It is with great sadness and with much love that the family of Elizabeth Diane Cairns (née Smith) announce her passing on July 6, 2022 at the age of 80 in Vancouver, BC. Surrounded by her two sons and their families, Diane passed away peacefully after a short, but aggressive battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Diane will be lovingly remembered by her son Simon Cairns (Krista), son Nicholas Cairns (Margarida), and her beloved grandson Luke Cairns. Diane is survived by her sister Saundra Hardy (née Smith), and her many nieces and nephews. Diane is previously deceased by her brother Sydney Smith of Montreal, and her parents Dugald MacLachlan Smith and Muriel Fraser MacDonald of Halifax. Born in Dartmouth, NS, Diane attended New Glasgow High School, before studying nursing at the Victoria General Hospital in Halifax. Diane, previously married to VAdm Peter W. Cairns, spent many years living abroad, across Canada, and helping to represent the Canadian Navy. Diane had a keen eye for design, loved to travel, play bridge, golf, and entertain family and friends. In her later years, Diane’s school and nursing classmates were especially dear to her. A funeral will be held at Little Harbour Presbyterian Church on Wednesday, August 17, 2022 at 11am. Friends and family are welcome. The service was recorded. A link is below.