September 4, 1949- January 4, 2025
With great sadness the family wishes to announce the passing of Diane (Cooper) Chillingworth, on Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 75 years of age.
Beloved wife and best friend of David. Loving mother of Greg McAuley (Gina) of White Lake, Jeff McAuley (Paula) of Goderich, and step-mother of Holly (Terry Jordan) of Courtice, and Carri Chillingworth of Oshawa. Cherished Grandmother of Meghan (Marc), Rob, Rachel, Natalie, Paul (Tatiana), Elliott, Mark David and Ashley, and Great-Grandmother of Cruz, Kinsley and Mack. Sister of Susan (Rod McGregor), and predeceased by her brother, Robert Cooper (Eleanor), her sister, Norma and her parents Ken and Betty Cooper.
Diane was a thoughtful, fun and very loving person. She was often teased about her lack of height which she made up for with her sense of humour and kind soul. She was a wonderful wife and Gramma. Nothing made her happier than spending time outdoors, especially in her tree stand, in full camo, with her crossbow trying to ‘catch’ a deer. Later in life, she went back to school to continue her education graduating Valedictorian of her class, and began working at Carolina Suites which she was very proud of. After retirement, she enjoyed volunteering at the Perth Hospital. She loved the Ottawa Senators and would decorate her house for the playoffs. Go Sens Go!
Special thanks to Margaret, Ken and Sharon, Sherri, and Jennifer. Many thanks to the wonderful care at Huronview Home.
Burial and Celebration of Life will take place at a later date.
Donations can be made to Huronview Home for the Aged in Clinton, Ontario in Diane’s memory.
We are always willing to go where called upon but this image shows a visual of the communities that our included in our initial transportation fee. We offer a 40km radius from any of our 5 locations (Arva (London), Exeter, Lucan, Seaforth, and Zurich). Any mileage beyond the included 40km will be charged a rate of $2.50/km (one way travel only).
Jackson Janmaat
Dave,
The way you looked at each other was something special. I enjoyed spending time with you both and hearing about your travels and the fun you shared.
Sending you a big hug Dave
Jackson
Jill Muir
Dave,
We send our deepest condolences to you and your family. Although we only had the pleasure of meeting Diane a few times, her smile, warmth and kindness will be remembered. Cherish the memories.
Jill and Mark
Lori Heidecker
Dear David,
I am so so sorry for your loss of your beautiful wife. You always spoke so highly of her, I felt like i actually knew her. We pray for you and your family. 🙏
Roger Stucky
David,
I am sorry to hear of Diane’s passing. May you hold your memories close to your heart.
Thoughts and prayers of comfort during this difficult time.
Roger Stucky
Debbie Marceau
Dearest Diane,
I’ll treasure the fun times that we had when we had time together, always laughter & enjoyable time. I treasure my yellow egg cup that u gave to me from your collection, that sits on my kitchen window sill. I see everyday, I smile & think of you everytime. Great lady, great friend, great fun will be my memories of you. Time for you to watch over Dave. Till we meet again💜
Debbie Marceau
Eleanor Cooper
I am deeply saddened by Diane’s passing and I send my deepest sympathy to David and Greg and Jeff and to Susan and her whole family. She was a beloved sister in law to me. With all my love. Eleanor
Suzzette Marceau
I was incredibly saddened to hear about the passing of Diane. She will truly be missed. Her laugh, sense of humor and love for the Sens will never be forgotten.
Sending our love,
Suzz & Adam
Debbie Marceau
Dearest Dave,
I was saddened to hear of Diane’s passing. My thoughts and prayers have long been for both you and Diane, but now I’ll give you the extra prayers for you heart that will never fully heal, but be more bearable every day. I’m here if you are in need of ANYTHING! Just a call or visit away. All my love with BIG HUGS Debbie Marceau
Pascal Tesser (Dutch)
Dave and family
Please accept my sincere condolences.
I will never forget the large part of my lifetime working with Diane and you as well.
Her sense of humour (and yours as well, making you a great pair to be around) and attention to detail was always spot on.
Diane made difficult days fun and she will be missed.
Memories stay for ever and she left a fond, warm, and sweet memory with me.
I will light a candle in her memory.
Dianne Weber
Dear Dave
The final day has come but not the memories, they will never end and keep Diane in all of your hearts forever. Take care. Big hugs from both of us.
Dianne and Linda
Don and Louise Harrison
To Dave and family, Don recalls the laughter and kindness of Diane, and calls her the ‘bright spot’ while working at Metcalfe Service And we know Diane loved hockey! Our deepest sympathy and a big hug to you !!
Sheila Fowler
I love Diane and all my cousins dearly despite the miles and time between us. My sympathy to David, Greg, Jeff, Susan and all the relatives involved. She was a wonderful women, talented, strong, kind, a beautiful soul and she will be missed
Elaine Ford
Dave and family. My sympathy to you and your family loosing the love of your lives. Her smiles and laughter will be great memories for you. Elaine Bell Ford.
Shirley Robinson
Thinking of you Dave and your family at this sad time. I loved hearing of Diane’s interests and your travels.
Courtney Rutledge
My deepest sympathy to you Dave and Family.
