June 22, 1952 - April 24, 2013
Passed peacefully away at Marion Hospice, Vancouver, BC, in the company of loved ones. Predeceased by his parents Bernadette and Gerald Caines of Bartlett’s Harbour, NL. Leaving to mourn his heart broken family of four sisters: Mable (Gordon Byrne) of New Ferolle, NL, Florence (Ivan Taylor) of Ottawa, ON, Neila (Brian Cochrane) of St. John’s, NL, Sheena (Wayne Muggeridge) of Mount Pearl, NL; three brothers: Gary (Beulah) of Bartlett’s Hr. NL, Leon (Valerie) of Bartlett’s Hr. NL, and Guy (Brenda) of St. John’s, NL; seventeen adoring nieces and nephews, a large extended family and an amazing circle of friends all across the country. The family would like to thank Marion Hospice, St. Paul's Hospital, and The Vancouver Cancer Clinic, for their care and compassion during Lon’s illness. A special thanks to an exceptional friend Mark Janssen who was Lon's caregiver during his courageous battle with cancer, allowing him to live out his final days in the city he loved. Cremation has taken place. Condolences may be left at www.kearneyfs.com. A family gathering will be held at a later date to celebrate Lon's life.

He was an educator, an avid traveler, an admirer of nature’s beauty, and a kind and generous spirit. We will forever hold him in our hearts.