(1924-2008) Lorne passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 23, 2008, at Perrin’s Clinton View Lodge, Clinton, near his home at Stanley Bridge, Prince Edward Island. He was 84 years old. This remarkable man leaves a huge and precious legacy to his family and friends. Treasured husband to Joyce, who died in 2002 of Alzheimer’s disease. Cherished father of Elizabeth (Ron), Alexander “Sandy” (Julie) and Jim (Nancy) and proud and loving grandfather of Scott and Jessie. Also, step-grandfather to Mandy and Jenn and step- great-grandfather to little Lane. Pre-deceased by his brothers, Stuart and David and brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Jim and Beth. Lorne was uncle to several nieces and nephews. Special long-time friend of Ian and Joan Brown, to whom his family is forever grateful. Born and raised in Ottawa, Lorne met his future wife, Joyce Howe, also from Ottawa, when they were both teenagers. Some years later, he entered the RCAF and was a navigator on a Lancaster in the Second World War. He went on to earn a forestry degree from the University of New Brunswick and a PhD in forest entomology from McGill University. Lorne will be sorely missed by his family and by so many friends in Canada and around the world. An idealist and a romantic, he touched our lives in such rich and diverse ways. An outstanding scientist, naturalist, a talented poet, writer, teacher, chef, a player of guitar and bagpipes, a voracious reader and lover of language. He was equally at home in the bush, a concert hall, a library, or a canoe — in Scotland, England, northern Ontario or P.E.I. And through it all, was that incredible sense of humour. At once caustic and gentle, his appreciation for the irony and subtlety that make up all our lives, was always razor sharp. Sincere thanks are extended to all the P.E.I. doctors, nurses and caregivers who, over the years, have shown such kindness to Lorne and Joyce and to the family. Resting at the Moase Funeral Home, Summerside, where visiting hours will be held on Thursday, July, 31, 2008, from 2-4 p.m. only. A memorial service will take place at a later date in Ontario. Memorial donations to the P.E.I. Lung Association or a charity of your choice would be appreciated. www.moase.ca

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