Obituary of Diane Marie Abbey

ABBEY, Diane (nee FAVOT) It is with great sadness that we share the death of our mother, daughter, sister and friend on April 4, 2010. Diane loved and was loved by many. She said farewell to her son, "love and treasure" Anthony Istl (Jenn), her mom, "best friend and rock" Joyce Favot (Olivio) (1997), her sister, "forever loved" Donna Gaudreault (Phil), her devoted brother "Beaner" Dean Favot (Bettyann) and her sister, "Keech " Darcia LePage (David). Diane will be greeted with open arms by her dad and "Guardian Angel" Olivio Favot. She was the "most beautiful zia" to Grayson (Emily), Oliver (Kristie), Adam, Devon, Daniel, Joseph, Jonathan, Liam and Lucien. Will be missed by her step-children Hilary and Graham Abbey (Michelle). Dear "Nonni" to Emily. Diane was excited to learn of her first grandchild, whom she will now watch over from above. Cherished by her "adopted sister" Laurie, Monique, and cousins Nancy, Janis, Wendy, and Shelley. Among her many other amazing family and friends, she will be especially missed by Debbie Hogarth (Tom) and the "Euchre Babes". Diane was a respected and accomplished lawyer since 1981. She was currently practicing alongside many supportive friends and colleagues at Shibley Righton LLP. Visiting at the WINDSOR CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME 1700 Tecumseh Rd., East on Tuesday April 6, 2010 from 2-5 & 7-9 pm; and on Wednesday from 2-5 & 7-9 pm. Prayers Wednesday at 7:30 pm.. Funeral Service Thursday April 8, 2010 at 9:00 am from the funeral home, then to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church for Funeral Mass to celebrate Diane's life at 10:00 am. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Ovarian Cancer Canada, the Windsor Regional Cancer Centre,the Hotel Dieu - Grace Hospital Foundation, or to Canadian Guide Dogs For The Blind. Online condolences and cherished memories may be shared with the family at www.windsorchapel.com "Lord help me to remember that nothing is going to happen to me today that You and I together can't handle."