Died: 21st December 2025

Service: 29th December 2025

After a short but courageous battle with illness, Diane passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, at Southland Hospice on Sunday, 21 December 2025.

Aged 72 years.

Devoted wife of Gary.

Cherished mother of Carolyn and Aimee, and much-loved mother-in-law of Duncan.

Dearly loved sister of Sheryl, Pauline (late), Nick, Jeff, and Michael, and sister-in-law of Stephanie, John, and Brian.

Treasured aunt to her many nieces and nephews, and a beloved member of the Vercoe Brown family.

Diane will be remembered for her warmth, kindness, and love of family and friends.

She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

A service to celebrate Diane’s life will be held at The Southland Crematorium on Monday, 29 December 2025, at 11.00 am.

All are welcome.

Messages C/O Distinct funerals to 69 Bond Street, Invercargill, or may be left on Diane’s tribute page at distinctfunerals.co.nz