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
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
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.
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
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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