Diane Elisabeth Gan (6 Aug 1949 - 19 Jan 2024)
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In loving memory of Dr Diane Elisabeth Gan, who passed away peacefully on 19th January 2024, surrounded by family.
Wife, mother, grandma, sister, friend, teacher, diver - her incredible legacy will live on forever in all of us.
In remembrance of our beloved Diane, a celebration of her inspirational life was held on Tuesday 6th February 2024 at North Chapel, Eltham Crematorium.
The recording of the service is available for a further 28 days using the login details below:
https://watch.obitus.com
Username colu0001
Password 407109
One of Diane's favourite charities, Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI), have inscribed her name on relief Lifeboat 13-40 "Eric's Legend". If you would like to make a tribute, please support RNLI by clicking the DONATE NOW button at the top of this page.
Please also add your thoughts, memories and photos of Diane to this memorial page.
Thank you to everyone who has lit a candle, left a message, uploaded a picture or made a donation to honour Diane's wonderful life.
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RNLI have inscribed mum's name on Relief Lifeboat 13-40 'Eric's Legend' - https://rnli.org/support-us/give-money/donate-in-memory/launch-a-memory/erics-legend-updates
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RNLI have inscribed mum's name on Relief Lifeboat 13-40 'Eric's Legend' - https://rnli.org/support-us/give-money/donate-in-memory/launch-a-memory/erics-legend-updates
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![Punting in Cambridge in 2018 with Aunty Diane, Uncle Nelson, and my dad](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/nutY6jmJCE1N1N5T2VNOkkIH2u8=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/de1e9c20-f76d-4bba-8da0-797a88c1e781.jpg)
Punting in Cambridge in 2018 with Aunty Diane, Uncle Nelson, and my dad
![RIP Diane. You are in a better place. No more pain. We all miss you 😭](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/_oTJjtLtp1eH_F6rTpVpJ0wbBuc=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/82817f80-9b37-4b5d-9364-ea69322a4e80.jpg)
RIP Diane. You are in a better place. No more pain. We all miss you 😭
![Following a night time climb we enjoyed the sunrise from the summit of Mount Sinai, Egypt. 💓](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/a_4YY5q-_gREhvZCLS1mynhJ_VY=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/56f4fe3f-a4a1-4338-942d-4801f96a9167.jpg)
Following a night time climb we enjoyed the sunrise from the summit of Mount Sinai, Egypt. 💓
This is my sister as I remember and miss her - her sense of humour and zest for life.
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Singapore April 2019
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Lembeh dive trip Sept 2023
![Diane EDSAC Open Water Instructor](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/-S5JSsCuzb5nncKIzY3R-HhUqpU=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/7f412e16-6b7e-4ff9-a3a3-8d5a9a329244.jpeg)
Diane EDSAC Open Water Instructor
![Aunty Diane rocking a mini-wedding dress! 🥰👍](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/spowhxpYR4ZZGF79oH3cgWYC5oY=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/e0fd5f91-13f3-4211-92b1-519b9bf4b303.png)
Aunty Diane rocking a mini-wedding dress! 🥰👍
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🥰🙏❤️
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At Farnham Castle
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Copenhagen 1985
![I couldn't find a picture of Diane with her hanging basket at the Falconwood Flower Show. But one of these beauties is hers](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/MDpZZ7Kh_LJf0Hmk5N1PO6J8AcI=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/4c09e117-b7eb-4cc4-8b2b-94a003bc49a8.jpg)
I couldn't find a picture of Diane with her hanging basket at the Falconwood Flower Show. But one of these beauties is hers
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On our way diving in the Maldives.
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Brisbane Sept 2019
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Bangka Island
Bangka Island
Di Diving in Bangka Island
Lea Valley White water rafting trip Diane organised and enjoyed July 2016
A wonderful night with Aunty Di and Uncle Nelson. Sep 2013
![2016 on a beautiful summer day in london - after a lovely meal and walk around. We carry you forever in our hearts auntie Diane](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/WLiopGKxeDYYTfw2T3yMW3KPepA=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/39beff39-5388-4d08-8585-8aec14e54db9.jpeg)
2016 on a beautiful summer day in london - after a lovely meal and walk around. We carry you forever in our hearts auntie Diane
![A Red Sea Dive trip in Aug 2017 with Diane &Nelson](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/EGYWTqVjP34Y_lWHm4o4uVJIheQ=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/7b0cedb7-6e51-4daa-90f0-e157e49dd2d4.jpeg)
A Red Sea Dive trip in Aug 2017 with Diane &Nelson
![Memories of a great weeks Diving in the Red Sea in August 2017 on the Thistlegorm with Diane](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/f8--t8TkuLqhKboEj7EMm3dSKlU=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/2ed8048e-28d5-428a-a26d-5bf0c3a46ecd.jpeg)
Memories of a great weeks Diving in the Red Sea in August 2017 on the Thistlegorm with Diane
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Found memories Manchester 1985. RIP Diane we all missed you.
![We will miss you dearly, Aunty Diane.](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/PLqqzCSOQnhmg05YfQC_Cfu5ck8=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/404d1256-49c3-429f-a616-448735d5c837.jpg)
We will miss you dearly, Aunty Diane.
![Will miss you Aunty Diane ❤️🙏🏻](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/lYt7nJthfri7144g4ouN0WoNTU0=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/c823f146-3bb3-46c7-a06b-2fc51e66dad2.jpeg)
Will miss you Aunty Diane ❤️🙏🏻
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Early training in the baths 2005
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Member of the year 2023
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Watching Metallica at the O2 in 2009
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Completing Ocean Diver Malta 2004
Singapore Oct 2017
Maldives dive trip 2009
Indoor skydiving July 2011
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Leybourne Lakes 2018
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Coolum Beach Sept 2019
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Manado dive trip April 2019
Dec 2007
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Flower show Aug 2021
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Bali Sept 2022
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Lembeh dive trip Sept 2023
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PhD completed in 1998
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Brisbane Sept 2019
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Cairns, Australia 2001
Bangka Island dive trip April 2010
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Lembeh dive trip Sept 2023
Maldives dive trip 2009
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