A service to celebrate the life of Mrs Dianne Joy Atkins will take place at the Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre, 613 Main Road, Ballarat on FRIDAY (March 20, 2020) at 2.00 p.m. The funeral will leave at the conclusion of the service for a private committal.
Dianne Joy Atkins (née McCarthy)
19/11/54-15/3/2020
It’s with a heavy heart that we share the passing of Dianne, daughter of Tas and Beryl McCarthy ( both deceased) sister to Ted. A loving wife to Tom, a devoted mother to Kasey and Scott, Jaime and Brett, Kane and Jackie and an adored nan to Clayton, Amber, Jacob, Hudson, Jai and Lacey.
If tears could build stairway and memories a lane,
We would walk right up to heaven and bring you home again.
No words we write will ever say how much we will miss you everyday.
Legacy of Love
A wife, a mother, a grandma too,
This is the legacy we have from you.
You taught us love and how to fight,
You gave us strength, you gave us might.
A stronger person would be hard to find,
And in your heart, you were always kind.
You fought for us all in one way or another,
Not just as a wife not just as a mother.
For all of us you gave your best,
Now the time has come for rest.
So go in peace, you’ve earned your sleep,
Your love in our hearts, we’ll eternally keep.
Mum in heaven
Although you sleep in Heaven now
You’re not that far away
My heart is full of memories
And you’re with me everyday
You lived your life with meaning
And with a smile upon your face
A world that was full of happiness
Is now an empty place
People say that only time
Will heal a broken heart
But just like me and you, Mum
It has been torn apart
I know you are at peace now
And in a place where you are free
Meet me at the Pearly Gates
When heaven calls for me.
Funeral Notice
A beautiful lady taken too soon. Sending all my love at this sad time.
March 19, 2020
Gayle. 💖Dear Tom and Family,
March 18, 2020
Deepest sympathy on the passing of Di. We have many fond memories of you both in the Ballarat Rockers club.
Love Jean and Bruce Hodgson.We always looked forward to your visits mid-year on the Sunshine Coast Di. You will be very much missed by all your gym buddies who you so graciously kept in contact with. All our prayers and thoughts are with you Tom. We will have a get together at the Coffee Club as we know you loved that place. Paula Burke
March 18, 2020Lovely memories of a lovely lady. Heartfelt sympathy to Tom and families. Love from Bill, Lorraine and family.
March 18, 2020To Tom and family,
March 17, 2020
Our hearts are broken but the wonderful memories we have with Diane and yourself each year at Cotton Tree will remain with us forever. Di was a joy to be with. A very apt second name. Love and healing to you all, Marg and Ron ❤️🌹😘So very very sad to learn of the passing of Di. Have missed her at the Cotton Tree Caravan Park, coffees and lunches at the Cotton Tree Coffee Club, and the annual get together with the Ex-Curves gym girls. Sincere condolences to Tom and family. Joyce and Gordon
March 17, 2020Tom and family, our thoughts and prayers go out to you all. Di was a very very special lady and a dear friend to us. We have had lots of happy times together and have many happy memories. She was so proud of her family and grandchildren.
March 17, 2020
Rest in peace Di
Love Leigh & JoanA beautiful lady taken too soon. My heart is breaking for you all. Sending my love and thoughts at this sad time.
March 17, 2020
Love GayleCondolences to Tom and family, hold tight all those beautiful memories and the love for a beautiful lady. Loved by all. Our love and support. Love the Penna Family xx
March 17, 2020To Tom and Family,
March 17, 2020
Deepest Sympathy on the passing of Dianne.
May your happy memories help you all through this difficult time.
Philip, Sandra & Bianca GitshamYour friendship, laughter, generosity and lively chatter will be missed by all. Lloyd will miss how you would take him to task on many topics. Although we lived far apart, you became a true friend.
March 17, 2020