Passed peacefully away on October 3, 2010, Dianne Carolynn Whalen, after a courageous battle with cancer. She is predeceased by her husband Joseph Whalen; mother and father Tobias and Melida Hayley. Leaving to mourn sons: Dean (June) and Darryl (Maria); daughter Kimberley Ann (Paul); brother Ronald (Sally); sisters: Pauline (Kirk), Valerie (Robin), Wanda and Violet; grandchildren: Dakota Brake, Devaughn Allen, Jenna and Mitchell Haynes; great-grandchild Austin Brake; special sister-in-law and brother-in-law Doris and Robert Hussey and dear friends: Kathy Dunderdale, Barbara Wakeham and Jim Gladney who have walked every step of the way with her during her illness. Ever remembered by many nieces, nephews and a large circle of friends. Sincere thanks to the Premier and to all her colleagues in the House of Assembly; the staff at the Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Centre; Dr. Leslie Rourke, Dr. Nigel Duguid and Dr. Wayne Button for their care, friendship and guidance during her illness, the family will be forever grateful. Also a heartfelt thank you to all the community health nurses and staff who cared for her during her illness. Resting at Carnell's Funeral Home, 1045 Topsail Road, Mount Pearl with visitation on Tuesday, October 5 and Wednesday, October 6 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass to take place on Thursday, October 7, 2010 at 9:30 a.m. from the Basilica of St. John the Baptist with interment to follow at the Roman Catholic Cemetery, Topsail. Flowers are gratefully accepted or donations in her memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. To send a message of condolence or to sign the memorial guest book, please visit www.carnells.com