Arrangements for the funeral of Diane Garrattley
Tuesday 30th March 2021 12.15pm
Diane’s family will be attending a ceremony on the 30th March to say goodbye to her.
Sadly due to the current coronavirus pandemic, funerals are being limited in a crematorium, so the service is by invite only.
Live Webcast
A live webcast will be available for those people unable to attend.
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You can login to the Wesley Media website at any time to view a test connection (and we strongly recommend you do this) but you’ll only be able to view the Live Webcast between approx. 12.15pm and 1pm on Tuesday 30th March.
A PDF of the order of service will be available from this page on the day of the funeral.
Donations
If you would like to do something in Diane’s memory, the family would like donations to be made to Diabetes UK. You can donate on their website HERE
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Mom – My Best friend, my soul mate. My heart is broken without you here. Thank you for being the best Mom I could ever have wished for. We have had the best life together. Holidays, shopping, laughing til we cry, chatting for hours, you remembering stories I told you from years ago, your laugh, your smile, your hugs, your love, Stratford, Cheltenham, The Clothes Show, TX Maxx, Cornwall, Birthdays, Christmas’s, going to Nanny and Grandads on the bus singing the Holly and the Ivy, going to the theatre, going for a coffee, spas, afternoon tea. I am going to miss you forever – rest easy up there Mom and I know you will be with everyone together. Until we meet again I’ll be missing you but I know you are with me in everything I do Sar x x x
Looking through these photos made me so emotional .. I am going to miss our casual meet ups of afternoon tea … or a chit chat in your living room having a good old gossip . You will be truly missed Diane, such a lovely, funny and caring lady. You showed so much love towards me and Bethanie over the years .. She will forever refer to you as “ the lady who buys me strawberry candy canes “
Memories of working together will forever be in my thoughts. Rest in peace .. you will never be forgotten ❤️❤️
I have so any Happy memories with Diane she was the front of askers and everybody knew her and loved her. Me,Jen and Stacey often had a giggle as Diane would often come out with things that would have us in stitches, Mark could never understand what we were laughing at . Diane always looked immaculate she always took pride in her appearance and I still cannot believe this lovely lady has gone ,I will never forget you Di
Debs xxx
Diane was such a warm, beautiful women with unlimited amounts of love for everyone around her. She was so fabulous, if Diane was not in Zara she would have been in TK Maxx with her daughter Sarah wearing their matching red lipstick.
The most important shopping day of the year was definitely the Cheltenham Christmas shopping trip where the girls would go and shop until they dropped, finishing off the day with a glamorous meal and glass of Prosecco 🤍
Family is where life begins and love never ends🤍
Diane our kind lovely friend and neighbour of 37years is going to be missed so much by Our family. Our thoughts and prayers go out to vic sarah and Andy she will never be far from our thoughts,Diane you were beautiful inside and out love you ❤️❤️❤️❤️
My beautiful auntie taken too soon ❤️. Happy memories from my younger days staying with her and uncle Vic. The first to know they were expecting Sarah. We enjoyed lots of family parties and card games, family camping trips and latterly afternoon teas at my house. Will miss you Auntie Di, I hope you are having a little tipple up there with Dad and Auntie Maureen. Goodnight, sleep tight ❤️❤️❤️
Pauline: I’ve known Diane for over 10 years from the first time I dropped that Avon book through her door and collected it from her she greeted me with such warmth we instantly clicked having conversation on ever subject from family’s to holidays she always supported me no matter how small or large truly a wonderful woman l really miss you Diane rest in Peace until we meet again love always Pauline (Avon)
Diane
Such a beautiful lady inside and out, You will be sadly missed by us all. We have shared some lovely times with you and Sarah at house party’s and weddings, you radiated kindness and warmth and was a complete joy to be around. Rest easy beautiful lady love Annika, Nick, Poppi, Bobby and Posie xx
RIP Diane I only had the pleasure of meeting you a couple of times when you popped into the office to meet Sarah for a coffee but the stories Sarah used to tell us felt like we knew you well. Sleep tight Diane and I’m sure Sarah will keep your spirit alive for ever xxxxx
A glamorous, classy fashionista loved by her family and friends, Diane will be missed and loved always. Rest in peace
Whoever you speak to about Diane, everyone will say what a lovely, nice, kind lady she was and those words couldn’t be more true about someone.
