Dr Dianne Christine McCarthy
CNZM, ONZM , CRSNZ, BA BSc MSc (Hons) PhD (Auck)
Passed away peacefully at Redwood Oceania Life Care Blenheim on Saturday 5th April 2025.
Loved Wife of Richard (Frank) Francis Metcalfe (Dec)
Much Loved sister- in-law of Miriam McCarthy and Bryan (Dec) Canberra.
Step mum to Mathew and Liz Metcalfe, Melanie and Nico Jamieson and families, Auckland.
Mentor, colleague and friend to many.
Correspondence may be sent to Whanau McCarthy c/- Cloudy Bay Funeral Services PO Box 9, Blenheim 7240 or www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz
Words cannot express the gratitude felt for the compassionate care provided to Di, by Management and Staff of Redwood Lifecare, especially, from Di’s Personal carers.
In lieu of flowers, and recognising Di’s love of animals, a donation may be made in her name at the
service to Marlborough Four Paws or via their website.
At Dianne’s request cremation has taken place and a celebration of her life will be held at the Springlands Chapel, Cloudy Bay Funeral Services, 15 Boyce Street Blenheim on Monday 28 April at 1.00pm
This service will be livestreamed and can be viewed on the Cloudy Bay Funeral Services website.
CLOUDY BAY FUNERAL SERVICES BLENHEIM F.D.A.N.Z.
Service Details
Springlands Chapel
Cloudy Bay Funeral Services
15 Boyce Street
Blenheim
Monday 28 April 2025
1.00pm
Please note, three camera views are available when watching a service at our Springlands Chapel. Select at top right of viewing screen.
From - Brent Clothier
Di's irrepressible energy and enthusiasm were uplifting to all she came across.
I have many happy memories of our times together on Royal Society business matters.
Brent
From - Frances Tapper
Those we love don't walk away.
They walk beside us every day,
Unseen, unheard, but always near,
Still loved, still missed, and very dear.
Rest in Peace Di.
With love from Frances and Dave and Tracy.
From - Kim Jenkins
Always remembered for those family gatherings. Di, you will hold a special place in our memories.
Kim, Brett, Troy & Ben x
From - Bronwen Connor
Di was an incredible woman and scientist. She was my mentor when I first started as a young academic at the UoA.
Her passion, generosity and knowledge helped drive my career and I attribute much of what I achieved to the guidance she gave me in those early years. Thank you Di. You will forever be in my heart.
From - Bill Keith
Di’s contributions to New Zealand in academia, science, governance, and hearing and deafness services
have been extraordinary. She was so able, inspiring, and wonderfully warm and generous.
It has been a great privilege to know and work with Di over many decades.
From - Karen Fifield MNZM
To my dear friend, Di. You were a shining star in my life - my supportive, loving and kind friend.
I will miss you so very much. Shine on, wonderful woman. Rest in Love.
From - Deborah Ballantyne
My dear friend Di
We always sat together in the front row of the lecture theatre. We were the only students wearing
makeup and silver nail polish. We used a tape recorder to fill out our hand written notes making sure
we didn’t miss a thing. We often studied together and later graduated together.
We stayed best friends and always remembered birthdays, celebrations and changes of address
Always my friend
Always remembered
Deborah(Rumsey) Ballantyne, Lake Hāwea
From - John & Mark Holms
Here's to the treasured memories of the kindness and compassion shown of the McCarthy Family whilst living
in Suda Place. May they all enjoy now a cup of tea and one of Maisie's home-made scrumptious biscuits.
