Obituary of Dianna Marie Rhyno

Rhyno: Dianna Marie (née Shufelt) -

Raised in Halifax, N.S. and a resident of Chatham for the past 62 years, Dianna Rhyno passed away at the Chatham-Kent Hospice on Thursday August 21, 2025 at the age of 82. 

Born in Montreal, Dianna was the daughter of the late Keith and Marjorie (née McKenzie) Shufelt. 

Dianna will be reunited with her beloved spouse and best friend, Fredrick "Freddy" Cuylle (2017) on his eternal fishing trip.

Loving mother to Ken (Adrian Campbell) Rhyno and granddaughter Kierra Rhyno. 

Step-mother to Michelle Perreault, Vince Deacon, and Gerry Deacon. Predeceased by Sandra Cook.

Sister to Spencer (Mary) Shufelt, Linda (Terry) Rose, Marjorie Shufelt, the late Keith Shufelt, and the late Sandra Conrod.

Missed by many nieces, nephews, cousins, grandchildren, extended family, and friends.

Dianna was a mother figure to many children that her and Freddy helped raise. Especially remembered by Chris Dorner and Harley Hornick. Dianna could be found crocheting, crafting, and painting at all times. Dianna and Freddy enjoyed their many drives out to Erieau to check on the swans.

Special thanks to the staff at the Chatham-Kent Hospice and Pastor Paul McPhail for all their care, compassion, and support. 

Cremation has taken place. An interment will be held at Maple Leaf Cemetery on Saturday September 13, 2025 at 12:00pm. A Celebration of Life will follow at the McKinlay Reception Centre, 459 St. Clair Street, Chatham from 1:00pm - 4:00pm. Words of Remembrance will be shared at 2:30pm.

Donations made in memory of Dianna to the Chatham-Kent Hospice Foundation would be appreciated by the family. 

Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com

McKinlay Funeral Home
459 St. Clair Street, Chatham
519-351-2040