March 8, 2024 My 77th Birthday

Dearest sweetheart, your were not physically here to celebrate my birthday but you were here in my heart. You will always be part of my life while God has extended my time here. It is almost eight years since you died, and I have written in a journal every day since. Coincidentally I started on my birthday the 11th Volume. I know much of what I write to you is somewhat boring since it is about the routine things of life. Nonetheless I like you to be kept up with what is going on in the lives of our two wonderful children Stuart and Stephanie, and our amazing grandchildren Ellis and Sofie. I know you are pleased that our grandchildren are attending Sarnia Christian Academy because we want them to walk in the light of our Savior, Jesus Christ.

I celebrated my birthday with Stuart, Janice and two individuals, Brent and Pat from my church, Shenstone Baptist Church. I have made good friends with the congregations members. Marilyn Kelly brought me devilled eggs for me which she has done close to 29 years to celebrate my birthday.

I know you work along with God to answer prayers. There are some individuals whom I have encountered which have tried to cause me "evil" . Honey please try to cleanse their hearts of all unrighteousness. I know you cannot do this alone. I so dearly love and miss you, however I know the grief I feel for you each day is a special gift God has given us to keep in communication with the ones who are most special to us.

Please continue to light up path for the years God has extended to me. I love you so very dearly xoxoxox

My most darling and loving wife Diane. It has been seven years since you left me to go to Heaven. When you died most of me died with you. I loved you so very much. I have tried to immortalize your memory by building a park and a Chapel in your name and I have written to you every day since you passed away.

Honey any successes I may of had in my life I owe to you, You were such an amazing mother and you were alive to see the birth if two wonderful grandchildren, Ellis and Sofie. Both are children Stuart and Stephane have grown up to be terrific adults. Honey I do not know how many more years God will grant me here on earth, but I want the very last words I want to say on my death bed are "Diane I love you so very much" You husband until death do us both part, Your Hubby Steve

Steve , I dont know if you remember me, Darlene Irving. ( Allison) But I roomed with Diane at the Iroquois Apartments, when she & I were in training for X-ray. I think I was the one to introduce you to Diane !

I have a picture of the 3 of us on the steps at the apartment.

Im very sad to have learned of her passing. & very sad for your loss. I knew from the very fist time you set eyes on Diane , how much you cherished her .

Regards Darlene Allison.

Memories awh !

My condolences she was an amazing person. Steve talos please contact me I can't find you.

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My darling Diane

I never stop thinking about you. When you passed away a large part of me passed away with you. My life without you has been most difficult, and there is not a day that goes by that I don't cry. My grief for you will never go away. I loved you more than my frail words can ever express. I know you are in Heaven. If it is in God's Will I will be reunited with you again one day. I love you,

Your husband forever Steve

My darling Diane

It is Mother's Day and nearly two years since you passed away. I thank God for bringing me to you and being the mother to two wonderful children - Stuart and Stephanie. You totally devoted yourself to raising them, providing them with all the love and support any mother could provide,

Honey there is never a day in my life I do not cry for you. I thank you for all you did for our family. Your legacy will forever live in our wonderful children and grandchildren.

I love and miss you so very much

Your devoted husband Steve

February 14/18

My darling Diane

I just want you to know how much I love you. Despite the passage of time my profound and deepest feelings I have for you will never diminish with the passage of time. You were the centre of my universe. I owe so very much to you and ofter feel I gave so little back in return.

Honey I think of you every moment of the day. My eyes are all wet with tears of sadness and loneliness thinking of our lives together and with our children Stuart and Stephanie.

September 20, 2017

My most darling and loving wife

Today would have been your 68th birthday. God sent you to me as a special gift, You are constantly in my heart and I cry every day at your passing.. I pray that you will continue to be with me as I travel through the journey of my life and give me the strength and wisdom you demonstrated in raising our children, Stuart and Stephanie. I remind our two grandchildren, Ellis and Sofie about you because you loved them so very much and I know that you have shared joyously in their lives as they continue to grow into adulthood.

My life without you is so incomplete.

I love you so very, very much, Your husband forever until death do I part. xoxoxoxo

My darling Diane. Yesterday we had a Memorial Service for you with your family. We unveiled you tombstone and Krista, your niece, painted an incredible portrait of you which will hang in the hallway of Wynarden as a lasting memory and tribute to you.