Whenever I think of her, I just picture a beautiful, classy and glamours woman. I just see her looking gorgeous with her platinum blonde hair, bardot top and red lipstick….always looking stunning.
Diane always had time for you and asked how you was, she would remember something you said ages ago and still ask how it was going. So caring and interested in whatever you had to say.
My heart aches for her family, especially for her daughter, my beautiful Sarah. Their bond is unbreakable and always will be. They were just the perfect team with a perfect relationship. Diane was so proud of Sarah and cherished their relationship and Sarah adored her mum.
Anyone who knew Diane should feel honoured to have known her, as do I. I feel lucky and privileged to have met her and she will be so deeply missed.
Love you Diane, may you rest in peace
In the early 60’s Diane and I went on a school trip to Stansfeld in Oxford for 3weeks which is a long time when your still at Junior School.
We had a lovely time and enjoyed every minute but at bedtime I would get upset and cry missing home and my family, Diane held my hand every night to comfort me…….and that was Diane the most caring, gentle true friend a friendship that lasted a lifetime.
I will miss you Di, till we hold hands again. ❤️❤️❤️
D – devoted
I – intuitive
A – amazing
N – nurturing
E – engaging
We’ve shared laughter, tears, care, concern, family, opinions, tips, clothes and much more. Hoping to have shared getting older together. Too special to be forgotten, my kind, thoughtful, caring and considerate friend.
Went to visit Di at the hospital after Sarah’s birth. Di greeted me at the lift. I naively said “Oh Di I thought you’d had the baby?!” She smiled and said “Elaine – I have!!” Di and I have laughed repeatedly about it since.
A true friend, I can’t think of my teens or early 20s without thinking of Diane, we shared so many good times and plenty of laughs.A caring loving friend. Every there time I came back to the u.k. from Australia we would catch up and share our news.
I will miss this my dear girlfriend.
Good night and God bless
Diane.
Condolences to Vic, Sarah and Andrew
Hello Chris, It’s Dave Dance if you remember me. I have only just learnt of the very sad news about Diane. In the last 24 hours it has brought back so many memories of the early ’70’s and probably one of the happiest periods of my working life. I really like Diane as you probably recall and even though I’d not spoken with her in almost 40 years this news has come as a major blow. I had heard some years ago that you were in Australia with Derek and I remember you both well. I hope you are doing well, enjoying life in that great country which I have visited many times with good friends in Adelaide and Melbourne. I hope this mail hasn’t been an intrusion, take care and best wishes Dave D…
Diane and I met at work 50 years ago. We had many adventures and shared many laughs and memories together. A lovely caring person and friend. Taken too young. I miss you Di, I will always remember you.
Will always remember Diane from the school where Sarah and I went and from playing at Sarah’s house. I remember Diane as being gracious, glamorous, and always so lovely and welcoming and a lovely mom. A true lady who will be sadly missed xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
In loving memory of a dear friend who I have known since our children were in Primary School and which was where we both ultimately worked. Diane was a really special lady, who never had a bad word to say about anybody. She was truly a lovely person, inside and out, who was always immaculate and didn’t age as the years passed. It is inconceivable that she has gone, but she will never ever be forgotten. RIP beautiful lady. Love Jan
Dear Vic, Sarah ,Andrew and all the family ,
We were devastated to hear that your lovely Diane had passed away .We can only imagine how you are all feeling right now …
We remember our happy times in Yarningale Road – and a friendship that has lasted for over 40 years.
We will always think of Diane as a very special lady- always friendly, kind, caring, funny, hard working and ALWAYS looking gorgeous !!
Words seem so inadequate at times like these- but we are sending our sympathy, love and prayers to you – and will always remember Diane with love, admiration, respect – and a big smile …
Thinking of you all, lots of love from
Stuart, Judith and family x
Gerald and I have known,Diane,and the family for many many years as a friend,
close neighbour, and to me, a work colleague, she delivered,Avon, to me for a long time always having an up to date chat about the neighbourhood and latterly who worked for Askers,chemist at the Doctors’ surgery, before she retired. In doing all these jobs and looking after her family we saw her frequently.Also Diane and Vic and close neighbours would all go out together for a night out, which we all enjoyed for a social natter.Since moving to Evesham, we have still kept in touch with people in yarningale rd,even though latterly through Christmas cards.
