Diane Ethier (née Lavergne)

DECEMBER 24, 1940 AUGUST 29, 2026

Portrait of Diane Ethier (née Lavergne)

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Diane Elaine Ethier (née Lavergne) on August 29, 2026, at the age of 85.

Diane was the cherished daughter of the late Alfred and Yvette (née Robert) Lavergne. She was a loving sister to Robert Lavergne (Joke) and Leane Wise, and was predeceased by Loretta Dagnais (late Edward), Carol Rawlins (late Arthur and late Ken), and Robert Beauchamp (Sharon). She was also a dear sister-in-law to the late John Ethier (Claire) and Carol VanDerbyle (Ethier).

Diane was the beloved wife of the late Martial Alfred Ethier and a devoted mother to David Ethier, Christine Tessier (late Mark), Paul Ethier (Manon Roy), and Peter Ethier.

She will be lovingly remembered by her grandchildren Martina, David Jr., Jessie, Amanda, Cole, Jeffery, and Johnathan, and her great-grandchildren Kaylee, Alexander, Scarlett, and Hazel.

Diane was a loving, caring, honest, hard-working, and fun-loving woman. She enjoyed travelling, meeting new people, and making memories, but above all, she treasured the time she spent with her family. A devout Catholic and avid Blue Jays fan, Diane lived her life with warmth, faith, and a genuine love for those around her.

She will be deeply missed by her family, friends, and all those whose lives she touched. Her memory will live on in the hearts of those who knew her.

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  1. Aunt Diane was so cherished, she was a loving mother, daughter, friend and beautiful Aunt. She was always there for us, always present and thoughtful. I spent many a day with her, she helped me through the tough times of caring for my Mom (her sister and also my dad). She never let me down, except now I can’t call her to squawk and laugh it out anymore and it has left a big gap in my life. From New Brunswick, we are sending all our love and many kisses up there to you.
    All our deepest condolences to David, Christine, Paul and Peter.

  2. My Very Deepest Condolences sent to David,Christine ,Paul and Peter !

    I will hold cherished memories of Aunt Diane
    All my thoughts and love sent

  3. My heart goes out to my hubby, our family, and all of Diane’s friends during this heartbreaking time. ❤️
    Diane was such a loving, funny, and caring person. She was the kind of gal who would give you the shirt off her back without thinking twice. She loved with all her heart and soul and had a way of making everyone around her feel loved and cared for.
    She will be deeply missed, but her beautiful spirit, laughter, and the love she gave so freely will live on in all of us who were lucky enough to know her. ❤️
    Rest peacefully, Diane. You will forever hold a special place in our hearts. 🕊️❤️

  4. Diane was a very good friend, I will never forget her & all the great memories. My condolences to David, Christine, Paul & Peter. Big hugs for All of You.

  5. Wonderful Auntie Diane. She was always thoughtful, loving and fun. SO energetic! She faced many tough challenges with faith and true grit. One of my favourite memories of her is the time she came with us on a family vacation to Mexico, along with Aunt Molly. Diane was born to barter! She haggled like a boss at the market for her souvenirs, relishing every moment and deal she made. A well-deserved rest is yours now Auntie. Scott and I will miss you.

  6. Deepest Sympathies, David, Paul, Christine, Peter, Bobby & to All Family & Friends. Aunt Diane was such a Caring & Kind person that was a part of all of our lives. She will be Dearly missed, as one of my Favourite people in my life. I hope that you are enjoying a Great game of Scrabble with your sisters & listening to some grand ol’ country tunes with Marty, Granny & Grampy, in Heaven. Love Always ❤️ Kelly & Phil

  7. David, Paul, Christine and Peter, I just want you all to know how very sorry I am that you have lost your mom. I know how much she meant to each of you, and I know there really are no words that can make this easier. She was so proud of each and every one of you. I don’t think your mother ever knew just how much she meant to me. She came into my life as Bob’s sister, but as the years passed, she became far more to me. People who knew Diane admired her for her kindness, her love, and her compassion for others. I will miss her laugh as it was so hearty and the way she made people feel welcomed. I will miss our conversations, the laughter, and all those simple family moments we shared. Now, they are my precious memories, and I would give anything to live them again.
    Diane, my dear sister in love, you will always be loved, always remembered, and forever missed. ❤️

  8. I’m so sorry to hear about Diane’s passing. My symptoms the Éthier family. I remember her from when I was a little girl. She was always so nice to me and my family. So sorry for your loss ❤️

  9. To Dave and your family i wish to offer my deepest condolences.

  10. I will always love and miss you Aunt Diane.
    My deepest condolences to David, Christine, Paul, Peter and your families.
    She is finally with Uncle Marty. xoxoxoxo

  11. Sincere condolences to Paul and the Ethier family. She was always so friendly and kind. Please know that we share your grief and that we will keep you and you family in our thoughts and prayers. May she rest in peace, reunited with her loved ones.

  12. My deepest condolences to the Ethier family. She was such a wonderful woman.❤️

  13. Here I am, at bottom of this part. I am Diane’s cousin on my
    mom’s side. Diane and I were born 8 months apart, she being in December 1940, and I in August 1941. We were the cutest kids and
    so different from one another. I, the dark haired and dark eyed, and Diane being the blondest blond you ever want to see. Beautiful and brown eyed also. As we grew up, we were so often together. I was an only child and Diane grew up in a big family, not to mention her siblings plus other children that were in that family. Having been an only child, Diane was often at my place
    living my life and I was often at her place living her life. We were like twins (not really, the colours of our hair made us known). We were always, always, together either at her house or mine. I remember so that at Christmas time, we would give each other a little gift that we chose ourselves, either at the Beamish store or other cheap places….and we paid for them ourselves. We saved our money for that time. I don’t think our parents really realized the combo we were. In our school days, she in the English school and I in the French, were always eager to see each other either after school or later, which meant that either she was at my house, or I at hers. We played invented games together, silly games of being older and more beautiful than we were. At one point Diane and I were sitting on a carpet at my house, and waiting, and so believing that this carpet would actually fly away. We were dreamers and my mother always cut our dreams with a treat. Diane was really about everything that is written above. She was a golden, so-unselfish and giving person, with this treasured personality that won all of our hearts. She was laughter, goodness, fairness, religious, giving, sharing, loving, forgiving, caring. I could go on and on. We were best friends, but had other friends also, being that we went to different schools. But at Christmas time, and other times, we were together and remembering our childhood. When Diane was married, I was her chief bridesmaid with other two bridesmaids. When Diane was alone raising her four children, we were both busy with our own little clans. But we never, never forgot each other, for birthdays or other days which were important to us.
    While Diane was on her last days, another of my best friends came from far away to drive me to my old Eastview to see Diane. Here, I prayed with her, kissed her head and face, I cried at her
    terrible pain, and at some point she realized I was there and we prayed again. After some time, I kissed her again and left. All this time my other was still in the hallway awaiting me. I left with the heaviest heart I’ve ever had. But now she is happy in her own ways spreading all of her talents and love, friendship and happiness in what we surely call Heaven. I talk to her from my own aging body, and I truly am certain she responds a way that only I can tell. Love You Forever, Diane Elaine Ethier .

  14. My thoughts and prayers are with Diane’s family and loved ones during this difficult time. ❤️ Diane was such an amazing, loving, and caring person. Her beautiful spirit and kindness will never be forgotten. She will be deeply missed.
    Rest in peace, dear Diane. 🕊️❤️

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