Each day that passes my sorrow grows even more painful. I loved you with all my heart. You are profoundly missed by our children and grandchildren. I pray that one day I will one again hold you hand and touch your face in Heaven.

I love and miss you so very much,

Your husband Steve xoxoxo

Diane was an incredible mother and wife. My heart aches with profound pain and eyes swell with tears just thinking of her passing. She supported me in all my endeavours and asked very little in return.I regret that I cannot find adequate words to express how much I loved Diane. Life is now like a hollow conch without her and the things which once had meaning have become meaningless without her.

Her greatest legacy is our son Stuart and daughter Stephanie. We thank God for directing their lives, and I thank God's leading for paving my path to Diane. I know that God has reserved a very special place for her in heaven. My darling wife your memory will be forever banded on my heart and I pray with all earnestness that God will one day reunite us.

I love you hubby xoxoxo

Stuart, I'm so sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences to you and your family.

We were so sorry to hear of the passing of your wife Steve. Please know that we are all thinking of you and your family. Love The Schneider Family

Dear Steve, Stuart, Stephanie & family

Please accept our heartfelt condolences during this difficult time. We have over 40 years of fond memories of Diane. She will always be remembered for her kind and gentle nature, her devotion to her family and her quiet determination in times of adversity. May you find comfort and peace in the years to come. Love to you all, Bill & Sandy

My very best to the family, and in particular to my friend, Steve.

Diane was a lovely and determined person who set a quiet example of determination and temperance.

Hold tight to memories for comfort, lean on your friends and family for strength, and always remember how much you are loved. We are so sorry for your loss and we send our deepest condolences. Love from the Denis and Singh family.

My family and I are all so sorry to hear of your loss, but we're sure you and your family have the faith to know that you will all be together again in the end.

Steve, Stuart and Stephanie

I am so sorry for your lose. I didn't realize Diane was so sick.

I have such fond memories of Diane, Janice, Helen and I on our bus trips to garden shows. She really loved her garden but not near as much as she loved her family.

Steven, Nancy, Amber and Jasmine.

Steve - Barb and I were saddened to read of Diane's passing. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.

Steve, I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved Diane. I was a tennant at the castle a few years ago and absolutely loved the wonderful gardening and restorative work that you and Diane accomplished. Many evenings I sat on that big beautiful veranda admiring.

Our thoughts and best wishes are with you and your family Steve...many fond memories from BCI days.

sorry to hear of diane's passing. we worked together at NGH.

also we both were pauline's girls.

wishing peace to steve and family as her struggle has ended.

linda and dave berrill

Sigmar and I were so sad to hear of the passing of Diane. She was a beautiful, kind and very brave lady, who fought so hard. We are blessed to have know her. Our deepest sympathies Steve and family. RIP Diane.

Love Sigmar, Karen and family.

I have so many great memories of Diane. The times we spent together as cousins when we were young, when her creative imagination would define our play time, our years together at Eden Christian college, starting our careers at Norfolk General and sharing an apartment together where Diane was definitely the cook with more finesse. She was a strong woman of faith, a loyal friend. We will miss her. Praying for all of you in these days that God will comfort with His arms of love. She had such a positive outlook on life to the very end and loved all of you passionately. So grateful we will be with her again someday.

We were saddened to hear of Diane's passing. She certainly gave the battle against cancer everything she had. I know Pat thought the world of her. Please know that she will be missed by her friends and neighbors. Her gardens were always so beautiful at the castle.

A beautiful lady...full of class, grace, love, and humour. I will remember her fondly. I am so sorry for your loss xo

Dear Steve and family...I am so very sorry for your loss. My heartfelt condolences to you

Steve and Family...It was with great sadness I heard of Diane's home going! We were friends growing up in Port Rowan. Your family is in my prayers. Irma

Steve, Stuart. Stephanie and family, We were so sorry to hear of Diane's passing. . She was a wonderful thoughtful and caring woman. . .We are thinking of you and your family at this difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers. . Thank your for your friendship Diane. RIP

Dear Steve, Stuart, and Stephanie,

I will always thank God for Diane and the fact that she introduced me to the Precept Upon Precept method of Bible Study, that I love so much and continue to take at Central Baptist. I will always remember Diane's love of flowers, and her beautiful flower gardens, both at the farm and at Wynarden. God bless you all as you mourn for her gentle spirit, but praise God that she has a home in heaven. I know I will see her again someday.

With lots of love and hugs for you all, Eleanor