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Glennie, Diane Elizabeth (nee Williamson) June 20, 1942- March 5, 2021 at Ed’s House, Cobourg, from an abdominal aortic aneurysm. Diane is survived by her husband Hugh of 55 years. Her children Anne Glennie and her husband Vince Ruttan of Mexico and David and his wife Heather Haraldsson Glennie of Cobourg. Her grandchildren Olivia Cyr and her partner Will Breakey and Gretel Glennie, all of Cobourg. Also survived by her sister Debby Summers of Aylmer, Ontario. Diane loved all her family and wanted them to know that she also liked and respected them. A private family burial was held at Cobourg Union Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Cobourg Public Library, The Art Gallery of Northumberland or to the charity of your choice would be appreciated.
Sending my everlasting gratitude for having had Diane in my life. Her kindness will live on thru Anne and Dave . I will treasure my memories as priceless gems. All my love Mark Remmer
Our sincerest condolences, Anne. Your mum was never too busy to stop and enjoy a good conversation. I had a nice chat with her at the Waterfront Festival a few years ago. She was a character! Take care.
So sorry to hear of Diane's passing
ANNE,Sorry to hear about your mother.
To Anne, Olivia & family - I was so very sorry to see the notice of Diane's passing. She was a regular to the library and was always very supportive of the children's programs. I believe I still have a note of gratitude from her. I am going to miss her very much but I hope you have some wonderful memories of times together that will help you in the time ahead. I'm thinking of you and sending my deepest sympathies. What a wonderful, kind and lovely woman she was.
Dear Huge, Anne, David and family. I am deeply sorry to hear about Diane's passing. Our thought are with all of you. Gloria, Steve, Willy, Susanne and Jacky
David, so very sorry to hear of you mom's passing. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Dear Anne ~ I’m so sorry to read of your Mom passing; my deepest condolences to you and your family ❤️
Hugh and family - I was very sorry to hear of Diane's passing. My sincere condolences to you and your family Hugh.
Hugh, Anne and David, mom and I are very saddened by the recent passing of Diane. Was just last week we were having a chuckle and chat about the good old times way back in the day in our neighborhood when us kids were all young. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. MJ
Always a kind salutation in her lovely deep, rich voice.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Charity of Your Choice
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Cobourg Public Library
Dave and Anne and family. So sorry to hear of your loss . Lorrie, myself and our family are thinking of you at this difficult time.
We are sorry to learn of Diane's passing. We remember Diane and Hugh as wonderful neighbours when we first moved to Cobourg on Majestic Hills Drive. Our sincere condolences to Hugh and the family. Ian and Pam
My heart felt condolences to Hugh,Anne and David plus all the grandchildren. I will miss your bright light, our connection made me miss my mom alot less painful. Bless you for being in my life. Love you, always.
Diane and Hugh and my twin sister Catherine and her husband Patrick, in Gores Landing, are very special friends! I was very lucky to have met Diane and Hugh in 2015 when our brother and I flew to Ontario. Meeting Diane and Hugh was a lot of fun as they are such very warm people! My sister's wonderful and warm friendship with Diane was a strong bond of consideration and caring for each other. I will miss hearing of Diane and Catherine's adventures in Gores Landing and Cobourg. My twin sister and I will never forget all the Birthday cards you sent to both of us! Much love to you Hugh, take care and I am so sorry for the loss you have endured! Sincerely, Constance
Uncle Hugh, Anne, David and your families, I am so sorry for your loss. Auntie Diane was a beautiful person and woman. Many wonderful memories of her. She will be truly missed. Love to you all.
I knew Dianne from D'Arcy Place so many years ago - I still remember her dressing up as a witch on Halloween and dancing to entertain the members of the Happy Hours Club! But even more, I remember being a young and clueless person whom she took under her wing to help me make wider connections and find bigger opportunities. Her generosity is something I always appreciated, and I'm sure I'm not the only one with a similar story. I also remember how proud she was of Anne and David, and my heart goes out to her family.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Cobourg Public Library
Hugh and family. I am so very saddened to hear of Diane's passing. We always had a nice chat when she would come to the office to renew the paper subscription. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Art Gallery of Northumberland - Victoria Hall
No words can describe how sorry we are for your loss. May the memories of you mom help you find peace and comfort.
My deepest Sympathy on the passing of Diane Thinking of all the family at this sad time
Words to honour Diane, Hugh, and their wonderful family and friends, come quickly and easy. Sincere condolences to all who were fortunate to know Diane. A donation is on its way to Ed`s House.
Condolences to Hugh and the family. Diane has been a big part of our lives for more than 60 years. Roomates, attending one another weddings. Sharing many life events. Lots of good memories, and laughter over the years. We knew about her health issues but it was still a shock when she called to say she was in the hospital. Our loving bond lives on forever in the wonderful memories we shared together.
