Obituary of Marion 'Diane' Flewelling

Marion "Diane" (MacFarlane) Flewelling passed away peacefully with her family by her side at the Saint John Regional Hospital Palliative Care Unit on Thursday October 26, 2017. Born in Saint John January 30 1943, Diane was the youngest daughter of the late Robert and Marion (Secord) MacFarlane. A loving mother, grandmother, and aunt, Diane experienced her greatest joy when in the company of family and friends. She was the most gracious host and loved to entertain in her home. Diane was a member at Main Street Baptist and the Church of the Good Shepherd. Her strong faith in God was a great source for comfort and inspiration throughout her life. Diane had a passion for flowers and colours working as a florist for 40 years in the City Market, Paul’s Flower Shop and most notably Keirstead’s Flower Shop up to her retirement. As a hobby, she loved to play bridge with her dear friends from her bridge club for many years. Diane is survived by her loving and devoted husband David of 51 years, son John (Lynn), granddaughter Katie, grandson Michael, all of Saint John, as well as several nieces and nephews. Aside from her parents, Diane was predeceased by her sisters Joan (late Gordon Tower), Janice (late Patrick Williams), June MacFarlane, Jane (late Brian Doyle), and Joyce MacFarlane. The family wishes to thank Dr. Luan Le, Extramural Staff, Dr. Chris O’Brien, and the staff at the Saint John Regional Hospital Palliative Care Unit for the special compassionate care provided. Resting at Brenan’s Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John, NB, (506) 634-7424, visitation will be Sunday October 29th, 2017 from 2:00-4:00pm and 6:30-8:30pm. Funeral Service will be held at 11:00am on Monday October 30th at the Church of the Good Shepherd, 668 Manawagonish Road, Saint John, NB. For those who wish, flowers are welcomed and remembrances can be made to the Saint John Regional Hospital Palliative Care Unit, Bobby’s Hospice of Saint John, NB Lung Association, and the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Online condolences may be made at www.BrenansFH.com.