Diane Marie Rae

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Diane Marie Rae (nee Cheetham). She passed away on February 23, 2021, with family by her side at Trillium – Mississauga Hospital at the age of 67.

Beloved wife of Fred for 46 wonderful years, loving mother of James and Fred Jr (Kaitlyn), and cherished grandmother of Chloe and Evan. She is survived by sisters Carmel (Collie) and Cecilia (Ted) and brothers Kevin (Gloria), Keith, Joe (Debbie), and David (Donna). Diane was predeceased by her sister Isabelle and brothers Ken (Lil) and her twin Gerard (she and Gerard were one of 3 sets of twins).

Diane will not only be greatly missed by the Rae and Cheetham families but also by her Beta Sigma Phi sorority ‘sisters’, her book club, the children that she was a caregiver for, and her many, many, friends. There wasn’t a craft that she couldn’t master but her passion was with cross stitching, winning multiple awards.

She impacted a lot of people during her time here on earth. We will miss her generous heart, warm smile, her many conversations, discussions, and opinions… Diane loved to talk.

Special thanks to the entire staff of William Osler – Brampton and Trillium – Mississauga Hospitals for the love and support they showed her.

In light of the current restrictions, we are planning a Celebration of Life with the immediate family via Zoom on March 06th, followed by another Celebration with friends once restrictions allow, and finally with friends and family later in the year in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia; Diane’s childhood home.

In lieu of flowers, a donation in Diane’s memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or The Canadian Cancer Society.

Online condolences and information can be found at www.andrewscommunityfuneralcentre.com