This is an unusual form of obit, I'm afraid, but I've only just learned from people I trust that news of Di's demise is sadly true. I heard nothing of any final arrangements, and I'm not sure why no-one has posted on mudcat, nor anywhere else I can find, so I'd like to add a few words of appreciation.
Di was a regular at the Marsden Inn, South Shields in the 1960s and developed into a fine unaccompanied and powerful singer, with repertoire particularly from her native Tyneside, but also from the Scottish tradition- she was often seen at Scottish festivals, whether booked or not.
In later years, she moved to Redcar on Teesside, but had not been well for some years but her loss is a serious one for her many friends & admirers - that's all I know except to say RIP Di bonny lass