Messages for Di

It will be absolute honour and privilege to attend the last hurrah for one of my most treasured friend and healer.  Loads of love to you Michael,  Benedict,  Aramis and nurse Zoe xxx
The unthinkable has happened. There are no words.
"Di’s warmth, friendship and support transcended time and space and circumstances. She held a knowingness that love and care  transforms and enhances everything. She manifested a life lived fully on every level of her being. 

Éblouissance - a French word that captures Di’s multi faceted persona:
“A person that charms or impresses greatly through beauty, intelligence, brilliance. Synonyms are dazzling, sparkling, magnificent, splendid…”

How profoundly  we will all miss you,  Di. 
                            ……………“smokvića”…………."
Farewell Di,  travel well. Fond memories, Jan
Sadness  losing Di when getting to know her again after a gap of 50 years from school days in Mildura
All our love to you Michael on the loss of your beautiful Di - what a woman she was - just perfect xx
My deepest sympathy to Michael ,Liam and family.I will never forget Di and the care ,concern and kindness she showed to me She was so kind,caring , empathetic and generous. A true lady. A wonderful doctor. Rest in peace Di.  I will never forget you.
I have no words… just deep, deep gratitude that our paths crossed…… there is no one like you.
Di, you are very much missed, such a good soul, a valued colleague for 30+ years, and always up for a laugh. Vale! 
Diane & Ralph
A clever creative compassionate presence - you contributed much to many in our world!
Condolences  Michael
"Dear Michael,
I have marked attending in person, but we can not give a definite answer if we will need attending in person or via online video stream as it will all depend on the date. 
Kind regards
Charles and Nancy"
She will be sadly missed
It has been a while since I have seen my cousin Di but I find it hard to comprehend the loss of such a vibrant and huge personality.  Larger than life doesn't begin to fit her presence.  With love, Sue.
"Missing you dearly Di. You will always be in my heart, never forgotten. 
Till we meet again and share a platter of “Di’s prawns” 💔"
A caring and compassionate woman sadly missed. Vale.
I truly upstanding person and clinician who I thought was indestructible. The memories are superb but lost opportunities have a better taste. Life moves on and our problem is to be ready for that.Thank
So glad we caught up at the 2025 MHS reunion - just as delightful as when we were at school  60 years ago
Condolences Michael to you and your family. Love Anna and Mark Holden
"husband - Dr Brett Wilson will attend as well.
Thankyou Michael. Our thoughts are with you."
"husband - Dr Brett Wilson will attend as well.
Thankyou Michael. Our thoughts are with you."
"Di helped me secure my first consultant job, for which I will be forever grateful. 
I was fortunate to reconnect with her in the months before her death. I will remember her as warm, generous, and deeply supportive, yet also unafraid to speak her mind when it mattered.
Di was a giant in the world of psycho-oncology, and her influence will continue to be felt in the many lives she touched."
Condolences Michael to you and your family. Love Anna and Mark Holden
I worked with Dianne in the '60s and am forever grateful to her as she was the one who encouraged me to do a Medical degree.  She also taught me to handle rats and mice with confidence, (but never ferrets)! This stood me in good stead several years down the track when I was working in Scotland. A colleague who had no knowledge of my background, walked into a small office where I was sitting, and dropped a cageful of rats. I had them all caught and back in the cage within seconds. It was only then that I realised that he had dropped them on purpose and (being a girl) he expected that I would stand on my chair and scream!  I moved around a lot, both interstate and overseas, so lost contact with Di.
My deepest condolences to Michael Liam and family.A kinder person I have never known.I will never forget how she enriched my life.
Admiration, mixed with sadness to know that one of the pioneers of Psych-oncology in Australia is no longer with us. Her legacy is the vibrant program at St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne working with Cancer Services  and Palliative Care that she created.  So many patients, carers, families, students and staff have benefitted from her work, conversations and teaching. A person whose life needs a celebration for us to say goodbye.