It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Diana Glyn Elliott, age 87, of Amherst, formerly of Springhill. Diana passed away at the High Crest Nursing Home, Springhill on Tuesday, May 3, 2016.
Born in Springhill, NS, she was a daughter of the late Glyn and Kitty (Greenhall) Jones.
Diana attended Springhill High and the RN program at Amherst Highland View Hospital. She worked at MMRS until her retirement in 1987. She was one of the founding members of the Pugwash Yacht Club, a member and figure skating judge of the Amherst Skating Club, and a member of Trinity St. Stephen's Church (UCW), Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre Auxiliary, Amherst meals on Wheels, Amherst Food Bank, Tourism Nova Scotia, the Amherst Curling Club, and was a member of the Travellers Singing Group.
Her passions were skating, curling, sailing, singing, bridge, golfing, cross-country skiing and Scottish Dancing. She traveled extensively with her sisters, family and friends. She loved her summer home at Heather Beach, swimming with family and friends, especially with Anna Smith.
Diana had a love for animals, especially cats; Maggie Muggins was the last cat she owned; her grand cats, Patches, Brigid and Ben. She also loved Alwood (Pat and Don Russell's cat) whom she looked after when they traveled.
Diana always cared for others and would ask what she could do to help, even when she wasn't well herself. She was a beautiful cook and loved gardening. She will be sadly missed by her family and friends.
Diana is survived by sons Richard (Marlene), Springhill and John, Calgary; grandchildren Tricia, Halifax, and Terry, Calgary; great grandchildren Alec and Anora, Calgary; sisters Faith Dixon, Windsor, NS and Katherine (Jerry), Sackville, NB; several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her former husband Wendell Elliott.
Arrangements have been entrusted to A H Brown Funeral Home, 5 McFarlane St., Springhill, NS (902-597-2361) where visiting hours will take place on Friday, May 6, 2016 from 1 pm until 2 pm, followed immediately at 2 pm by the funeral, Rev. Wayne McCarther officiating. Burial will take place beside her parents in the Hillside Cemetery, Springhill.
The family wishes to extend heartfelt thanks to the staff of White Birches, and High Crest Nursing Home who cared for Diana over the last 6 months.
Donations in memory of Diana may be made to the LA Animal Shelter, the SPCA, or a charity of your choice.
Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting Diana's online memorial at www.brownsfuneralhome.com or through the A H Browns Funeral Home Facebook Page.