Loran Peppard Morrison- Truro, born on July 11th 1951, passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2015.
Loran was born in Toronto where his father; (James) Loran Morrison was on the police force. The family moved to Nova Scotia when he was two and opened a mom and pop store in Economy. He began his career in the Toronto Police Force following in his father’s footsteps. He later joined Amherst police force, then became a member of the Truro Police Service for 23 years, and retired at the rank of Corporal. Loran was well liked and respected by his co-workers and the community. Known as “Robocop” for his physique, he treated all those he met in the same way: with kindness, compassion and integrity. He was fair. He built a loving family, enjoyed life’s simple pleasures, loved his wife and trusted God.
Loran is predeceased by his father, James Loran Morrison; his mother, Iola (Peppard) Morrison. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Frances Mary Morrison; his brother, Jim Morrison; his sisters-in-law Andrea, Sheila, Jacqueline; his brothers-in-law, Jon, William; his nine children; Sonja (Chris) Johnson, Frances (Patrick) Kisch, Andrea Morrison, Lana (John) Boettcher, Loran Theresa Morrison, Luke Morrison, Matthew Levi Morrison, Daniel Morrison, David Morrison; nieces Jaya, Kemi; nephews Jacob, Michael, James, Leo; grandchildren Olivia, Amelie and Alexander. All those of you whose lives he touched, join us in the celebration of his life. Visitation will take place from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, June 4th at Colchester Community Funeral Home, 512 Willow Street, Truro. The funeral mass will be held on Friday, June 5th at 2 p.m. from Immaculate Conception Church, 669 Prince Street, Truro, with Father Dariusz Miskowicz officiating. Reception to follow in Campbell Hall. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Canada Food Grains. On-line condolences may be made at: www.ColchesterCommunity.com