LORNE WILLIAM MONTFORD

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LORNE WILLIAM MONTFORD November 14, 1931 - July 24, 2014 Peacefully, after a lengthy illness, we announce the death of Lorne William Montford on July 24, 2014, at Deer Lodge Centre. He was 82 years of age. Lorne is survived by his wife of twenty-two years Irene Montford (nee Hardy), son, Hal Montford (Julie) and their children, Michael and Justin Montford, daughter Linda Montford-Hildebrand (Randy) and their children Emily and Luke Hildebrand. He is also survived by Irene's children, David Kidd (Susan) and their children Amy, Ashley, Jennifer and Owen, and Kathy Adams (Brian). Lorne was predeceased by his parents, William Colin Montford and Juliette Salin Montford (nee Johnson) and his first wife Marlene Montford (nee Weinmaster) mother of Hal and Linda. He is further survived by numerous other relatives who offered support, love, and care on an ongoing basis. Lorne was employed by The Canadian Salt Company until his retirement. He worked and lived in a variety of locations including Yorkton, SK, Brandon, MB, Burlington, ON and he finally returned to Winnipeg where he was born. Lorne was raised in Winnipeg and was very proud of his English and Icelandic heritage. His childhood was significantly impacted at age twelve when his mother became ill. Lorne spent the next two years visiting her daily in hospital before she died at the age of 43. Lorne went on to become an avid and successful basketball player and upon completing high school attended art school for one year. In his retirement, Lorne enjoyed spending time with all of his grandchildren as well as golfing in Carman. Lorne will be remembered for his humour, charm, and love of sports. A memorial service conducted by Rev. Pat Ferris will be held at Deer Lodge Centre Chapel, 2109 Portage Avenue on Tuesday, August 5, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. A private Interment will take place at the Greenwood Cemetery, Carman, MB. The immediate family is truly grateful to friends and family for their continued support now and in the past. Thanks to the staff of Lodge 6 of the Deer Lodge Centre for their exceptional and compassionate care. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba, 10-120 Donald St., Winnipeg, MB, R3C 4G2 or the CancerCare Manitoba Foundation, 1160-675 McDermot Ave., Winnipeg, MB, R3E 0V9. Wojcik's Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 2157 Portage Avenue, 204.897.4665, in care of arrangements. wojciksfuneralchapel.com See you my family, my life is past I loved you all to the very last Weep not for me, but courage take Love each other for my sake For those you love don't go away They walk beside you every day
Publish Date: Aug 2, 2014

LORNE WILLIAM MONTFORD On Thursday, July 24, 2014 Lorne passed away at Deer Lodge Centre at the age of 82 years. Lorne's Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, August 5, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. in the Deer Lodge Centre Chapel, 2109 Portage Avenue. A longer obituary notice will follow. Richard Wojcik's Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 2157 Portage Ave., 204-897-4665, in care of arrangements. wojciksfuneralchapel.com
Publish Date: Jul 30, 2014

LORNE WILLIAM MONTFORD On Thursday, July 24, 2014 Lorne died at Deer Lodge Centre at the age of 82 years. A longer obituary notice will follow. Wojcik's Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 2157 Portage Avenue, 204-897-4665, in care of arrangements. wojciksfuneralchapel.com
Publish Date: Jul 26, 2014
Publish Date: Jul 30, 2014

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 02, 2014