"I used to work with Diane at Sylvester Cancer Center. I just heard about her death. I finally remember our conversations and working on some projects together. A wonderful woman. My sincere condolences to her family. And friends. "
In loving memory of
Diane L. Dames Olawale
February 12, 1960 - January 31, 2019
Diane Louise Dames Olawale, 58, of Miami, Florida, passed away on Thursday, January 31, 2019.
Diane was born in Nassau, Bahamas on February 12, 1960, to Carl and Lorraine Dames. Diane graduated
from St. Augustine's College then moved to Miami, Fl where she went on to receive an Associate's
Degree from Miami Dade College, followed by a Bachelor's degree from Nova Southeastern University.
Diane worked as a Senior Grant Administrator in the Office of Education and Training at Sylvester
Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Diane was married to Olaleye Olawale. They met in 1981 at Miami Dade College and were a lovely
couple for a total of 38 years while raising a son and a daughter.
Diane always had a will to live. She had a passion for life and enjoyed various activities such as exercising,
shopping and reading novels. Diane was a remarkable woman that was loved, is missed, and will always be cherished by her family
and friends.
A funeral service will be held at 12:30 pm on Saturday, February 16, 2019, at Fred Hunter's. Ademola
Adelekan of New Life Pentecostal Church will be officiating. A viewing will be held from 5 pm until 9
pm on Friday, February 15, 2019, at Fred Hunter's. Burial will follow the funeral service at Fred Hunter's
Memorial Garden at 2 pm. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Fred Hunter's in Hollywood,
Florida.
Diane is survived by her:
Husband: Olaleye Olawale, Children: Jeffery Olawale and Shanna Olawale, Grandchildren:
Andrew Olawale and Leah Olawale, Brothers: Derek Dames, Joseph Dames, and Godfrey Dames,
Sister: Virginia Clarke, Nieces: Derese Dames, Devonee Dames, Annique Dames and Kandace Clarke,
Nephews: Derek Dames Jr., Demarcian Dames and Carlyle Thompson, Brothers-in-Law: Kenneth
Clarke, Tunde Olawale, Fimiham Olawale, Bayo Olawale, Dayo Olawale, Larinde Olawale, and Rike
Olawale, Aunts: Virginia Sturrup and Florence Ramsey, Parents-in-Law: Daniel Dele Olawale and
Comfort Aduke Olawale, Daughter-in-Law: Karine Augustin, Lifelong Friends: Georgette Dames
and Lorraine Armbrister of Nassau, Bahamas and other numerous family and friends.
Diane is preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Lorraine Dames, and sister, Althamese Ferguson.
Tributes
"Diane was a coworker of mines at the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, I was the HR Director and we would have lunch together. Diane was a very private and strong young lady and I will truly miss her smile. When I was upset at work she would say Des and smile and I would and could only laugh. To the family she was an amazing person and I thank God for letting her be a part of our life. To the family I pray for strength and healing during your time of breavement. With heart felt love, Desiree Uptgrow. God loves you and so do I."
"To Ola, Jeffrey, Shanna, Gina, Derek. Godfrey and the grand kids I say words canmot express adequately the grief Diane's friends in The Bahamas feel over her passing. We the '77 Class of SAC will never forget the fun filled days we spent in high school, and Georgette and I will forever treasure our long and loving friendship with Diane. I am so happy that Diane was able to find a deep and loving relationship with her African prince, and a full and rewarding life in the US. We will never forget you Diane. You are forever in our love and thoughts. Thank you for your wonderful and fulfilling friendship. Lots of love always Lorraine"
"I am heartbroken over the loss of my dear friend Diane. I will miss her humor, our long phone conversations about everything and anything, her sage advice, and most of all her kind soul. Diane had a way of telling you what you needed to hear, even if you didn?t want to hear it at the time - but always with your best interest in mind. I admired her strength and candidness. She taught me the importance of loving and standing up for yourself, and to not allow others to steal your joy. I am so honored to have had her in my life. I will miss her dearly, but will always cherish our beautiful friendship."
"My friend of more than 40 years, I am so sadden by your death. You were a very good friend and had a heart of gold. I will always remember our talks over the years and our good times whenever we got together whether in Nassau or Florida. Our love for hair and shoes always kept us happy. Only the good Lord knows when we will go and it is just so sad to not hear or see you anymore. Love Georgette Dames"
"I am so very sorry to hear that we lost Diane Dames. She was a strong, independent, amazing woman who I admired very much and was very proud to be her friend. RIP Diane, you are already missed. "