Born in Winnipeg. Daughter of Bernice Stern and Hyman Nusgart. Died on May 5th, 2025. She will be remembered as a supportive grandmother to Mike, devoted mother of Tamara, Nina, and Lisa, and loving mother-in-law of Gabriele and Lance, and by her relatives and friends. She was dedicated to common-sense thinking about how the world worked and knitting whimsical animals to make you smile.
Private burial at Crystal Lake Cemetery.
Reception and reminiscences at Hatley Community Centre, 100 rue Main, Hatley, Québec on Thursday, May 8th, 2025 between 2 pm and 4 pm.
Donations in memory would be appreciated:
University of Manitoba Aboriginal Business Education prize or
François Lamontagne research at Université de Sherbrooke or
Dian Cohen Fund at Massawippi Valley Health Foundation
Messages de sympathie
What a huge loss with the passing of my remarkable cousin Dian. We had a wonderful relationship, however distance never seemed that far away. Dian and I had own special bond and respect for each other. My deepest sympathies to her family. She is gone but never to be forgotten. Love you and I will miss our discussions,our phone calls and emails. 🙏💕🇨🇦. Ruth Carol (Nusgart) Feldman
Que mon soutien réchauffe votre coeur
- Ruth carol ( nusgart) feldman, le
6 mai 2025
On behalf of the board
Tribute to Dian Cohen – Founder of Massawippi Valley Health Foundation
Today, we pay tribute to an extraordinary woman whose vision, determination, and unwavering commitment laid the foundation—quite literally—for the work we do today. Dian Cohen was not only the founder of our organization, but its heart and soul in its early years. Her leadership inspired a movement dedicated to improving health care access in our region, and her legacy continues to shape every step we take.
Dian believed deeply in the power of community. With a keen understanding of both policy and people, she brought together voices, resources, and ideas with one goal in mind: ensuring that everyone, regardless of age or circumstance, could receive the care they need close to home.
Her remarkable life as a journalist, economist, and advocate gave her a unique ability to see both the big picture and the human stories within it. She used that gift to push for concrete solutions—never content with words alone when action was possible.
We are grateful every day for the path Dian charted. Her vision lives on in the clinics we support, the partnerships we build, and the lives we touch. Though she is no longer with us, her spirit continues to guide and inspire us.
Thank you, Dian. Your legacy is not just remembered—it is lived.
- Lucie Brosseau, General Manager Massawippi Valley Health Foundation, le
6 mai 2025
Such a huge loss is the passing of Dian Cohen as she was a grand lady, an admirable example of a community oriented individual, a doer, a smart and energetic women always full of ideas and imagination. We will miss you.
Que mon soutien réchauffe votre coeur
- Chantal Touzin, le
6 mai 2025
Mes plus sincères condoléances à la famille de Madame Dian Cohen.
J’ai été une électrice assidue de sa chronique dans le Journal de Ville Mont-Royal. Merci pour les éclairages toujours pertinents et sa grande générosité.
Rest in peace Madame Cohen. 🙏
- Diane Henri , le
17 mai 2025
