“Our Rock” died peacefully at home, on Tuesday, September 6, 2016. Much loved wife of Alan, mother to Nick and Sarah, Nanny to Toni and Eva and sister and sister-in-law of Noel and the late Joy. Special friend of Heather and David. Messages to the Thomas family c/- PO Box 10345 Christchurch 8145.In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Mary’ Church would be appreciated and may be made at the service. A service to celebrate Diane’s life, will be held in St. Mary’s Anglican Church, 329 Halswell Road, on Monday, September 12, 2016, at 1:30 PM. Private cremation thereafter.