Diana 'Di' Joan Brown

BROWN, Diana “Di” Joan (née Bredin):

Passed away on Friday, January 2, 2026, at home, surrounded by family. Aged 87 years.

Beloved wife of the late Mike.

Loved mother and mother-in-law of Simon and Penny, Kate and Grant.

Much loved Grannie to Benjamin, Tiki and Eli, and Sammy; Ruth and Josh, Bex and Freddy, Nat and Em, Gran-Gran to Gracie, and to Sophia and Toby.

Special thanks to the staff at Hospice Marlborough.

Messages may be sent to the Sinclair family at 7 Nursery Road, Seddon 7210

In lieu of flowers a donation to the Hospice Marlborough Trust would be appreciated and may be made to a/c 06-0601-0148609-00 Ref. (Brown)

A celebration of Di’s life will be held at the Awatere Memorial Hall, Foster Street, Seddon at 1.00pm, on Thursday, January 8, followed by interment at Seddon Cemetery.

Please do not wear black – wear as much colour as possible.

Tribute from Sheila and Chris Laurence  –

Dear Kate, Simon and families,
We send you our love and condolences. Di was such a vibrant and lovely person I know you will all miss her very much. However you will have so many wonderful memories of her to sustain you.
With much love
Sheila and Chris

Tribute from Mavis Booker –

So sorry for the passing away of Di,she was a lovely lady & will be sorely missed by all those who knew her & loved her.
Gone to be with Jesus for ever more in Heaven

Tribute from Bruce and Bernie Mehmel – 

Our sincere condolences to the Sinclair and Brown Families on the passing of Auntie Di.
Di was deeply loved by the family and although time spent together over our lifetime was limited, the love never dwindled. It is comforting to know that she will be with the Father, Mike and those who have gone before her.
We hope she manages to bump into Lin again and continue their earthly friendship and love.
Di will always be in our thoughts, and our prayers are with you all.
Lots of Love and Friendship
Bruce, Bernie, Tamsin and Connor.

Tribute from Sue and Rodney Smith – 

To Kate and family, we were saddened to read of Di’s passing. Di was a great lover of her garden and taught me so much. Such a beautiful person. We know you will have lovely fond memories of her to help you through this time. Sorry we are unable to make the service today, but you are all in our thoughts xx

Tribute from Murray Dykes – 

Dear Kate & Grant, Simon & Penny & all the Brown family.
We were so sorry & sad to hear the news of Di’s passing. She was such a fantastic lady & much loved by us all. Dad’s first cousin – they were very close & very fond of each other. Please know that you are all in our hearts & prayers at this sad time. All our love to you all. The Dykes family
Murray, Cathy, Michelle, Sean & Liz