When we awoke this morning little did we know that our lives would be forever changed and our hearts broken as we the family of the late Diane Blackmore (nee Munden) announces that she passed away so suddenly and unexpectedly on Sunday March 24, 2019 at Dr. Charles L Legrow Health Center in her 71 ^st year. Diane was born on September 6, 1947 to the late Benjamin and Juliann Munden (nee Currie). She was also predeceased by her brothers Hickman and Ernie, sisters in law; Sheila Munden wife of Lorne and Sheila Munden wife of Barry, mother and father in law; Amy and James Parsons, brothers in law; Garland White, George Blackmore, Jack Blackmore, Reg Blackmore, Bob Ferris and Paul Barnes and Winston's dad Richard Blackmore. Leaving to mourn with a lifetime of precious memories is Diane's husband Winston Blackmore of 50 years. A loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother she will be sadly missed by her only daughter Lori (Claude) Dicks of Port aux Basques, her boys; Tim (Nancy) Blackmore and Troy Blackmore (Sara) all of Halifax NS, grandchildren; Tyler (Gabrielle), Kristen (Jody), Madison, Noah, Elise, great grandchildren; Aubree, Brayden, Greyson. She will also be sadly missed by her only sister Roberta Ferris, brothers; Will (Doris) Munden, Rick (Patty) Munden, Lorne Munden (Sylvia) Barry Munden and Ben (Arlene) Munden. She will be fondly remembered by her in laws; Marguerite White, Elizabeth (Clayton) Carter, Lillian Barnes, Gordie Blackmore (Shirley), Eileen Blackmore, Bessie Blackmore and a large circle of nieces, nephews and many close friends. Diane could be found any day of the week at any hour in her kitchen baking. It was a life long passion of hers and she always made sure that her family and friends always had their favourite cookie, pie, cake or bread. She was a care free spirit who always made you laugh with a joke and her infectious smile which could light up any room. She was the life of the party and always put the needs of others before her own, their happiness made her happy and for anyone who knew her you knew that her family was everything to her and they came first. She spent 25 years working in the dietary department at Legrow Health Center, retiring in 2013 to enjoy her time with her family. We were so fortunate to have loved and been loved in return by such a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend and we will miss her forever. The family will be receiving friends at East Haven Funeral Home on Tuesday and Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. The funeral service will take place on Thursday March 28, 2 pm at St. James Anglican Church, Channel officiated by Deacons Jane Allen and Kay Osmond. Interment will follow at St. James Anglican Cemetery, Barachois Hill. Flowers are graciously accepted or donations can be made to Diane's family. Funeral arrangements were in the care of East Haven Funeral Home Inc, 57 Grand Bay Road, Port aux Basques, 695-2300. www.easthvenfuneralhome.com

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