The Ontario Progressive Conservative Party confirmed that the funeral service will be held at the Toronto Congress Centre on Jan. 11 at 10 a.m. followed by a private burial. Diane’s two sons, Randy and Doug, were among the pallbearers who brought her casket into the funeral during a rainy Saturday morning.
(Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press ) "That's where they would congregate to to discuss family plans and situations, and of course, she'd be right in the middle of it.
A funeral was held on Saturday for Diane Ford, the matriarch of a family that continues to make its political mark on Toronto and Ontario.Ford died at home on Sunday of cancer. "And she was very supportive and loving grandmother to her grandchildren. A funeral was held on Saturday for Diane Ford, the matriarch of a family that continues to make its political mark on Toronto and Ontario.Ford died at home on Sunday of cancer.
"After the family moved to the home in 1972, the backyard soon became the venue for an annual summer barbecue that evolved into an important political event. I know they are a family with strong opinions and someone had to be in the middle to make that all work and I think that was her ..."Her sons followed her husband's footsteps into politics. Diane Winter FORD Our beloved and devoted mother, wife and sister, Diane Winter Ford, passed away Sunday, August 29, 2010, in Portland, Ore., after a long and courageous battle with breast cancer . Ford, the mother of Premier Doug Ford … The Ford Family is extremely grateful for the outpouring of support from members of the community in recent weeks. "You know, she was regarded highly regarded by a lot of people and she made a contribution to the democratic process by keeping her family involved, in getting her family involved, supporting her family when they were involved," said Holyday. Holyday, who has been longtime friend of the Fords, says the family has long been involved in politics, starting with Doug Ford Sr., who as an Ontario Progressive Conservative MPP represented the riding of Etobicoke—Humber from 1995 to 1999.The founder of Deco Labels & Flexible Packaging died of cancer on Sept. 22, 2006.But while Diane Ford did not run for or hold office, Holyday says she was a force behind the scenes. WATCH ABOVE: Ontario Premier Doug Ford paid tribute to his mother on Saturday at a funeral service for Diane Ford, who died on Sunday, Jan. 5 at the age of 85, calling her the family's "guiding light." Holyday, who has been longtime friend of the Fords, says the family has long been involved in politics, starting with Doug Ford Sr., who as an Ontario Progressive Conservative MPP represented the riding of Etobicoke—Humber from 1995 to 1999.The founder of Deco Labels & Flexible Packaging died of cancer on Sept. 22, 2006.But while Diane Ford did not run for or hold office, Holyday says she was a force behind the scenes.
Diane Ford's funeral started at 10 a.m. at the Toronto Congress Centre, located at 1020 Martin Grove Rd.
Diane’s two sons, Randy and Doug, were among the pallbearers who brought her casket into the funeral … Diane Ford is survived by her three children and 10 grandchildren.Ontario Premier Doug Ford's mother Diane Ford attends Ford Fest in Markham, Ont., on Saturday June 22, 2019.
His widow, Renata Ford, ran federally this summer for the People's Party of Canada His older brother, Doug Ford also served as a city councillor and stepped in to run for mayor in 2014 when Rob Ford was diagnosed with cancer, eventually losing to John Tory.