In Celebration of

Diane Clements

March 23, 1937 - December 5, 2016

Peacefully in Ottawa on Monday, December 5, 2016 at the age of 79. Diane passed away after a brief illness of pneumonia, surrounded by her 3 children. She is reunited with her loving husband Ken of 51 years. Devoted mother of Laura Clements (Roger Jose), Valerie Arnold (Marc) and Warren Clements (Mary). Cherished grandmother of Liam and Eric Jose, Sarah and Caroline Arnold, and Simon Clements. Dearly loved sister of Marian McKay. Predeceased by sisters Eileen Wolley and Doris Parker.

This vibrant, active and thoughtful matriarch brought joy to everyone she met, while teaching with the Ottawa Board of Education, attending Rothwell United Church, her book club, and many friends and family.

Please join us on Monday, December 12th at Beechwood, Funeral, Cemetery and Cremation Services (280 Beechwood Avenue, Ottawa) 613-741-9530, for a gathering from 11 AM, until the time of service at 1 PM. Interment and reception to follow.

Guestbook

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Charles and Janet Corey (Friend)

Entered December 8, 2016 from Mississauga

We are so sorry Warren to hear the sad news. Please accept our deepest sympathies for you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Charles and Janet

Brenda Davie (Colleague)

Entered December 8, 2016 from Whitby

"No matter the time, no matter, no matter the age, no matter the circumstance...when you lose your mother you feel as though you've lost a part of your very self"
My sincerest condolences, wishing you comfort and healing Laura.
Brenda

Ena and Lida Sikkes (Our brother in law)

Entered December 8, 2016 from Guelph, Ontario

Warren and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Your mom was a wonderful woman!! Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Wish we could be there.
Love
The Sikkes Family

Leslie Schwartz and Scott Angus (niece)

Entered December 8, 2016 from San Juan Island, Washington

Diane has been a role model for me all my life; a woman of intelligence, kindness, curiosity and stability. I carry her name, Leslie Diane, and love that connection.

Diane was a woman who walked in the world with grace and showed me how to be a caring human being.

The love between her and my mother, Marian, has always been evident. Together they taught me how to love and cherish my brothers, Tim and Paul.

Scott and I send our deepest sympathy to my cousins, their spouses and children and the Richard clan as you gather together in Ottawa to celebrate the life of an extraordinary woman.

Shannon Waller (friend)

Entered December 9, 2016 from Oshawa

Laura,
Just wanted to let you know that I'm thinking of you during this difficult time, and that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Shannon Waller