Parsons, Diana Jean, 69, of Harmony, Queens County, passed away on Friday, September 7, 2012, in the Queens General Hospital, Liverpool. Born in Belleville, Ontario, she was a daughter of the late Ivan and Margaret (Hopkins) Richards. Over the years she was involved in many of her children’s activities whether it was being a girl guide leader, hockey, volleyball, basketball, air cadet Mom ect.. Diana loved to work in her flower garden and doing many crafts including knitting, making Barbie doll clothes, ceramics and embroidering. She also made homemade ornaments for all of the grandchildren which they will treasure forever. She is survived by daughter Jennifer (Pat) Frail, of Westfield; son Joseph Callaghan, of Brooks, Alberta; stepdaughter Callie (Kevin) Uhlman, of South Brookfield; stepson Robert (Cathy) Callaghan, of Toronto; grandchildren Joel, Amber, Steven, Kyle, Brittany, Jeremy; step grandchildren Cara, Korbin, Jason; sisters Barbara (Don) Blondeau, Meredith Goulet, Brenda (Jim) Parent, Karen (Taz) Richards, all of Ontario; brothers Robert (Giselene) Richards, James Richards, Ivan (Melva) Richards, Neil (Lyann) Richards, all of Ontario; sister-in-law Claudette Richards and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by husbands Fred Callaghan, George Parsons; companion Melburn Scott; daughter-in-law Tammy Callaghan, sister Margaret Merrigan; brothers John Richards and Ken Richards. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. A Graveside Service will be held Sunday, September 16th, 2012, at 1:00 p.m., in Hill Crest Cemetery, Westfield. Pastor Victor Adams officiating. No flowers by request, donations may be made to the North Queens Fire Association. Online condolences to the family may be made at www.chandlersfuneral.com
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Sylvia and Bruce
To the family,
Pls accept our condolences at this difficult time.
candice fancey &allan fancey
sorry to hear of the passing of your mom.Just remember she is not suffering any longer.You will miss her and the memories you all had together.
Dwight & Chr5istine
so very sorry to hear of your mum, grandmothers death may she rest in peace and may you know the peace of knowing you did all you could. She was a grand person & friend.
Love to all
shelley turner
Dear Jennifer… so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing, hold tight to all your fond memories. You have a wonderful family to help you through this very difficult time. Take care and stay strong. Shelley
Helena Mamape & Eckhard Renz
To Jennifer Frail and Family,
Sorry to hear the news of your mothers passing,it is never easy
and we think of you all a nd wish you strenght for the coming days,
Love Helena @eckhard.
Grant and Judy Hopkins
to Jennifer and family, and to all of Diana’s family, our sincerest and deep sympathy to you all. Take heart in knowing she is in a better place, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Don & Barb Blondeau
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow
take heart in knowing ,to live in our hearts is never to die .
She is in the hands of our Lord and not suffering
Natalie Richards
My thoughts and prayers are with you all, in this most difficult time. I wish you strength in the coming days. It does getting easier with time, but we never forget the wonderful memories we had with them. I remember so many with your mom, she was an amazing lady and we are going to miss her.
Love you all
Natalie (cousin)
Claudette Richards
My deepest sympathies to you all in this most difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love Aunt Claudette
Patsy,Arthur Conrad
Jennifer,Pat and exteneded Family.So sorry to here about your mothers passing,did not know she was ill.Hold on to all the sweet memories that you have,our thoughts are with you this day.Patsy and Arthur
Melva and Ivan Richards
We are sending our prayers to you and your family so far away. I wish we could be there tomorrow; know that we are in heart. Your Mom was special in many ways and we will all miss her. God bless and keep you. Aunt Melva and Uncle Ivan
Blair, Carla, Rachael & Matt Mansfield
Jennifer, Pat, Joel & Amber;
Thinking about you at this time of sorrow! Cherish the memories!
Love Blair, Carla, Rachael & Matt
Clara Mitchell
you were my friend i will miss you