It is with broken hearts that we announce Lorne’s passing. Born in Hamiota, Manitoba Lorne moved west and settled in BC in 1951. He started his career with Peterson Electric and then moved on to BC Hydro where he worked as a Lineman from 1966 until 1988. Lorne then enjoyed 32 years of retirement. He loved his work, and the friends and comradery that came with it.
Lorne was a humble, kind, generous soul. Always available to help family, friends and neighbours with tasks big or small. He made us laugh with his quiet sense of humor and his endless descriptive sayings. Lorne was also a great handyman and accomplished craftsman. Turning his hand to anything from car repairs to renos, and making everything from toys to furniture which will now become cherished heirlooms.
Sadly, Lorne was predeceased by his first wife, Alice and his beloved son, Graham.
He is survived by his adoring wife Debbie, his loving sons Mark (Joanne) and Doug (Sue), daughter-in-law Wendy, grandchildren Leanne, Michelle, John, Natalie, Katie and Alida and five great grandchildren. He will also be dearly missed by sister-in-law Dawn (Tim) and nieces Melissa and Amy, as well as many other family and friends.
We will celebrate Lorne at a later date in the summer of 2021 with the hope that we can gather, hug, laugh, talk and cry without worry.
