Whitney Pier
It is with profound sadness that we, the family, announce the sudden death of Dianne Lorraine McLaine, age 70, on Sunday, September 3, 2023, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney.
Dianne was the daughter of the late Arthur and Mildred (Doyle) McLaine and was the youngest of six siblings.
Dianne will be deeply missed by her daughter, Amber Lynn McLaine (Ron Crawley); her pride and joy, grandson, Ethan; brothers, Arthur, South Carolina, and Donald; sister, Dawn Mary (Aubery) Lynk; sister-in-law, Margie McLaine, and her nieces, nephews and two fur babies.
Besides here parents, Dianne was predeceased by brothers, Phillip and John.
Dianne was an employee of MT&T/Aliant where she had a career of thirty years starting as an operator and retiring at the young age of 51 as a Business Services Technician, the first female in Sydney to obtain that position. She loved to meet up for lunch with her former co-workers or spending hours on the phone catching up.
Dianne was known to extend a helping hand to those in need. She enjoyed spending time outside with her beloved grandson, Ethan, and family gatherings around the pool. She lived a life of compassion, and will be remembered as an independent, hardworking, caring neighbour, and a devoted mother and grandmother.
Celebration of LIFE for the late Dianne McLaine will be held at the Pier Community Funeral Home, Whitney Pier, 1092 Victoria Rd. (entrance on Church Street) from 2–4 p.m. on Saturday, September 9, 2023.
Donations in memory of Dianne may be made to a cat rescue/organization of one’s choice.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home.
Online Condolences
Sincere Sympathies to Amber, Dawn, Donald and the entire MacLaine family on the passing of your mother and sister. The J.A. Gillis family, neighbour’s of the MacLaine family, on Mercer Street for over 70 years, have fond memories of Dianne. Her smile, her kindness, her style and everything that made your mother/sister so special to you will live on through your memories and may all that you shared bring you peace in your time of sadness. R.I.P Dianne.
From: Gerald Gillis ‘Bumper’, Anne Doreen (Gillis) McCrea and Lexie (Gillis) Martin
Very sorry to hear of Dianne’s passing. She was a pleasure to work with during her years at MT&T.
From: Sandy Haley
Amber and family. We want to extend our sincere condolences on your loss. I have so many fond memories of the times Dianne and I spent together. Thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time. RIP Dianne.🙏
From: Brenda and David Sawler
My thoughts and prayers to Diane’s family…A pleasure to have known and work with..fly high Dianne..
From: Roberta Mackinnon
We were very shocked and saddened to hear the news of Dianne’s passing. Many years were spent working with her at MT&T/ BellAliant, and with it came many laughs as well. It has not gone unnoticed that her passing timed with Labour Day weekend, Dianne was always compassionate about fair labour & collective agreements for All.
Rest in Peace Dianne, we will miss your calls to gather the retiree’s for lunch. We will miss your smile, your laugh and chats.
Jane & Theresa
Sincere Sympathy to the family.Dianne.and I worked together at MTT/ALIANT many years.Thoughts and Prayers to all of you.
Our deepest condolences Amber and family. We already miss Diane ‘s presence in the neighbourhood . We enjoyed so many conversations over the years . So sorry for your great loss.
Our sincerest condolences to all the family. Dianne will be sorely missed in our neighborhood.
The Fenech Family
I’m was so sorry to hear of Dianne’s passing. She was such an upbeat person always smiling. She was so proud of you Amber, you were her whole world till her beautiful grandson came along. Hugs to you, Ron and Ethan.
Amber, Dawn and the whole family, we are so sorry for your loss. Diane always greeted you with a big smile and happy disposition. She was concerned about everyone she came across and always made you feel better after talking with her. She will be greatly missed.
Bo and Judy MacNeil
My deepest condolences to her family, she will for sure be missed in our neighbourhood 💔 She was always bright abs bubbly when she walked by and always spoke,, sorry for your loss 💔
Amber and family. I was shocked and saddened when I heard of Dianne’s passing. She was a sweet person. I did board at your Mom’s house in my earlier days at MT&T. We made trips to Ingonish, which is my home town. Your Mom’s smile, kindness and big heart will be missed. Sending hugs and condolences to you all. RIP my friend.
Sincere condolences to Amber & the entire McLaine family. My dad shared with me so many stories of growing up next door to you all on that tiny section of Borden Street… his best friend and such a wonderful family. Such a sweet lady will be missed by many.
So sorry to hear of Dianne’s passing. She always had a smile on her face. My condolences and prayers for her family especially for Amber and Ethan.
Condolences to Diane’s family.
Anne Marie ( Currie) MacAskill
Dear Donald, Gwen and Family:
My sincere sympathy to you all on the loss of your sister/aunt Dianne. Also, Mother, Grandmother and friend to many!
May all the very wonderful memories that you all have, help you all in the difficult days ahead.
Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
God love and bless you all and keep you all always in His care.
Love, prayers & hugs, Valerie Ann xoxo
Sending condolences to all the McLaine family! So sorry to hear of Diane’s passing. May she R I P🙏🙏
Amber and family…So sorry to hear of Diane’s sudden passing,she was a pleasure to work with,always positive and upbeat. RIP Diane,you will be missed by many…
My thoughts and most sincere sympathies are extended to all family members and friends.
Dear Amber and family,
Very sorry to hear of your Moms passing. I hope all the great times and memories will get you through the difficult days ahead. We will be thinking of you.
We are very sorry for your loss.
Bert and Maurina Lewis
Shocked and so very sorry to hear of Dianne passing. Talk frequently while walking my dogs past her place and she would sometimes walk a while with us. First met Dianne in the late 60s and have been living in the same neighborhood for many years. A beautiful and caring soul. Sincere condolences to Amber and all of the family
I was so very sorry to hear about Dianne’s sudden passing. I went to school with Dianne and shared some adventures with Dianne, and friends Anne Marie, and Brenda in our earlier school years. Although I lost touch with Dianne when I got older, I sometimes had the good fortune to randomly meet her on Victoria Road when she was out for one of her many walks and it was always as if all those years had never passed as we talked and laughed. I will always remember her big smile and her happy laugh that was always ready to come bubbling out. She was a very special person, lovely and caring, and will be greatly missed by so many. My thoughts go out to Amber, Ethan, and all the family.
Sending our condolences to Amber and family so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Forever Dianne has been a pillar in our neighborhood. We always appreciated her great energy, her compassion for animals, and her devotion to family. We are shocked and saddened by her passing. She will be very much missed.
My deepest sympathy on your mother’s, sister’s passing. She was a great help to me when I had my knee surgeries. Diane will be missed on Mercer Street. I have made a donation in her memory to the Feral Cat Society.
I hope you find peace in the memories of her.
Dear Amber and members of the McLaine Family,
Please accept our sincere condolences on the sudden passing of Dianne. It is never easy to say so long to someone you love, especially when it is unexpected and without warning. While this is a difficult time for your family, we know that the many memories you have of happy times spent with Dianne will help to ease your sorrow overtime. She was a beautiful neighbour and friend to all in our neighbourhood. May you always feel her loving presence and spirit with you.
In deepest sympathy,
Gerald, Phonse & Angela Gillis & Family
Dear Dawn, Donald, Amber & Family, We were both shocked and saddened to hear of Dianne ‘s sudden passing. May your memories of a dear mother and sister give you comfort, strength and peace . You are in our thoughts at this truly difficult time.