Diane Marie Hurd

Diane Marie Hurd of Gagetown, formerly of Bay City, age 79, passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at her home, surrounded by her loving family, following a courageous six year battle with cancer. Diane was born July 14, 1943 in Bay City, the daughter of the late Roy and Dorothy (Chevalier) Jean. She graduated from Visitation Catholic High School and went on to work as a bookkeeper for a short period of time. While out with friends, Diane met Duane Hurd. After some convincing and courting, Diane fell in love with Duane and they were united in marriage on August 10, 1963 at Visitation Church in Bay City. Duane brought the city girl to the farm and together they built a beautiful life and home in Gagetown. They were blessed with fifty-nine years, three wonderful children, five loving grandchildren, many beloved furbabies, and countless memories. Diane loved to work on the farm, drive the tractor, and hoe the field with her daughters. She enjoyed painting, crafts, and was wonderful at decorating. Diane was a loving homemaker and even redecorated their home in Florida, making it look like a real-life dollhouse. She was a devoted parishioner of St. Christopher Parish, Sacred Heart Church and a member of the Red Hats Society. Diane adored her family and pets, they were the lights of her life. Her strong, selfless, loving, and caring memory will live on for generations to come. Left to cherish her memory are her loving husband, Duane Hurd; daughters, Yvette Hurd, Tammy (Greg) Bliss, and Jodie (John) Cleveland; grandchildren, Kaytlin, Gunner, Brecken, and Gavin; sisters-in-law, Pam (Barry) Sting and Sharada (Tom) Seurynck; cousins, Mark Coons and Dottie (Mike) Gill; along with several cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. In addition to her parents, Diane was welcomed home to heaven by her granddaughter, Olivia. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Christopher Parish, Sacred Heart Church on Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Christopher Coman officiating. Burial will be held after lunch at St. Patrick Cemetery in Bay City. The family will be present to receive friends at the Ransford Collon Funeral Home in Caro on Monday, August 15, 2022 from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and again at church on Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the entire Compassus Hospice team, especially Tisha, Kristen, and Christina, for their exceptional care and compassion for Diane. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorial contributions to Compassus Hospice, 5986 Cass City Road, Cass City, Michigan 48726 or Cass River Pet Friendz, P.O. Box 513, Caro, Michigan, 48723. Visitation Information Date: Monday, August 15, 2022 Time: 3:00 pm End Time: 8:00 pm Ransford Collon Funeral Home Address: 989-673-2175 | Map The family will be present to receive friends at the Ransford Collon Funeral Home in Caro on Monday, August 15, 2022 from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and again at church on Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. Service Information Date: Tuesday, August 16, 2022 Time: 11:00 am St. Christopher Parish, Sacred Heart Church site Address: 140 Atwood St. Caro, MI 48723 A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Christopher Parish, Sacred Heart Church on Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Christopher Coman officiating. Cemetery Information Date: Tuesday, August 16, 2022 Burial will be held after lunch at St. Patrick Cemetery in Bay City.