Mighton Funeral Home LTD.
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Ayton, Durham, Elmwood, Chesley and surrounding areas since 1984.
Dianne Charleen Heibein, formerly of Ayton, passed away after a struggle with health issues at Rockwood Terrace in Durham on Saturday, May 31, 2025. She was 81.
Born on September 30, 1943 in Gravenhurst, Ontario to the late Reginald and Marie (nee Sherwood) Watkins. Dianne moved to Hanover when she was 9 years old and enjoyed living in the quiet "south".
After meeting Gary Heibein, they courted for two years before making it official on July 2, 1965, spending every moment together. This year would have been 60 years. She will be missed by her two four legged children.
Survived by devoted husband of 60 years Gary of Ayton. Predeceased by her parents.
To honor her wishes, cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service will be held at a later date.
Memorial donations to the Cancer Society would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Mighton Funeral Home, Hanover. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.mightonfuneralhome.ca
Our deepest condolences Gary, on Dianne's passing.. Stacey and I send our love
and we are thinking of you.
Dear Gary
We are sorry to hear of Dianne's passing. Please know you are in our thoughts. We will stop in next time we are in the area.
Harold and Dawn Heibein
Dear Gary
We were so saddened to hear of Dianne's passing. I have a lot of great memories and remember how fun and caring she was. She was quite the animal lover. She will be missed.
Jamie and Diane
sorry gary i know you will miss her but she is at rest now
- robert akinsGary I'm sorry to hear of your loss.I know you will miss her as I do George. Thinking of you.Sheila.
- Sheila FrancisSending our deepest sympathies at this time of sadness.
- Bruce and Linda BaltzerGary
Please accept my deepest condolences on the passing of your wife Dianne.
Remember the good times.
Ian McDougall
