Dianne F. Rourke
elevated ft0xH July 11, 1941 ~ April 24, 2024
elevated ft0xH Memorial Visitation
Saturday, June 15, 2024 from 11am – 12pm
Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6
elevated ft0xH Funeral Mass
Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 12:00pm
Chapel of St. Joseph at Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6
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elevated ft0xH Interment
Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
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Following the interment
elevated ft0xH Obituary
After battling severe respiratory issues, and healing from a broken hip, it is with heavy hearts we announce the peaceful passing of Dianne Rourke on April 24, 2024, at Southlake Regional Health Centre at the age of 82. Reunited in heaven with her beloved husband A. John, and son Sean (Fran). Loving mother of Stéphanie (Rob), Jennifer (Tom) and Kelly Anne (Gary). Proud grandmother of Luke, Taylor, Karley, Dakota, Travis, Spencer, and Alma. Great grandmother to Theo. Dear sister of Noreen, and aunt to many beloved nieces and nephews. Dianne will be remembered for her sassy sense of humour, classy style, immense kindness, superstar receptionist at CHUM Radio, and cheerful volunteer at St. John’s Rehab where she served for 10 years with her husband John. She was thoughtful in her gift/card giving, loved to dance (Alouette Majorettes, ballet, and all the weddings), she travelled to many places around the world but she truly loved “her island” Barbados. Dianne will be sadly missed and held dear in the hearts of her many extended family and friends.
elevated ft0xH Your thoughts and kindness are truly appreciated during this time of sorrow.
elevated ft0xH In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in honour of Dianne may be made to Sunnybrook Foundation (St. John’s Rehab Program).
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Stephanie/Jennifer/Kelly
So sorry for your loss. Your Mom truly was a “superstar”!
Rich and I are very sorry for your loss. May you take comfort in all your lovely memories!
My sincere condolences to your family Jen. The photo you have chosen, I believe sums up the joy she gave to others and the joy she experienced in life. She has brought much joy to all.
So so sorry for your loss! The joy she brought is evident in that smile! I pray you find comfort in the fact that she is with those who have gone before her. May you also find comfort in the love and prayers of those who surround you. Xoxo
Thank you Rache xo
I’ll carry so many wonderful memories with me and cherish Aunt Dianne’s joie de vivre forever. Love & heartfelt sympathies my sweet family.
Beautifully said, Elle xo
A ray of sunshine – her warmth, kindness, and generosity will be greatly missed – thanks to her and John for all they did for St John’s Rehab
Dianne was a beautiful and dynamic soul. She will be missed by many. So sorry for your incredible loss. May you Rest In Peace my friend.
To the Rourke Family
So sorry for your loss. Dianne and I were majorettes way back when and had fun during those years. The last time we got together was for the reunion September 9th 2003, when the Grannies came marching home.
We shared many stories and laughter. I’ll always remember her brilliant smile.
My Deepest Condolences
Carole Smithard
Montreal Alouette Marjorette
Please accept my deep condolences on the passing of Dianne Rourke. She was a special lady indeed.
Dianne was a “One In A Million” kind of lady. She cared about so many of us at CHUM Radio. She always wore a smile and she always presented herself in the most beautiful way. I will truly miss her and I promise to never forget her!
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I am so very sorry for your loss. Dianne was a one of a kind special woman, and we were blessed to have her in our lives. Forever remembered. 💞🙏
Dianne was a woman of faith, common sense and kindness and all of us who loved her will always miss her.
Dianne was a welcoming and warm presence. She had the best stories and told them with a twinkle in her eye. So sorry for your loss.
Dianne was a lovely lady inside and out! I feel so fortunate to have known her.
I am so very sorry about the loss of your much loved mother. She was one very special lady and she became a good friend. We became friends when we both moved into the same building. Dianne and John were just a wonderful couple, kind and generous always willing to help when possible. A woman with a great s sense of humour. I know she will be missed, I am better for having known her. God bless her and all her family.
Dianne was the biggest cheerleader. I will remember her fondly on the sidelines at Regattas or paddle competitions cheering us on and all decked out in Pink💕She loved her family. It was an honour to know her.
Sorry for your loss pharmacy Mike
So very sorry to hear about Dianne’s passing. I had the pleasure of meeting her at a number of St. John’s Rehab volunteer events and she was truly a special lady! So vibrant, and full of life! I especially enjoyed hearing her share stories about working at CHUM, and as a Montreal Allouette’s cheerleader! She was a very dedicated volunteer at St. John’s Rehab and has been missed in recent years.
May her spirit live on in her children, and grandchildren.
Katherine Alexopoulos – Director, Volunteer Resources – Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
I’m a little late, but wanted to express how so sorry I am about your mother. John and I worked at Pattison way back and I got to know Dianne really well and often we’d meet at Chum and have lunch together. She was very special and always happy, but they both were. Sending your family healing hugs.
I am sorry to have missed Dianne’s death in April. We first n
met in Grade 7 at Westward and continued knowing of our whereabouts until this past Spring. I have been I’ll myself and have not been in touch. John and Dianne were good email pals of my twin brother Bill and me..Dianne and I have corresponded since John’s death and I am very sorry to have missed her last days. I just turned 83 in Montreal and looked forward to contacting Dianne when my own problems (Heart) were under control. I wish to send my deepest sympathies to her lovely daughters and daughter in law whom she loved dearly and were very helpful to her over the past few years. As Dianne was my first date as a shy guy in Grade 7 I looked forward to our conversations. I will miss her.