funerals to 69 Bond Street, Invercargill, or may be left on Diane’s tribute page at distinctfunerals.co.nz
Please find a link to the livestream below

A massive hug and thank you for sharing Diane with us. A patient at Vercoe Brown.
simonne hall

Our thoughts & Deepest Sympathy Nick, Steph & Family, with the sad passing of Diane.
Dot & Allan Roderique

Very sad news. Diane, your smile and wonderful help will be sorely missed by us, and many more. You will never be forgotten. Condolences to your family.
Dawn and Brian Skinner

Thinking of you all at this difficult time.
John @ Bev Bruhns

Deepest sympathy to the family. Di was such an inspiration & joy to be around, she just made everyone feel welcome & loved.. The world is a better place for having known you Di- I will cherish every memory & laugh shared. Rest in peace.
Ronnie Barrett

Carolyn and Aimee,
we are so very sorry to hear about the loss of your Mum.
Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Arohanui
Daylee & Joe

lovely lady who treasured the animals and her garden.
Kay Dickson - neighbour

Carolyn and whanau - Please accept our deepest sympathy in the loss of your Mum. Thinking of you all at this time.
Kind Regards,
Ngaire Malcolm & Bob Walsh
Dunedin
Ngaire Malcolm

Growing up together gave us a lifetime of memories I will always cherish. She was kind, caring, and full of love, and being around her always brought joy. I’m so grateful for every moment we shared. She will never be forgotten.
She will be remembered for her warmth, her compassion, and the way she made others feel valued and loved. I carry her with me in my heart always.
The Lambs and Nicols had many a fun time at 12 Appold Street.
Colene Williams and Family

Condolences to the vercoe brown team and dianes family. A very lovley lady.
Kelly Paterson

Rest in Peace Diane you will be sadly missed at Verwoerd and Brown by all the Patients. Condolences to your husband and family.
Jennifer and Richard Watson

I'd call the Doctors and when Diane answered I'd always say hello my friend, She'd answer with a laugh, then say hello Rachel.
I meet Diane many years ago when she volunteered at the SPCA. She had a kind heart.
"Goodbye my friend" ❤️
Rachel Hucklebridge

Gary family. Sorry to read of Diane s passing, thinking of you at this sad time, John enjoy his cuppa with you and Diane. Val Calvert.
Valerie Calvert

Diane you were an amazing lady scones everyday for Gary. Keith would call in and loved your scones and quite often he would bring one home for me. You will certainly be sadly missed. You always had a lovely smile. Thoughts are with your family at this very sad time.
Regards,
Keith and Kerry Dawson

Gary and Family, we are sorry to hear of Di’s passing. We had only met a few times through the fence between our properties but Di was always so friendly and welcoming.
Mel & Scott

Dear Diane you will be forever in our hearts you were one in a million.
Moe mai ra. Rest in peace the wainui and maheno whanau.
Our condolences to your precious whanau.
Pam Wainui

Di, we miss you immensely. You just got on with it and NOTHING was ever a problem. Your smile lit up a room and made everything okay. An inspiration to us all at work. You were so kind to me when I first started and I will never forget that. Our heartfelt sympathy to your dearly loved family. Your beautiful girls are a credit to you Di. Forever in our hearts and minds. Rest in love and peace. Until we meet again.
Jan

Diane, you were such a wonderful friendly lady as Vercoe Browns Receptionist for many years. I saw you not so long ago as we were walking in our loved Queens Park with your beautiful daughter. You shared your news and I was quietly shattered....Rest in Peace Diane .You were one of the best and will be sadly missed by many.
Love always,
Kathy Sutherland

Diane was a wonderful colleague and friend to those she worked with. A kind and generous smile loved by us all. Such sad news for your family.
Julia Russell

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