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Arrangements have been entrusted to Serenity Funeral Home, 34 Coldbrook Village Park Dr., Coldbrook, NS, B4R 1B9 (90). To honour Diane's life long love of cats, and in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hope for Wildlife, Bide Awhile animal shelter or a local SPCA. Heartfelt thanks are extended to the exceptional nursing and physician staff of Dartmouth General Hospital who allowed us quality time with our mom in her final days and to the many family members, friends and neighbors who have reached out to us.įuneral Service will be held in Stairs Memorial United Church, 44 Hester St., in Dartmouth on Decemat 2:00 pm. She was adored as “Nammie” by her grandchildren, Donald (Lauren) and Stuart (Laura) Tabor, Clara, Andrew, Laura and Robbie Swift, Ashleigh and Samantha McKeen, Emma and Lachlan McKeen and Dylan and Sarah McKeen. Also loved by mom were Gordon’s sons and their families, Dan (Cynthia), Scott (Chris), Joe (Anne). She is survived by her husband of 28 years, Gordon McKeen her daughter, Rachael (Swift) Tabor (Brian) son, Alex Swift (Elena) and brother, Barry (Barbara) and nephews, Matthew (Josh) and Kenzie (Charlotte) Urquhart niece, Ellen Urquhart and their families. Mom had a wanderlust and in her later years, fulfilled her strong desire to follow her Urquhart and MacLeod roots to Scotland and the Isle of Skye. Mom loved nothing more than a visit or a phone call and she had an extraordinary gift for getting people together and being the “hostess with the mostess”. Gordon built the home of mom’s dreams and they welcomed all who entered with a big hug and a cup of tea. Diane and Gordon brought two families together when they married on April 2, 1994.

Memorial donations may be made to the Victorian Order of Nurses. She was a devoted member of Stairs’ UCW and she held dear her long-time friendships with the ladies of the Ruth Stuart unit. Cremation has taken place, and in keeping with Gary’s wishes there will be no Funeral Service. Diane was predeceased by her brother, Donald, whose memory she kept alive.ĭiane worked as an administrative secretary for the Dartmouth School Board and until retirement, was the much-loved secretary at her grandchildren’s elementary school. Her ties to her Cape Breton family and friends remained forever strong. Diane was born in Kirkland Lake, ON, and spent her young life in South Bar and Sydney, Cape Breton. She will be forever treasured by her daughter, Rachael (Swift) Tabor (Brian) and son, Alex Swift (Elena).

Diane was the daughter of the late Nellie (MacLeod) and Neil Urquhart, and the wife and dance partner of Gordon McKeen. Arrangements have been entrusted to Serenity Funeral Home, 34 Coldbrook Village Park Dr., Coldbrook, NS, B4R 1B9 (90).Diane McKeen (Urquhart), age 80, died peacefully on November 23, 2022. Donations in her memory may be made to the IWK Health Centre Foundation, or to a charity of your choice. She welcomed many people into her shop, Donna’s Family Hair Design, and touched so many lives.ĭonna is survived by her husband of 42-years, Jerry Trider son, Jeff Campbell daughter, Sydney Trider honorary daughter, Jen Winsor granddaughter, Keirsten Campbell grandson, Tanner Campbell sisters, Diane (Don) Gough, Margie Spencer, Harriet Umlah, and April Crocker brothers, Wess (Teresa) Rudolph, Charlie (Cheryl) Rudolph, and Stephen Rudolph.ĭonna was predeceased by her parents, John and Bertha and her brothers, Burton and John. Mom accomplished a lot in her lifetime, but her greatest accomplishment was opening her own hairdressing business. Always wanting a house full of kids, many of our friends were “adopted” and became a part of the family. Along with her biological children, Mom had many honorary children too. Born in Windsor, she was the daughter of the late John and Bertha.Īside from being a daughter, mom was also a beloved wife, sister, aunt, mother, and grandmother. We are saddened to announce the passing of our mother, Donna Faye Trider, on Tuesday, April 11 th, 2023.

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