March 28, 1945 – June 15, 2019

It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of our Father and Grandpa at the age of 74 on June 15, 2019 at Royal Inland Hospital (Kamloops, BC) from pneumonia.

Lorne was predeceased by his wife Lynn and his parents Ervin and Doris Bond.

He will be greatly missed by his six children: Michael (Kelly), David (Lisa), Kathleen (Christophe), Amanda, Valerie (Russell), and Stephanie (Simon); eleven grandchildren: Matthew, Alora, Tate, Reegan, Rebecca, Zachary, Beth, Benjamin, Samantha, Eli, and Juliette; his two sisters Brenda (Jim deceased) and Doreen (Vern); as well as many other relatives and friends.

Lorne was born in Montréal QC on March 28, 1945. His family moved to Two Mountains QC where he grew up, met and later married his wife Lynn in August 1968. They were married 48 years until her death in 2016. Lorne graduated from Loyola College (University of Montreal) in 1967 with a B. Sc. in Geotechnical Sciences and pursued a career as a Geologist.

As a young man he was fascinated with Northern and Western Canada and was given the opportunity to take his young family to such exotic locations as Lynn Lake MB (with Sherritt-Gordon Mines); Fort St James BC, Yellowknife NWT, Pine Point NWT (with Cominco) and finally settling in Kamloops to work at Afton Mines and Highland Valley Copper (with Teck Resources).

Lorne was a serious minded intellectual who loved his career but also loved his family and quietly supported his children in all their endeavours be that education, sports, career, or family. They all have great memories of camping, long road trips, and quiet moments with their father.

A devoted Catholic, he led by example both for his family and in the community.

Lorne spent his retirement watching over his grandchildren, puttering around the garden, and exploring the natural geography of BC.

In July 2018 Lorne was diagnosed with brain cancer. Though the surgery went incredibly well the subsequent post-surgery treatments and several bouts of flu, infections, and pneumonia took a heavy toll on Lorne and he fought hard until the last. The family appreciates the full time care his daughter Amanda provided after the surgery.

The family would like to recognize Dr. Chevalier (Neurosurgeon), the care and compassion shown by the staff at the Southern Interior Cancer Center, and the services of his family doctor as well as the staff at Royal Inland Hospital.

In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate, if friends and family so desire, that donations be made in Lorne’s Memory to the Royal Inland Hospital Foundation.

A Prayer Vigil will be held at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, 2826 Bank Road on Thursday June 20, 2019 at 7:00 pm followed by the Funeral Mass on Friday June 21, 2019 at 11:00 am. Internment will take place at Hillside Cemetery.

Condolences may be expressed at www.schoeningfuneralservice.com

• Date : 2019-06-17
• Location : Kamloops, B.C.