I always enjoyed Aunt Lorna's company...happy, loving life and always moving forward...or so it seemed to me.  I thought she was an inspiring person, a woman we could all learn a little something from.  I will always remember her kind spirit that beamed through her smile.  I am fortunate to have met this warm and wonderful lady.

My condolences to all of Lorna's family and friends, but especially to my Dad, Stuart...her "little brother".  When the two of you were in the same room, I always saw laughter and love and care for each other.  You two shared smiling eyes as well as the grins on your faces...which I suspect held more meaning than I really knew.  Bless the bond you shared.  My thoughts are with you and hope that you continue to remember Lorna with all those special shared moments throughout many years together.

With care.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

We have wonderful memories of all the trips to Canada and the many she made to her California home. Our sister was unique in so many ways. Her endurance in many of lifes challenges was so obvious yet so sensitive but with that precious smile. The perseverence she emulated to all will be a trait to envy.  She gave of herself so often and enjoyed the beauty of the world. She was easy to talk to, easy to listen to and easy to share the oddities of our family of five. Family was always a high at all times in her mind and actions. I was so proud to be her "little brother" and Julie was the one she called to look after her "little brother". What a tremendous loss to us but a well deserved final peace. Much love between the three of us which now becomes eternal.
Love Stuart & Julie Wright

Lorna - You have been one of my dearest friends and I will miss you deeply - sadly, we have not seen each other for sometime; however, it was an enjoyable experience exchanging emails and chatting on the 'phone with you and I will miss these "back and forth" conversations very much.
You always had time to listen and were so supportive no matter what life had to bring - your advice was very inspiring and positivity was always the end result.
Thank you dear, dear friend for being wonderful you - you were unique in every way and I will miss you so very, very much.
My deepest condolences to Ruth and Barbara as well as other family members - unfortunately, I will not be able to attend the service today, but I will be there in thought.
Most sincerely,
Barbara Quackenbush, Etobicoke, Ontario

Have treasured memories of my happy years spent at No3 Columbine Avenue with Lorna and Bob and our family holidays spent all together in the cottage at Fenelon Falls.

With no practice, Lorna knew instinctively how to be her first niece's interesting and beloved auntie. She was a friend for life, her unconditional love a constant.
Auntie Lorna delighted in the wonders and joys of life; in times of sorrow she somehow soldiered on.
A life well lived; a story told.
And finally there is peace.  
Linda

My deepest sympathy to Ruth, Barbara and all Lorna's family.  She was one of those wonderful parents who was involved in her children's schooling at Norway and supportive of the staff in many ways.  I kept in touch with her through facebook and ran into her at a mall in Lindsay.  She will be missed.  Cherish the memories.

Mom
You always called me your "Little Red Haired Girl" Well, I wasn't little for very long. Life started all too soon to show that challenges would be many. I had to grow up fast when Dad died. Decisions I made - many not approved by you, toughened me up so that I could handle being a Single Mother and a Police Officer. We didn't always see eye to eye but that taught me to challenge when I knew something wasn't right and to stand my ground when it was right. You cut the apron strings early from me and I think you did me a huge favour. I watched as you survived losing your husbands - yes all 3 and we laughed that you considered yourself The Black Widow. At least I let my 3 exes live. lol ... I gave you your first grandchild and there were times he caught you off guard - like when you waited up for me at 3 in the morning when I came home after work to tell me that Jordan (age 7) had bluntly asked you what a BJ was ... and because you didn't know you called Tom who probably laughed til he peed explaining it to you. And after all that .. how did you answer Jordan? "Ask your Mother" During our time together I caused you tears but much laughter too. Your bowling partner, re-teaching you how to drive so that MY hair didn't turn white when you were behind the wheel. Listening to all your Sex-capades (OMG shoot me now). You never coddled me - you pushed me and sometimes I resented it but I know now that was your way of showing ME love. Please give Dad, Thom, Elsie, and Grandmas Warner & Wright and Pops a kiss for me. See you all soon.

Love,
Barb

So saddened by the loss of Mrs. Warner, this is how I knew her.  Unfortunately, I cannot attend the visitation or the funeral on Thursday.  My thoughts go out to Barb and Ruth at their time of loss, along with Lorna's other family members.

Thank you for bringing so much joy and happiness to Eric and the entire Kay family.  We hold you in our hearts with deepest love and affection.  May you rest in peace Grandma.

At eleven years old I met my best friend Barb in grade seven and from there Lorna and her family.  I was always welcomed with love and spent many a sleep over.  Thankfully I was reunited with Barb and we will stay friends forever.  I know you will be missed. Thank you for being part of my wonderful childhood memories.  Love Cathy Lentine

                                          Letter to my Mother

Thank you for all your wise and careful instruction.
When my feet were small,you lovingly set them upon the right paths
Thanks for all the times you comforted me when I was hurt or afraid and listened to how I felt.
And as I grew, you showed me to see beauty when I was broken, brought me gladness when I was sad,
praised and encouraged me when all seemed lost.
Thank you for your secret prayers for me.
You have been my best friend on earth and if you hadn't been chosen to be my mother, I would have picked you anyways.

Thank you Mom for everything I can think of, for all those things I'm sure I have forgotten about and especially for those things I never knew you did for me.

I hope you knew how special you are to me and always will be, as a person, as my mother, and most importantly, as my friend. Yes Mom, my friend.

May to have eternal peace as you are the most deserving person that I know.

I love you forever Mom. Until we meet again.

Love your daughter

I visited with you, along with Ruth and Donny Hale, a year after Tom's death.  We all shared a few moments more significant than most.  Rest in Peace.  You've earned your rest.

My memories of you are so strong. From your kitchen with grilled cheese, tomato soup, smarties in little plastic cups...to always volunteering at Norway...you always had fantastic advice and were such a fantastic friend to our family and my Mom. I know you are with Elsie and Mom having coffee. Miss you.

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Lorna Noreen Kay

November 13, 1929 – December 18, 2016

Giffen-Mack and Trull Funeral Home

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