In loving memory of Diana Salisbury who sadly passed away on 6th May 2026.
Diana was born in Newdigate in 1937 - the first child of George and Louis Green.
Diana lived almost her whole life in Newdigate and was a valued and much loved member of the village community.
She married Peter Salisbury in 1959 at St Peter’s church and went on to have two daughters, Cathy and Heather and one grandson, Oscar.
Her passions were wildlife and nature, sewing and embroidery and reading. She was a highly read and creative lady. She also adored her various cats and guinea pigs over the years. She was a member of the church choir and was involved in numerous village groups including the local Friendship Group.
Diana worked in various local roles including Newdigate CofE Primary School and the village GP practise. She was also a Tree Warden for the Woodland Trust and volunteered at Dorking hospitals shop.
Although Diana was in many ways a fixture of Newdigate, she absolutely loved travel and over the years went on some remarkable adventures including The Antarctic and South Georgia.
In latter years, although living in Dorking, her heart and soul were forever in Newdigate and for her, returning to the village one final time, is her homecoming.
Diana was a truly remarkable woman. She dedicated herself to those around her and she was always so kind and welcoming. I remember her so clearly at the Weald School as a reassuring and calm presence, especially as the school was in its first year when we all started there. Condolences to Heather, Catherine and Oscar.
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