Diana Curry
elevated ZEKMB January 14, 1940 ~ September 12, 2026
elevated ZEKMB Visitation
Saturday, September 19, 2026 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
elevated ZEKMB Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East Thornhill, Ontario L3T 3Z6
elevated ZEKMB Funeral Mass
Saturday, September 19, 2026, at 12:00 noon
elevated ZEKMB Chapel of St. Joseph – located within Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
elevated ZEKMB Inurnment
elevated ZEKMB Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery – Section 22
8361 Yonge Street Thornhill, Ontario L3T 2C7
elevated ZEKMB God called Diana Constance Curry (née Piedalue) peacefully on September 12, 2026, at the age of 86.
elevated ZEKMB Diana will be forever loved and deeply missed by Robert (Bob), her devoted husband of 65 years, and by her cherished children, Cindy (Mike) McIntosh, Laurie (Peter) Copithorne, and Kenneth (Katherine) Curry.
elevated ZEKMB She was a proud and loving Grandma to Brett (Kali), Steven (Evelyn), Alexandra (Justin), Samantha, Christopher, and Madelyn, and an adored Gigi to Maicie and Dax.
elevated ZEKMB Diana will also be lovingly remembered by her sister, Janice DeHart (daughter Stacey); brother-in-law Calum Gillespie; sisters-in-law Karen Curry (son Jon), Lorraine Piedalue (daughters Janine, Nicole and Renée), and Kris Piedalue; and her cherished great-nieces and great-nephews.
elevated ZEKMB Diana is now reunited in Heaven with her parents, Leander (Leo) and Jean (née Chomyn) Piedalue; her beloved grandson Kevin McIntosh; and her brothers, Ralph and Richard Piedalue. She was also predeceased by her in-laws, George and Violet (née Parrington) Curry; brother-in-law James Curry; and sister-in-law Susan Curry.
elevated ZEKMB Diana was born in St. Boniface, Manitoba, and spent her early childhood surrounded by grandparents, aunts, and uncles. She often spoke fondly of family gatherings and carefree days running along Winnipeg Beach.
elevated ZEKMB Her earliest years were also shaped by history. Diana did not meet her father until she was five years old, as he had been serving overseas during the Second World War. Their first meeting was captured by the Winnipeg Free Press in a photograph captioned, “Little girl meets her dad for the first time.”
elevated ZEKMB As a young girl, Diana also lived through the great Winnipeg Flood of 1950, when the Red and Assiniboine Rivers overflowed their banks. Her family was relocated by the Red Cross to Winnipeg Beach, where they found safety and shelter.
elevated ZEKMB Diana spent her teenage years in Emeryville, Ontario, where she loved Alexander Beach and Swing Land Beach—places she would always remember as her “little piece of heaven.” She worked at the Tivoli Theatre in Windsor, where a lifelong love of movies, popcorn, and Elvis Presley began.
elevated ZEKMB As a young woman, Diana moved to Toronto and found her first full-time job with the Bell Telephone Company on Adelaide Street. Not long afterward, she began working at Laidlaw Lumber in Weston. It was there that her life changed forever: she met Bob.
elevated ZEKMB Diana always said the most romantic moment of her life was when Bob asked her to marry him. They married on August 5, 1961, beginning a remarkable partnership that would span 65 years. Just weeks before Diana’s passing, they celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary surrounded by the family they created together.
elevated ZEKMB Some of Diana’s happiest memories were of her early years as a mother to Cindy, Laurie, and Ken, first in Kitchener and later in Bramalea. When Ken started Grade 1 in 1972, Diana decided it was time to return to the workforce. After dropping him off for his first day of school, she promptly applied for—and landed—an accounting position with Dom Glass. She remained there for ten years, leaving in June 1982 to spend the summer with Ken at the cottage. When her former boss later moved to Motorola, he recruited Diana to join him as his Executive Assistant. She remained with Motorola until her retirement, bringing the same dedication, warmth, and commitment to her work that she gave to her family. Family was always at the centre of her life, and that family continued to grow through children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, relatives, neighbours, and treasured friends.
