Susan Diane Elizabeth Trollope July 5, 1943 to July 5, 2023
Susan Diane Elizabeth Trollope died peacefully at Maison McCulloch Hospice on July 5, her 80th birthday, with loving friends by her side, singing her on her way. Beloved daughter of the late John and Elizabeth (nee McKinnon) Trollope, of Georgetown. Loving sister of Brian (Carol predeceased), Gloucester and Robert (predeceased) (Bonnie), Rockwood. Also survived by nieces Teressa Trollope, Ottawa and Heather Nellis (Miles), Georgetown and great niece, Addison Nellis, Georgetown and several cousins.
Diane grew up in Toronto’s West End. She had good friends from school, church and CGIT, and has maintained contact with many of them, receiving many phone calls during her time in Hospice care.
Diane began her career in Early Childhood Education as a day care supervisor and teacher. In 1970, she became a diaconal minister in the United Church of Canada, serving in Ontario and British Columbia, and retiring in 2008. She was active on committees of the United Church at local, Presbytery, Conference, Regional Council and National levels. Diane was also a faithful member of the UCW for many years.
Justice, learning and education were her passions and that is what drew her to participate in church committees like the Sudbury Presbytery Mission in Canada Committee, St. Andrew’s Mission and Worship Committees, book study groups and Out of the Cold, and to accept the role of Team Lead of the Canadian Shield Regional Council Mission Grants Resource Team. She supported justice initiatives like Make Poverty History, affordable housing and indigenous rights and helped set up the Ministry to Long Term Care Programme.
Diane loved her feline friends, both live and stuffed. She was an avid reader of both fiction and non-fiction. She was also very creative, writing poetry and designing cards which she shared with many friends. A very generous person, Diane enjoyed choosing and giving gifts to her friends, probably even more than she enjoyed receiving them.
Go in peace, Diane. Baa maa pii.
Thanks to the many psws and nurses who cared for Diane over the years (with special thanks to Angele) and to the wonderful staff and volunteers at Maison McCulloch Hospice who made her last days more comfortable.
A Celebration of Diane’s life will be held at St. Andrew’s United Church, 111 Larch St., on Tuesday, July 18th. Friends may gather at 10:00 a.m., with the Celebration of Life at 11:00, followed by a reception. Arrangements entrusted to the Jackson and Barnard Funeral Home.
Donations in Diane’s memory may be made to Maison McCulloch Hospice, St. Andrew’s United Church or Neo-Kids.
For donations or messages of condolence www.lougheedfuneralhomes.com.