We will never forget Diane, and our heartfelt wishes go to Vic, Sarah and Andrew though this very hard time.
Love to you all . Gerald, Diane,Stuart and Nicola.xxx
Rest in peace Diane, your wonderful, kind soul will live on forever in the hearts of your lovely family. You bought love, sunshine and laughter wherever you went and that will be missed dearly. Love Sam, Paul & Molly
We were all really shocked and saddened to learn of Diane’s passing.
Having known Diane for many years, we know just what an important part of her family she was and how her loss will be felt by all those close to her.
Vic, Sarah and Andrew from our family to yours, we send you lots of love and our thoughts are with you all at this time.
Love Steve, Gina and family xx
Sending my heart felt condolences, comforting hugs and healing prayers for the days ahead, I am truly honoured to have known Di through school days and also at work, she was a lovely , humble human being, will miss talking to her , may God be with u all tomorrow and forever. Rest in peace my friend ❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏love Ninder xx
Vic,Sarah & Andy, my sincere condolences to you all.
I couldn’t begin to imagine your heartbreak & pain.
Diane will always hold a place in my heart,she went out of her way to share some of the most poignant times in my life.
My wedding reception,my 1st house,my 1st born baby shower… Always there with love,care,words of wisdom & true friendship.
Di, we shared so much time together at work,so many cups of tea’s/coffee’s,so many laughs,so many talks about Olu Deniz.. enjoying food we sneaked from the kitchen in the medical centre to name a few. These memories I’ll carry in my heart forever& I’m so grateful our paths crossed.
We always said we’d arrange a catch up,but there was no need,we’d often bump into each other in an isle somewhere filling each other in on lifes events.
I’ll always relate the smell of D&G light blue,tulips, decaf drinks,and Captain Morgan dark rum & coke with you Diane.
I will certainly be raising a glass for you!
I have no doubt you will live on through Sarah & Andy.
Soar to the highest heights,and rest your beautiful soul amongst those dazzling stars,much love always. X
Diane was one of those people who you’d warm to straight away – because she was a genuine beautiful soul. Diane will be sadly missed.. Fly high you beautiful angel 💖 XxxX
Dearest Diane. A lovely lady who will be sadly missed by all her family and friends who new her. I’m glad to say that I was one of those lucky people. You were taken too soon Diane but rest in peace with all your family who I know would have been there to meet you. Love Pam ❤️x
I’m going to miss you dianne , so many happy memories with you and your family . I feel really lucky to have grown up with you and your family next door and you will be forever in my heart ❤️
Sending sincere condolences to Vic, Andy and Sarah.
Whenever Diane and I met we would have a little chat and she would always ask how everyone was and send her love to them.
Diane had such a lovely, kind, calm and caring nature.
Diane will be so sadly missed by all who knew her.
All our love Lennon Family xxx
Our much loved Auntie Di will be greatly missed by all of us. Remembering fondly family holidays, card nights and get together’s. Rest peacefully along with Nan, Grandad, Mom and Michael. Our love always.
Rob, Dawn, Reiss, Lewis, Spencer, Mia and Tilly xxxx
Rest in peace Diane.
Beautiful inside and out. She was such a lovely, caring and thoughtful lady and the best Mum! She loved her family so much.
I really enjoyed working together at Asker’s Chemist all those years ago.
Thinking of Vic, Sarah, Andrew and the rest of the family and close friends today on what must be such a difficult day. Look after each other. Diane will be with you today and always.
Sending all the strength, love and hugs to you all. With love from Louise xxx
Lovely service for a very lovely lady proud to have met you worked with you and to have called you my friend xx till we meet up again rest now Diane love to all your family xx
Pat x
I remember Diane so well from the early ’70’s when she worked in the punch room at British Leyland. Di, her friend Chris Hobbis and myself would usually disappear for a couple of drinks most Friday lunchtimes and I have nothing other than fond memories of her. She was a lovely person and I am so sad to hear this news even though it has been more than 40 years since we last saw one another. I have only just found out about this sad event and would like to pass on my condolences to her family even though I don’t know them. RIP Di, I will always remember you with great fondness. DD