IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Diane
Breen
May 10, 1942 – November 4, 2006
Obituary
BREEN: The death of Diane Christine Breen, beloved wife of the late Norman Breen, occurred at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Saturday, November 4, 2006 following 2 + weeks of quality palliative care with her family and pets at her home. The Memorial Service will be held at Memories Chapel, 330-18th Street North, on Thursday, November 9, 2006 at 10:30 am. Rev. David Wilson will officiate. Friends who wish may make a donation in memory of Diane to the Brandon Humane Society, 2200-17th Street East, Brandon, MB R7A 7M6 or to the Canadian Cancer Society-Manitoba Division, 193 Sherbrook Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba R7C 9Z9. Complete obituary information will follow. Expressions of sympathy may be made at www.memorieschapel.com. Arrangements are with Memories Chapel & Pre-Planning Centre, 727-0330.
BREEN: The death of Diane Christine Breen, beloved wife of the late Norman Breen, occurred at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Saturday, November 4, 2006 following 2 + weeks of quality palliative care with her family and pets at her home. Diane was born May 10, 1942, the only child born to Francis Wesley Still and Diane Coulla Mitrou. When she was six years old, her family moved to Fort William, Ontario, where she began her schooling. In 1950, after a family break up, she and her mother returned to Brandon where Diane continued her schooling, graduation from St. Michael's Academy in 1960. Upon graduation Diane began work at CFB Shilo as a secretary. It was in this setting that she met Pierre Emile Dugas. When Emile was posted to St. Jean, Quebec, Diane followed him and they were married on November 21, 1962. In 1966, Diane and Emile adopted Brent Emile Dugas and it was a year later that Matthew Peter Dugas was born. The family moved back and forth with various postings between Quebec and Nova Scotia until the marriage ended in divorce in 1972. In 1973, Diane returned to Brandon and began working at city hall. In 1982, she met Norm Breen. Upon meeting Norm, her life changed and they were married on June 6, 1986. This marriage of 20 years was only ended 19 days ago when Norm died on October 16, 2006. This generous lady loved life, her family, pets and she was also a wonderful friend. Diane was a very talented person; a passionate writer, she penned many poems as well as prose pieces. She loved to garden and draw and had a fantastic love for animals. Diane was predeceased by her parents; son Brent Dugas and husband Norm. She is survived by son Matthew Dugas of Shilo; great grandson Jodon; stepson Dennis (Valerie) Breen of Whistler, British Columbia; stepdaughters Juel (Don) Bell of Brandon and Loree (Gilles) Bellefleur of St. John, New Brunswick; step grandchildren: Lana Breen of Austin, Texas, Leah Breen of Vancouver, British Columbia; Ryley and Brandy Jones of St. John, New Brunswick, Amy Breen of Brandon, Devin Bell of Brandon, Brandon and Keisia Dugas of Weyburn, Saskatchewan. Diane is also survived by Uncle Bill Mitrou of Port Moody, British Columbia, Aunt June Gardner of Winnipeg; cousins Val (Wayne) Cameron, Darcee (Doug) Woods of Belleview, Washington, Debbie (Gary) Hall, of Calgary, Alberta, Greg (Ina) Gardner of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Ford (Gayle) Gardner of Winnipeg, Greg and Susan Mitrou of Victoria; half sister Donna of Aidire, Alberta, and half brother Frank Still. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive. The Funeral Service was held at Memories Chapel on Thursday, November 9, 2006. The Rev. David S. Wilson officiated. Urn bearer was Don Bell. Interment followed in the Brandon Cemetery. Friends who wish may make a donation in memory of Diane to the Brandon Humane Society, 2200-17th Street East, Brandon, MB R7A 7M6 or to the Canadian Cancer Society-Manitoba Division, 193 Sherbrook Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba R7C 9Z9. Thank you to all for the phone calls of support and concern. To the palliative care nursing staff, to all who sent flowers, cards and food, for all who attended the Ceremony, and to her loving family, Thank you. Expressions of sympathy may be made at www.memorieschapel.com. Arrangements were with Memories Chapel & Pre-Planning Centre, 727-0330. Memorials
Brandon Humane Society, or Canadian Cancer Society
BREEN: The death of Diane Christine Breen, beloved wife of the late Norman Breen, occurred at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Saturday, November 4, 2006 following 2 + weeks of quality palliative care with her family and pets at her home. Diane was born May 10, 1942, the only child born to Francis Wesley Still and Diane Coulla Mitrou. When she was six years old, her family moved to Fort William, Ontario, where she began her schooling. In 1950, after a family break up, she and her mother returned to Brandon where Diane continued her schooling, graduation from St. Michael's Academy in 1960. Upon graduation Diane began work at CFB Shilo as a secretary. It was in this setting that she met Pierre Emile Dugas. When Emile was posted to St. Jean, Quebec, Diane followed him and they were married on November 21, 1962. In 1966, Diane and Emile adopted Brent Emile Dugas and it was a year later that Matthew Peter Dugas was born. The family moved back and forth with various postings between Quebec and Nova Scotia until the marriage ended in divorce in 1972. In 1973, Diane returned to Brandon and began working at city hall. In 1982, she met Norm Breen. Upon meeting Norm, her life changed and they were married on June 6, 1986. This marriage of 20 years was only ended 19 days ago when Norm died on October 16, 2006. This generous lady loved life, her family, pets and she was also a wonderful friend. Diane was a very talented person; a passionate writer, she penned many poems as well as prose pieces. She loved to garden and draw and had a fantastic love for animals. Diane was predeceased by her parents; son Brent Dugas and husband Norm. She is survived by son Matthew Dugas of Shilo; great grandson Jodon; stepson Dennis (Valerie) Breen of Whistler, British Columbia; stepdaughters Juel (Don) Bell of Brandon and Loree (Gilles) Bellefleur of St. John, New Brunswick; step grandchildren: Lana Breen of Austin, Texas, Leah Breen of Vancouver, British Columbia; Ryley and Brandy Jones of St. John, New Brunswick, Amy Breen of Brandon, Devin Bell of Brandon, Brandon and Keisia Dugas of Weyburn, Saskatchewan. Diane is also survived by Uncle Bill Mitrou of Port Moody, British Columbia, Aunt June Gardner of Winnipeg; cousins Val (Wayne) Cameron, Darcee (Doug) Woods of Belleview, Washington, Debbie (Gary) Hall, of Calgary, Alberta, Greg (Ina) Gardner of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Ford (Gayle) Gardner of Winnipeg, Greg and Susan Mitrou of Victoria; half sister Donna of Aidire, Alberta, and half brother Frank Still. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive. The Funeral Service was held at Memories Chapel on Thursday, November 9, 2006. The Rev. David S. Wilson officiated. Urn bearer was Don Bell. Interment followed in the Brandon Cemetery. Friends who wish may make a donation in memory of Diane to the Brandon Humane Society, 2200-17th Street East, Brandon, MB R7A 7M6 or to the Canadian Cancer Society-Manitoba Division, 193 Sherbrook Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba R7C 9Z9. Thank you to all for the phone calls of support and concern. To the palliative care nursing staff, to all who sent flowers, cards and food, for all who attended the Ceremony, and to her loving family, Thank you. Expressions of sympathy may be made at www.memorieschapel.com. Arrangements were with Memories Chapel & Pre-Planning Centre, 727-0330. Memorials
Brandon Humane Society, or Canadian Cancer Society
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