April 16, 1943 ~ December 5, 2010

It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of their wonderful mother, daughter, sister, grandmother and dear friend Loreen "Laurie" Mary Brownlee.

Laurie passed away at the age of 67 on Sunday, December 5, 2010 at Kamloops Royal Inland Hospital from a very sudden and short battle with cancer.

She is survived by her loving mother Rose Rivard, her sister Bernice (Hugh) Westen, her two sons Kelly (Tammy) Brownlee and Shane (Deanne) Brownlee, her four granddaughters Rebecca & Jesse Frazier, and Jaiden & Sidney Brownlee; niece Melinda, nephew Brad, and her aunts and uncles.

She was predeceased by her sister Frances, father Peter and her stepfather Louis.

Laurie was born in Kelowna, B.C. in 1943. As a teenager she moved to Alberta and later returned to Kamloops in 1980 to be closer to family and to continue raising her two sons. Laurie was always full of life and spirit. She loved gardening and her dog Penny. She was an extremely hard worker all of her life, was forever a nurturer and a good friend to many.

Her presence will be greatly missed.

The family would like to thank all of the staff at RIH for their considerate and empathetic care.

A Memorial Service in Laurie's honour will be announced to follow in the spring.

In lieu of flowers, family are requesting donations to the B.C. Cancer Society (Foundation), Suite 600-686 West Broadway, Vancouver, B.C., V5Z 1G1

Arrangements entrusted to
Kamloops Funeral Home
250-554-2577

Condolences may be emailed to the family from
www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com