Diane PATERSON Obituary

On behalf of the Committee and all Members of the Northland Multiple Sclerosis Society, we extend our sympathy and condolences to the family after just learning Diane has passed away.
Diane was a valued member of the MS Society, helping out with our annual street appeal collection in Kerikeri, and enjoying a boat cruise in the Bay of Islands last year with her fellow MS'ers. Rest in Peace Diane.
From all at Northland MS

Diane was a valued member of Northland MS, we are saddened to learn now of her passing in January. Sending Sympathy & Condolences to the family. From all at Northland Multiple Sclerosis Society.

Siempre te recordaré. Ya que fuiste una madre muy buena y una gran amiga para mi siempre te tendré en mi corazón Diane. Serás ahora un ángel que cuidará de todos los que te queremos. Un abrazo al cielo.

Dear Ashley, Michelle and Tamzin: our hearts reach out to you with Diane's passing. She was such a long-time friend and the many times we vuisited, stayed, camped and swam at her povely homestead we will forever remember. And also as a colleague with the Marsden Cross over many years: Diane was a foundation pilllar and as Chair of the Marsden Cross Trust Board I would want to pay tribute for all the voluntary work she put in to making the bicentenary happen in 2014. We send your our love and blessings, and will alwats remember Diane. Jackie and Richartd Randerson

Thinking of all the happy times we've spent over the years with John & Diane (in the bay on 'Tara-iti', camping in the Wheat Field, and staying at the Homestead)
Our deepest sympathy to you all at this sad time.

Hilary & Ian Lewis, Warkworth.

Dear Tamzin, Ashley and families,

We are your Mum's first cousins (on her mother's side). We are scattered far and wide. Although we have been a bit remote, geographically, we benefited from your mother's determination to keep in touch. Over many years, several of us enjoyed stays on the wonderful property at Purerua, and enjoyed hosting Diane at our homes - in various parts of the country - during her frequent trips on holiday or church business.

We are grateful for her efforts to maintain connections to wider family.

Please accept our condolences, and best wishes for you, her close family, on the passing of our lovely cousin Diane.

Allison (nee Gubb) Moffitt - Taranaki
Phil Gubb - Hawkes Bay
Marilyn (nee Gubb) Woodward - South Australia
Brian Gubb - Bay of Plenty
Graham Gubb - Kapiti Mana

Diane and family we thank you for your kindness and generosity and grace. We shared many happy times with you, cherishing the memories we created. Your love of horses , fine proper tea, and your glorious property is a real treasure.

Dear Diane, it was a real privilege to know you as a friend over many years and recently to drive you out to your former home on the farm and then to the Marsden Cross to share a special communion service with you and my friend Liz. It brought back memories for both of us ,as you and I were both on the Marsden Cross Trust Board many years ago.
Rest in peace dear friend, thank you for being you. My condolences to your family.
Archdeacon Barb Walker Rural Southland,

Many good memories of your kindnesses true testimony of the many groups and individuals who were able to share the joy of Purerua a massive thank you from us all.
Well done a great innings .
You sprinkled sincere affections widely amongst so many ,
you will not be forgotten.
Rest easy with John.
Don Mandeno, Tambo, and Bannerman

Thanks Diane for your hospitality over the years for letting Silvia and myself ride and hunt over your stunning property you will be sadly missed by all rest in peace Mark Howard

Spent a lovely few days at the farm with my wife and kids maybe 30 years ago. Good times. Sorry to hear of Diane's passing. Condolences to the family.

Michelle Ashley Tammy and your boys we are sorry to hear of Dianne´s passing and send you our condolences and love. We remember Diane as a brave and courageous lady who was an amazing horsewoman gardener farmer and who loved her family and friends. May she rest in peace free from pain. She always made us feel welcome when ever we came to stay Xxxx