I enjoyed getting to know Diane and your self this year. What a lovely couple you two were. I always enjoyed watching you push Diane up that long laneway for your daily walks..
Your love for Diane truley showed. I will miss seeing the both of you around the halls at Huronview.
You are in my thoughts.❤
Bruce & Donna Cooper
Our heartfelt sympathies to you Dave and your family.
She was a wonderful 1st cousin!
Elizabeth & Jim McHale
Our deepest sympathy to you Dave, and to the family, at this sad time. May your wonderful memories of Diane bring you comfort, and hearten you, in the midst of your loss, and grief.
We certainly have been fortunate to have you both as friends, even though we did not get to see Diane often. We think of you both every time we spend time in, or talk about, our Mustang and how much enjoyment that has brought us-a good memory of you both.
Our friendship has always meant so much and our daughters have grown up knowing that.
May Diane rest in peace.
Elizabeth and Jim McHale and Julie, Maureen and Amanda.
Cheryl A. Cooper
Dave, Greg, Jeff, Sue and families,
So many fond childhood memories of Diane and her love of all things Cooper (sports, outdoors, laughter, a good joke, and spending time with those she loved).
Sincere sympathies to all. We know there’s a good old party going on in heaven tonight. ❤️
Cheryl, Hugh, Kate and Stu
Terry and Christina Murdock
Dear David and family
We were so sorry to hear of Diane’s passing. She was such a gentle, caring individual and always had such a wonderful sense of humour. May good memories bring you comfort at this difficult time. May she rest in peace🙏
Jane Parkinson
Dave and family,
My sincere condolences for your loss of Diane, I know you will miss her terribly. Remember the good times you had.
Tara Dowser
Sending my thoughts and prayers to the family may Aunt Dolly rest in peace. I hope her beautiful soul be at peace and watch over us all.
Love 💕you Aunt Dolly
Xoxo
Sharon & Ken Scanlon
Please accept our sincere condolences at this sad time.
Our thoughts and prayer are with all of you.
The memories of times spent together will never fade .
Debby T Timmermans
Uncle Dave and Family
We are so sorry to hear of Diane’s passing, your love for her has always been so strong and deep. Our hearts are with you during this time, and know how difficult this must be. So glad you were able to spend your anniversary with her last year, and see her in that dress again, just one of many years of treasured memories. Sending love to you in the days and months ahead.
Debby and Bert Timmermans
Shelley Martin
Uncle Dave so incredibly sorry to hear of Diane’s passing. It has been tough for both of you the last few years but still so hard to lose your true love. Treasure the great memories you made over the years and the deep love you had. Thinking of you .
Louie & Shelley Martin
Marilyn Blake (Mert)
Dearest Chilly,
Dave,
I feel honoured to have met Diane and yourself through my job at Huronview.
Your dedication and love will be forever remembered by myself and everyone who crossed paths with this beautiful couple.
Everyone should be so fortunate to be cared for and loved and respected like Diane was !
May those memories help in healing your broken heart 💔!
Gary Cooper
What a wonderful cousin! My deepest sympathies to Dave, Greg , Jeff and all the family!
Sheila Butchart
Dave, sending prayers to you and family with the loss of your wife
Pat Robb
My prayers to friends and family of Diane, she was a lovely lady, and will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
Pat Robb
Gordon and Brenda Reaney
Our condolences to the family.
Doreen (Stanley /Garrett) O’Sullivan
Susan and all of Diane’s family and friends.
My sincere sympathies to you all.
May good memories bring you comfort.
Jeannette Groom
We sure loved you Diane, you brought so much fun, laughter and joy to all our gatherings. Emmer and my, precious memories included our visits to Centennial Lake with you, Bob, Eleanor and Kenny and Betty. Loved watching your dad laughing as he listened to all of us teasing each other. Kenny and Emmer sure were joined at the hip. Thanks David for keeping me included in yours and Diane’s life.
Rest easy sweet lady, you made so many friends, we were proud to be included among them,
Sean & Sharalyn Daley
So sorry for your loss.
Elaine DeCorte
Dear Dave
I was so sorry to hear of Diane’s passing. You were a dedicated husband, always by her side. Rest in peace Diane.
Jerry , Linda & Craig Traquair
Sincere Condolences on your great loss.
Joan &Bob Finkbeiner
Our thoughts and Prayers go out to her family God Bless
Jennifer Beswick
My beautiful, soft spoken, pint-sized aunt made everyone around her feel loved and valued and special. Her life of laughter, adventure and achievement is something to be admired. I will cherish all the recent visits to Rideau Ferry & Clinton, reminiscing about the past, weighing in on the present and always landing on our beloved Sens. Thank you for that big bright smile; for as long as I can remember this was your signature greeting to all lucky loved ones. In more recent days, thank you for that caring grip while holding your hand on lovey walks and visiting in your room.
There’s sadness in losing her here with us but there’s joy in knowing she’s now singing with Uncle Bob while he plays guitar, Papa is listening with pride and Granny is loving them all with food & drink.
Rest in Peace Aunt Diane, Go Sens Go!
Love “Jenny Faye” & Brian
xoxo