Our heartfelt sympathies to you and your family Anne. Kim and Barry Parker
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
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Diane was one of a kind...and kind she was. And funny and irreverent and very smart. I had not seen Diane for a number of years..but happily remember time spent with her, her support of the visual arts and her interest in and support of younger people. Our son David cherished his friendship with David Glennie and with Heather. Our condolences to Hugh and the entire family.
I’ve known Diane forever it seems back to the magpie days in port hope. A wonderful woman who always shared a kind word. Saw her at the petticoat lane charity shop and shared a story or two. She will truly be missed. Sincere condolences to family.
I knew her all too briefly, but never forgot her.
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Our deepest condolences on the passing of your mom. Thinking of you guys. Gus and Anna
Our Sympathy to all of you. Diane was a wonderful person who demonstrated leadership, compassion, and humour. Her joyful spirit will be truly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Hugh, our thoughts are with you and your family. As your next door neighbours for many years we always enjoyed our friendship with Diane and you. May we all cherish our fond memories of Diane.
Aunty Diane - we love you! My heartfelt condolences to you Anne. 💔
My sympathies to the family. I had the pleasure of working the Saturday afternoon shift at Petticoat Lane with Diane. I always looked forward to our time together as we chatted about books, life and relationships. She was a dear sweet soul who will be missed by many.
Heather, Dave and Gretel, I am so sorry for your loss. Wishing you solace in your fond memories. Xoxo
So sorry for your loss Annie. Thinking of you.
Hugh and Family: My sincere condolences to you and your family. Diane was a beautiful person whom I met at Inner Wheel many years ago and continued to enjoy her company at our monthly meetings and the many fund raising projects we worked on. We will miss her! With sympathy, Thelma
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Art Gallery of Northumberland - Victoria Hall
Hugh, Anne, Vince, Olivia, David, Heather, Gretel and Debby - to those of us who loved her and will miss her, Diane was, quite simply, the best friend you could ever want or need. Kind, funny, witty and loving; the kind of soul that people gravitated towards. We will miss her dearly. Thinking of you all. Bill and Brian
We are so sorry to hear of your loss, Dave and Heather. We are thinking of you.
Dear Hugh and family So saddened to hear of your loss Diane was an incredible woman and will be missed by so many .. a steadfast best friend to my mother Muriel..we will never forget all that she did to make her world a better place Big Hugs Karen and Steve
I am very sad to hear of Mrs. Glennie’s passing. She brought so much joy to my life as a young girl growing up on Ontario St. She was so much fun! Often when I ran into her she was still so cheerful & welcoming & always gave me a big hug! My condolences to you all!
What a woman. She was quite a force and I really liked her. Straight shooter, big heart and a life well lived. Love to Anne, Dave and family. Xo
Sorry to hear of Diane's passing. She was such a fun person to be around. Thoughts are with the family during this trying time. Gigs & Cathy
What is lovely never dies but passes into another loveliness, stardust or seafoam, flower or winged air.
I have known Diane since 1961 when we lived together in Toronto. What a classy lady she was. We have remained close all these years and it was my honor to have her as a friend. We often do not have time to say goodbye to someone we love but over the past 7 weeks I have had the privilege to text, visit and talk to Diane. She loved her family and spoke often of their many accomplishments. My deepest condolences to Hugh, Anne, David and their families. Cherish your memories they will help get you through this difficult time. This beautiful spirit will live on forever. Until we meet again. Love to all. Clarice Cook
Such a shock, will leave a big hole in everything she was involved in, and that was lots! Condolences to Hugh and the family
Anne and Family. I will always have such fond memories of your Mom/Wife from our time in Pony Club. So Sorry to hear of your great loss. I remember her with a Smile! Thinking of all of you at this difficult time.
Anne & family... I’m saddened to hear of your mom’s passing.... a beautiful character has been welcomed to heaven. Xo
Diane's Family: My thoughts and prayers are with you in the loss of a truly wonderful wife and mother. Always such an uplifting friend. She will be missed by so many. Sincerely , Marg Godawa
My dear Hugh I am so sorry to hear of Diane's passing I know you will miss her very much it's so hard to lose the love of your life. It's 8 years in October since Bob passed away and I still miss him . I have great memories of our time in Cobourg spending time with you both and the Wongs and the Bournes we had a great time . Cobourg has grown so much since then . My deepest sympathy to you and Anne and David Be kind to yourself love Imelda oxox
Mr. Glennie, Anne, and Dave, and families. Words can not express how sad hearing of Diana's passing. She was an extraordinary woman. My condolences to all of you. Cherish your memories, it helps during the difficult times....ox
Diane was a wonderful friend, a great wit and creative thinker. Loved her. Condolences to you all. Thanks for sharing her!
