Obituary for Diana Kutchaw (Kutchaw)
It is with great grief and sadness that the Melanson / Kutchaw family announces the passing of Diana (Dee) Kutchaw on May 16, 2023 at the age of 51 following her battle with cancer. Diana was the beloved wife of 26 years to Dennis Melanson, loving mother of Brett and Sidney Melanson. She was the daughter of Leonard and Sandra Kutchaw and daughter in law of Paul and Carol Melanson. Diana has two sisters, Stephanie Kutchaw (Chris), Kelly Kutchaw-Polak (Davor) and a brother Dennis Kutchaw (predeceased).
Diana Spent 20 years working for the Ontario Nurses’ Association where as a Labour Relations Officer she advocated passionately for the rights of nurses and other allied healthcare professionals during contract negotiations.
In her spare time Diana enjoyed the outdoors, traveling, going to baseball games, trying new foods and enjoying a glass of wine with her friends and family.
She was a strong person who took the time and interest in everyone she came across. Diana will be greatly missed and leaves a large void in the lives she has touched.
A special thank you from the family to the amazing staff at the Maison McCulloch Hospice, where Diana spent the last two weeks of her life making new friends and sharing smiles and laughter. Also a massive thank you goes to all those who supported the family in so many ways. It will always be remembered.
Diana will be sadly missed by her family, relatives and friends.
In lieu of flowers , donations can be made to the Maison McCulloch Hospice to honour Diana’s memory.
Arrangements entrusted to the Park Lawn Crematorium.
Diana Spent 20 years working for the Ontario Nurses’ Association where as a Labour Relations Officer she advocated passionately for the rights of nurses and other allied healthcare professionals during contract negotiations.
In her spare time Diana enjoyed the outdoors, traveling, going to baseball games, trying new foods and enjoying a glass of wine with her friends and family.
She was a strong person who took the time and interest in everyone she came across. Diana will be greatly missed and leaves a large void in the lives she has touched.
A special thank you from the family to the amazing staff at the Maison McCulloch Hospice, where Diana spent the last two weeks of her life making new friends and sharing smiles and laughter. Also a massive thank you goes to all those who supported the family in so many ways. It will always be remembered.
Diana will be sadly missed by her family, relatives and friends.
In lieu of flowers , donations can be made to the Maison McCulloch Hospice to honour Diana’s memory.
Arrangements entrusted to the Park Lawn Crematorium.