elevated ZEKMB For Diana and Bob, there was no place more special than their cottage in Muskoka, which eventually became their permanent home. Their love of “the cottage” carried forward a family tradition begun by Bob’s parents, George and Violet, and now shared by five generations.
elevated ZEKMB The cottage became far more than a place. It became the heart of the family—a gathering place for generations of relatives and friends, filled with stories, laughter, celebrations, and memories. Diana and Bob formed many treasured friendships with neighbours around the lake, and Happy Hour on the deck overlooking the water became a beloved tradition: a time to gather, share a drink, catch up, and simply enjoy being together.
elevated ZEKMB We know that tradition will continue, and that Diana will always be part of it.
elevated ZEKMB Diana will be deeply missed and forever remembered by all those whose lives she touched. Her love of family, friendship, laughter, and the simple pleasures of life will live on through the generations she leaves behind.
elevated ZEKMB In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society in memory of Diana Curry.
So sorry for the loss of Diana l will always remember her laugh and she always had a smile on her face Rip xoxo
Bob, Cindy, Laurie, Ken & Family,
Sending you and your family our heartfelt condolences on Diana’s passing. Diana was such a kind and wonderful lady, and we feel very lucky to have known her. She had such a great sense of humour and a way of making everyone feel special and so welcome. We are so grateful for all the special times we shared with her, especially at the cottage, where she brought so much warmth and happiness. She will be deeply missed. Thinking of you and your family and sending you all our love.
Love,
Paul & Jeanette, Jaime & Jon, Emily Jake & Murphy
Dear Janice, Stacey and Kris,
I’m so sorry for your loss,
my deepest condolences.
xoxo
Condolences on the passing of your mom our thoughts and prayers are with you all
To the entire Curry and Piedalue family,
Where do I even begin? I met Diana when I was 4 years old and she became like a second mother to me. Summers at the cottage were always a joy, and part of my cherished childhood memories. Hanging out with Cindy and Laurie on Duncannon, sleepovers, birthday parties, or just ordinary days, were always so much fun. Diana made everything special, and always made this little girl from across the street feel welcome and part of the family. On behalf of the entire Arnott family, we send our love and prayers , and you are all in our thoughts. We will remember Diana always, her love of life, her laughter, and the joy she brought to everyone. We were all blessed to have had her in our lives. Rest in Peace Mrs. Curry, and thank you for your wisdom and your grace. Love always, Terri xx
To Bob and the entire Curry family. Please accept our sincere condolences. From your neighbours across the lake…Donna (Mike), Blair, and Whitney Castator and family.
To Bob and the entire Curry family. Please accept our sincere condolences. From your neighbours across the lake…Donna (Mike), Blair and Whitney Castator and family.
Dear Laurie, Peter and Madelyn. All my condolences to you and all the Curry family. My thoughts and friendship are with you during this very difficult time.
Bob, Cindy, Laurie, Ken & families.
I am so sorry for the loss of your wife, mother and grandmother.
I have nothing but happy memories of growing up with the “Curry” family. From visits to grandparents or aunts & uncles to trips to the cottage in the summer and a few treks in the winter as well.
Diana( & Bob) always made me feel welcome, a part of the family.
When I think of Diana I see her smile hear her laughter and remember her for her warmth and love, larger than life.
She will always be in your heart’s and mine as well.
Bob and Family
My Thoughts and Prayers are with You and Your Family
God Bless
Jimmie Sacco
To the entire Curry family, my heartfelt condolences for your loss. I have many cherished memories when you and Diana welcomed me into your home and cottage and made me feel like one of the family. Reading this lovely obituary brought both smiles and tears to my eyes. She will be greatly missed, but also remembered for leaving a lasting legacy.
Brian and I send our deepest sympathy to Bob and the entire Curry family in the loss of Diana. Sending special thoughts and prayers to Cindy, Steven, Brett and Alexandra during this difficult time. Cherish the happy memories and fun times you have of your Mother and Grandmother that will stay with you forever! GOD BLESS YOU ALL Love Brian and Rose
To the whole family on behalf of all of us at Cambridge Canvas we would like to extend our deepest condolences. All of our heart felt, thoughts, support and prayers are with you during this time.