Ford was an active member of her community who supported numerous charitable causes,” the statement said.“But most of all, she was the rock for her family, especially her 10 grandchildren.”The statement went on to thank her caregivers for “their compassionate care.” She had been ill for the past few months, battling cancer.“The Ford family is extremely grateful for the outpouring of support from members of the community in recent weeks,” the statement said.Her son Rob Ford died in 2016 at the age of 46 after an In 2018, Doug Ford launched his campaign for premier from his mother’s home, which has also been the setting of the long-running annual Ford Fest barbecue.Various politicians extended their condolences to the family following Diane Ford’s death, including Ontario’s Opposition Leader Andrea Horwath.“The Ford family is in our hearts and our minds as they grieve this deep loss,” the NDP leader said in a written statement. Diane Ford, the mother of Premier Doug Ford and the late mayor of Toronto Rob Ford, died in her Etobicoke home Sunday following a battle with … Ford was an active member of her community who supported numerous charitable causes.
© 2020 Global News, a division of Corus Entertainment Inc. When he was a child, the Premier said, his mother opened the family home to take in his two cousins, who lived there after his father’s sister died. Sheref Sabawy, MPP on Twitter confirmed that Diane has passed away in the evening of January 5, … Diane Ford dies at 85 after battle with cancer, Ontario premier's office confirmsDoug Ford's heart 'ripped out' by brother Rob's deathRob Ford's longest-lasting legacy may be in the minds of voters who felt deeply connected In 1998, her ex-husband shot and killed her then-boyfriend.Kathy’s son, Michael, says his grandmother has always been closely involved in his life, and that she encouraged him to run for school trustee and city council, even working with him on his speeches. Comments may take up to an hour for moderation before appearing on the site. Diane Ford, the mother of Ontario Premier Doug Ford and the late Toronto mayor Rob Ford, has died at the age of 85. "It's not acceptable behaviour. The same house had long been the setting of the annual Ford Fest barbecue, to which the whole public is invited. Ontario Election: Doug Ford arrives at his mother’s house after casting ballotOntario Election: Doug Ford arrives at his mother’s house after casting ballotWinnipeg woman injured in ‘extremely unusual’ Ontario fish attack: ‘It pulled me under’Coronavirus: Trudeau announces plans for end of CERB, transition to EIGhislaine Maxwell documents unsealed, include emails with Jeffrey EpsteinWinnipeg woman injured in ‘extremely unusual’ Ontario fish attack: ‘It pulled me under’Ontario reports 116 new coronavirus cases, 1 death as active cases continue to declineRegina’s Matt Dumba becomes 1st NHL player to take a knee during anthemCoronavirus: Trudeau announces plans for end of CERB, transition to EIPromising COVID-19 drug therapies underway in CanadaCoronavirus: Toronto restaurants, bars reopen as city enters stage 3 of Ontario planGhislaine Maxwell tried to hide when FBI agents arrived to arrest her, court documents allegeOttawa launches COVID-19 ‘exposure notification’ app‘Not planning on going anywhere’: TikTok puts out message as Trump says he plans to ban company in the U.S.Coronavirus: Tam says Canada’s COVID-19 curve is seeing an ‘uptick’
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