Diane:

sorry for your trobles with NHC, work hard on yur physio, there will be huge difference in your quality of life with all small improvents added up together.

Asha

Diane,

My physical abilities (arm/leg) seem to be worse and I can't figure out what the cause may be. So, I think I know how you must feel with them not seeming to want to help you as much as they could.

I can sense how much you want out of that chair as I did after 4 months in the therapy hospital only to come home and still could not walk. I'm praying for your recovery and more independence.

This is Di's Hubby (Ross). Diane passed away last night after choking on some food. I was unable to clear her airway or revive her. She is now at peace after almost 2.5 years of constant struggling to improve against huge odds.

Ross

My God, this is tragic news, I just commented to her blog post today not knowing of the incident last night.

Thank you mr Ross for informing us of her untimely death last night. We will miss her and I send my condolences. If there is anything stroke net can do please let us know.

Ross,

My deepest condolences to your family.

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Thank you for letting us know. She will truly be missed around here.

Jean

Ross we are so sorry to hear this tragic news. Diane will be missed here. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.

Diane was an inspiration to many.. yes she was working hard ....

(((((((((HUGS)))))))) to you, and Thank you so much for letting us know.

My deepest sympathies go out to you and your family ..What a shock.. Thanks for letting us know ..We will miss her...

Ross:

My deepest sympathy and condolences for your family, Diane was huge inspiration& great survivor on this site. she will be truely missed, she had such a great sense of humor and great love for her boys and you, oh man Ross I need a hug.

Thank you so much for updating us and being great husband.

Asha

Ross,

Condolences to you and your family. Diane had a great positive attitude. She will be missed.

My sympathy to you, Ross and your family. My heart goes out to you. Diane was an inspiration and she welcomed me with open arms to Strokenet and made me feel good. Her postings were always sweet and sincere. We will all miss her very much. She is at peace and Always in our Hearts. God Bless You

Ross, I just read this. I have been off the air due to computer troubles. I am so deeply sorry. Diane will be missed on this site, she has a special place here. We have all been so impressed with her fighting spirit. Despite the severity of her stroke she really reached out and touched people's hearts. She was so determined to recover and she always tried so hard, what a personality too.

I always felt Diane and I had some things in common as I was born near Croydon, actually in Red Hill Hospital if that is still standing. So we talked about England from time to time.

Deepest condolences to you and your family and friends.

(((Hugs))) from Sue.

Ross:

I also want to offer my condolences. I'm the Friday night chat host, and she would stop in occasionally and 'offer' great advise. As others have said, she WAS an inspiration and Diane WILL BE surely missed.

Denny

I will miss your here at strokenet.

Bill

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Diane's Bio

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Condolences on Message Board

Dear Ross,

I'd like to add my condolences to those of others here. Diane has been a source of strength, support and determination to those of us here. Her comments and responses have always been so real and honest. I think she was much harder on herself than any of her family or friends. As you said, she is finally at peace - and whole again.

You will be remembered in our prayers now and in the future.

Warmly,

Ross and Family,

You in in my thoughts and prayers. My deepest sympathy.

Dalene

I didn't know Diane very well, but I was always impressed by her never give up attitude, she will be missed .. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.

Stu

Diane and Ross,

Ross, I am deeply sorry for your loss. Diane, you will truly be missed. I will pray for you and your sons.

Ross,

I just read about Diane's passing and, like the others, I want to offer my deepest sympathies to you and your family. I know that at this time there is little anyone can day to make it easier for you. Just know that she was loved here and will be remembered. God Bless you and the family!

You are in my prayers,

Betty Jean

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I have seen your wife on from time to time. She was a wonderful person.

Mary = Survivor 5-4-05

The small frustrations we all go thru each day now seem very small and insignificant indeed. I have some idea how you feel, I lost my first wife of 28 years six years ago. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Ross,

I am so sorry to read of Diane's passing. Please accept my sincere condolences. She was an inspiration to all of us. I marvelled at her strength and tenacity. You and your family are in my prayers.

Vi

Dear Ross and Family; I just found out about Diane, I know that nothing I can say would ease your pain at this time, but I want you to know that Diane was an inspiration to me... she showed me how to try harder than I would have done any other way! Steve H.