Paul Watkins- Location: Dover
- Registered: 9 Nov 2011
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Diane passed away today.
RIP
Keith Sansum1
- Location: london
- Registered: 25 Aug 2010
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Wont reply again have commented on another thread
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Guest 640- Registered: 21 Apr 2007
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Thanks for that news Paul..very sad news indeed.
Do reply here Keef as judging by past experiences her family will see this thread.
I spent some time with Diane over the years, during my time as Doverforum editor and in her capacity as Mayor and then as Deputy Mayor...lots of photographing and chatting and so on, and a very nice lady she was indeed. A warm personality at all times and always flamboyant in dress and style. I have a number of photographs of her. The one above was taken in 2008 ( I believe thats the date will double check) when she was Mayor. it was taken at the time of the unveiling of the seafront statue dedicated to the Merchant Navy. That's Diane on the right in the black hat and dark colours. Someone who clearly tried to do the best for her community. Sad news, a very popular lady.
Yes picture taken september 2008.
Brian Dixon
- Location: Dover
- Registered: 23 Sep 2008
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sad news indeed,i shall miss her flamboyant fashion style around town.
Keith Sansum1- Location: london
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Dianne was a very busy cllr going about her business very quietly she was active and stood by the labour party through thick and thin.
Dianne fought for and raised the profile of Dover whilst Mayor, and on the Town Council.
Without doubt Dianne will be sadly missed by both the priory,maxton and elms vale ward constituents, but also the wider District.
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Sue Nicholas- Location: river
- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
- Posts: 6,018
A great lady who bore her illness with courage and dignity.Keith has said it all.
Guest 716- Registered: 9 Jun 2011
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Dianne was a pleasure to have known and work with our thoughts are with Brian and family.
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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a fitting epitaph from paul above, i have some photos of diane and sue jones at a community event in belgrave road about 3 years ago will try to locate them.
Guest 660- Registered: 14 Mar 2008
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Diane and I were ward Cllrs together for many years she fought her illness bravely and I recently saw Brian her husband and he was devistated, he was going to visit her in the Hospice in Canterbury. Diane was always a warm and friendly lady who found nothing was too much for her.Her years as Mayor were superb as she connected with the people of Dover and yet handled the Council solidly too.
She will be missed by me and everone who knew her.She was the Queen of Cllrs. Rest in Peace Diane there is no more pain after all the years of fighting.
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Guest 657- Registered: 13 Mar 2008
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I am very sorry to hear that. I did not know Diane personally, only what I read/saw on Dover Forum, she seemed a lovely lady. My thoughts and prayers are with her family, may she RIP.
Guest 641- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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Sad News indeed, she was a lovely lady with a special style all of her own, Diane always made time to stop and chat whenever I bumped into her, a born fighter R.I.P. Diane
Guest 663- Registered: 20 Mar 2008
- Posts: 1,136
It is indeed sad to here the news about Diane she will be greatly missed, she always took being a councillor very seriously and worked hard in her ward over the years.
She was also a very good Mayor and served times with energy and gusto, people warmed to her and she got on well with everyone.
thoughts are with Brian and her family at this time.
Guest 653- Registered: 13 Mar 2008
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I always had the greatest respect for Diane - a gracious lady and a very good mayor.
A very sad day for all who knew her - sincere condolences to her family.
RIP Diane.
Roger
Guest 676- Registered: 1 Jul 2008
- Posts: 521
Rest in Peace Diane. My thoughts are with the family
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Guest 652- Registered: 13 Mar 2008
- Posts: 595
Rest In Peace Diane, your illness bravely fought, heartfelt wishes to Brian and Family
Terry Nunn
- Location: London Road, Dover
- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
- Posts: 4,302
Diane attended some of the early LRCF meetings, her advice was greatly appreciated.
She will be missed.
Terry
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Guest 693- Registered: 12 Nov 2009
- Posts: 1,266
Very sad news. Diane was a lovely lady, colourful in dress and personality. My thoughts are with Brian and the rest of her family. RIP.
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Guest 649- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
- Posts: 14,118
I have just returned to Dover and this is the first time I heard this like the rest of you both my wife and myself are very upset to hear this sad news,
Guest 650- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
- Posts: 542
We are terribly sorry to hear this. We have only just learnt this horrible news. We had some lovely conversations with Diane, and it's awful to hear that Dover has lost another light. We are thinking of all the family, and send our greatest sympathies. So sorry.
Guest 656- Registered: 13 Mar 2008
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I am very upset to hear this very sad news. Diane was a lovely lady and loved by many around the town. We got on very well together, she was always ready to greet you with that winning smile of hers. My two daughters were very sad to hear this news too as they were both very fond of her, she always stopped to talk to them from when they were very young to now as grown up young women. She will leave an empty space in the hearts of many who knew her. My sincere condolences go out to Brian, and all the family. R.I.P Diane.