Dave and Heather, We are so very sorry to hear about your dear Mother. May the memories you hold near and dear to your heart help you through this difficult time. Kevin and I have you in our thoughts and in our hearts. Wishes for peace as you navigate this sad time. Mrs Glennie was a beautiful soul.
I met Diane in grade school at McGregor Public School in Aylmer, Ontario when she was "the new girl in town". I was immediately taken with her outgoing personality, her obvious intelligence and her quick wit. I could never have imagined that the friendship begun that day would last 66 years! To say I will miss her is an understatement. I especialy treasure the letters I received from Diane over the years; how lucky for me that she was a prolific writer! I'm grateful that Diane got to experience so many of the wonderful gifts of life, not least among them the abiding love of her family. My husband, Bill, joins me in sending Hugh, and every other member of Diane's family, our heartfelt condolences. She was a special lday. We celebrate her memory.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Cobourg Public Library
John and I were very sorry to hear of your mom's passing...Please extend our condolences to Dave and Heather and the families.
My deepest condolences to the family. I first met Diane through the Inner Wheel. When my mother joined, Diane was extremely kind and welcoming to her and even after my mom developed dementia, Diane would take her to Inner Wheel lunches and dinners. I will always be grateful for Diane’s kindness.
To Hugh and family. I had the pleasure of volunteering with Diane at Petticoat Lane. She was one of my favourite people there. Diane was so much fun and was always so kind to me. It was a privilege to know her and I will treasure these memories.
Diane was a very strong, intelligent, and enthusiastic woman. Diane would always have a kind, and thoughtful word whenever you needed one. Our sincerest condolences to Hugh, Anne, David, and their families. Diane will be missed terribly, but her soul will always be there to watch over you and guide you towards your dreams. Love, Kathy and Rob Ugolini ❤ xoxo
Deepest sympathies to Hugh, David and Anne and families. Your mom really made an impression on me - she was so herself and that was perfect. Do take care
Hugh just want to let you know that we are sorry to hear of Diane's passing. We know that she will be missed by many people that she worked with in Cobourg. Christine and Frank Russell
I’m so glad you got to spend precious time talking with your Mom every day and that things were peaceful. A mother is a piece of our heart and I know that piece is now bursting with love and memories! Hugs to you both! XX Sonya
So sorry to hear. Michelle and I send our deepest condolences to the entire family.
Hugh and Family, Our thoughts are with you all during this difficult time. Diane was such a wonderful kind individual. She was always there if you needed any help. Diane was a founding member of the Inner Wheel group and certainly brought a lot to our group and will be missed. Our sincere condolences, Rick and Barb
A bright light has left us but our memories are as bright as ever. Hugh, Anne and David and family we send our deepest condolences to all of for the loss of a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and our friend. Sincerely Tony and Carol
Beautiful, gracious, brilliant and fun - Diane was such a joy and a gift in our lives. Thinking of you now Hugh....and of Debby, Anne and Vince, David and Heather. And also, of all the rest of us who loved, and were loved, by this exceptional woman. How lucky were we......
My heart is broken dear friend of 50 years. We sure had the best of times even in the worst of times. You were my rock. You will be so missed and I will love and treasure you until we meet again. My heartfelt condolences to my dear friend Hugh and our Anne and Bdavid, I love you all.
Condolences to the Glennie family.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Art Gallery of Northumberland - Victoria Hall
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Art Gallery of Northumberland - Victoria Hall
Brian and I are so sorry to hear of Diane’s passing. She bore her prognosis with grace and dignity. Her encouragement and praise was instrumental in the success of many Inner Wheel fundraising efforts, and sincerely appreciated. Sincere sympathy, Brian and Cheri
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Cobourg Public Library
David and family - I am so terribly sorry to learn of your loss. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Condolences to you Anne , Vince and all the family. Remember all your beautiful memories. Love to all , Uncle Jim and Aunt Donna
Anne, David and Hugh- we are so sorry to hear about Diane. We are sending hugs and our condolences. Love Sue and Johnny Devlin & Roger Pearce
I wish to send my condolences to Hugh Glennie, and family's, so very sorry for your loss.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Cobourg Public Library
Diane was always a fun person to be around. A volunteer at Petticoat Lane, the NHH thrift shop. She had a wry sense of humour, and a wonderful rapport with the customers . A great lover of books. A ready smile. She will be missed at the shop, and all those who knew her. Alma and John Draper
Hugh, Anne & David and family, I am so very sorry to hear about your Mom passing away. She was such a lovely person! Sincerely, Tom & CarolAnn(Lougheed) Heffernan
Dear Hugh and family, As an Inner Wheel friend of Diane, we are sorry for her passing and at the same time applaud her for her courage in facing her trial. She was very supportive of me in times that I needed support and I will remember her with fondness. Alma Beston
So very sorry to hear of the passing of this beautiful lady. Just a treasure to know. Prayers are with you Hugh and family