In Memory of Lorna Margaret GRAHAM

SPA has just been informed of the passing of one of our own, Lorna Graham. I met her only a couple of times and each of those times I was taken by her sweetness. My condolences (and on behalf of SPA) go out to Ted and Deborah and the rest of the Graham family.

LORNA MARGARET GRAHAM July 20, 1934 – November 11, 2020 With profound sadness, but also with tremendous gratitude for her life, the family of Lorna Margaret Graham (née Christian) announces her passing after a lengthy and valiant struggle with breast cancer.

Born July 20, 1934, in Lindsay, Ontario to Dorothy and Elmer Christian, Lorna created one of the great love stories of our time for her spouse of 68 years, James E. “Ted” Graham, currently of Orono and Sturgeon Point, Ontario. High school sweethearts, they met and married in Lindsay, relocated to Toronto and became parents to Deborah Woods (Bruce), Catherine Graham, Jeffrey Graham (Karen Langhammer), Stephanie Pipe (Steven), and Meredith Graham Anderson (Jeremy); grandparents to Benjamin Madden (Jennifer), Shannon Sibbald (Robert), Timothy and Charlotte Graham, Joshua Pipe (Rebecca), Jesse Pipe (Chelsea) and James Pipe, Connor and Skye Graham Anderson and Marisa Pavao-Brady; and great-grandparents to Aidan, Madeline, Lachlan and Elowyn Sibbald, Emmett and Nathaniel Madden, and Ezekiel, Malachi and Elijah Pipe. Lorna was the well-loved sister of John Christian and sister-in-law of Jean Richardson.

Lorna shared her never failing love with nieces and nephews Roy (Liz) Crum, Richard Crum (Jan Telfer), Susan Crum (Elaine Burr), Warren and Kim Christian, and great-nieces and -nephews. Lorna was a wonderful wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother and great grandmother, and a “homemaker” in the very best sense of the word. She created a strong sense of home and family, as Ted’s very busy and successful career at Procter and Gamble, Shopsy’s and Versa Services took them from Toronto to Scarborough to Kitchener, to Mississauga and finally to Orono and Sturgeon Point, Ontario. With her unerring sense of style and interior design, she created comfortable and beautiful homes for Ted and the family with each move. Lorna was the consummate hostess, creating lovely meals and holiday celebrations that her family and friends will always remember. She loved to paint, sew, arrange flowers and “craft,” and was a voracious reader. She was the calm and loving centre of our family, on whom we all relied. She will be so greatly missed. Lorna was a great friend to many, including a group of people who attended Lindsay Collegiate Institute with her. That group maintained close, affectionate connections for over fifty years. Later she shared that same love and sense of connection with neighbours in the Toronto area and Sturgeon Point. The family will cherish the memory of all that Lorna has done to care for and support her husband and family, the beauty she brought into the world in so many ways, and her demonstration of God’s love through service in various churches and communities.

The family is deeply grateful to the Durham Regional Cancer Centre and Dr. Zalewski and his professional team for the exemplary care Lorna received. Should you wish to make a memorial donation in Lorna’s name, please consider Lakeridge Health Foundation or the Durham Regional Cancer Centre. Arrangements have been entrusted to Newcastle Funeral Home. A memorial service may be held, depending on developments regarding COVID-19. Lorna, based on her strong Christian beliefs, loved these words – “I will lift up my eyes to the hills – from whence comes my help? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth” – Psalm 121:1-2

In Memory of Rick Davis

On Saturday, April 24, 2021 we suddenly and unexpectedly lost a much loved member of our community, Rick Davis. Our condolences to his family.

This world lost a truly wonderful Husband, Dad, Grandfather, Brother, Uncle and Friend.  Sadly, my Dad succumbed to a heart attack at Markham Stouffville Hospital on the evening of Saturday April 24th 2021.  It was sudden and it was fast and it came as a shock to everyone.  He had been admitted to the hospital on April 19th and was diagnosed with cancer.  My Mom and Dad faced his diagnosis and treatment plan with positivity and optimism.  He had a surgery on Thursday and his treatment plan was underway, things were looking up.  My Mom was able to spend a few hours with him at the hospital the day after his surgery however hospital restrictions did not allow us to see him after that.  This is an incredibly hard time in everyone’s lives with so many restrictions imposed upon us. 

My Dad was 75 years old .  Music was his passion.  Golf was his passion.  Family was his passion.  He collected friends just like he collected guitars and golf clubs.  He was affectionately  know to his work colleges as “the Legend”

Beloved husband to Pauline (nee Grover).  Predeceased by his son Warren (Christine Ryan and Anthony Wood).  Loving father to Lisa (Michael Tremblay).  Wonderful Grandfather to James, Kyla and Ryah. Amazing brother to Cary (Betty), Marilyn, Carolyn (Les) and Sheri (Barry).  Amazing brother-in-law to Brian (Carol), Bernie (Giselle) and Gail (Jim).  Favourite Uncle to many nieces and nephews.  Loved by extended family members Oliver, Laura and Thomas.  Band mate, Golf partner and Friend to many, many people. 

There will be no service at this time.  A celebration of life will be planned when it is safe to gather.  

Foundations near to our hearts if you wish to make donation are listed on the left side tab: Brain Tumour Foundation of CanadaCanadian Cancer Society, and Heart & Stroke Foundation. Other ways to donate:

– Sturgeon Point Golf Club
– Sturgeon Lake Sailing Club

In Memory of Elizabeth (Hopkins) Roberts

Passed away peacefully at the Ross Memorial Hospital in Lindsay, Ontario. Elizabeth, in her 93rd year, was the beloved wife of the late Trevor (2010). Proud and loving mother of Richard (Jane), Barbara (David Balderston), and David (Cecily Ugray). Cherished grandmother of Andrea, Evan (Amanda), Nick (Kate); Emily (Elie), George (Brynna); Lisa (Jess), Adam, Emily (Adam); and great-grandmother of Sophie, Nolan, Esme, and Quinn. She will be fondly remembered and dearly missed by her nieces, nephews, extended family, and many friends. A private funeral was held at the Mackey Funeral Home, with a private interment at Riverside Cemetery, Lindsay. A Celebration of Life will be held in the summer for her family and friends. If desired, memorial donations to the Sturgeon Point Union Church or a charity of your choice. Donations may be made via cheque through the Mackey Funeral Home, 33 Peel Street, Lindsay (705-328-2721).

In Memory of Norman WRIGHT 1958 – 2020

Norman died peacefully at home in Toronto on December 7, 2020 after a courageous 16 month battle with a glioblastoma brain tumour.  He dealt with this disease and treatment bravely, without complaint.

Loving husband of Barbara Allan and dear father to Cooper. Predeceased by his father William and survived by his mother Barbara, his brother Bruce and his sister Elizabeth (Michael) and his two nephews Zachary and Nicholas. 

He will be dearly missed by family, and friends from his early days at school through to his recent working life at IBM Canada. Norman was an optimistic person who never had a bad thing to say about anyone. His 62 years were filled doing the things he loved with his family including travelling, spending time in the outdoors, hiking, camping and canoeing.  He also had many varied interests including his passion for cars, stamp and coin collecting, everything dinosaur, and WWII airplanes. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to Sunnybrook Foundation and the Temmy Latner Centre for Palliative Care (Mount Sinai Foundation) would be appreciated.

You are invited to join our virtual celebration of life honouring Norman Wright (June 2, 1958 – Dec. 7, 2020) 

On Saturday January 16, 2 pm

Using the following Zoom link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85172592677

Meeting ID: 851 7259 2677

The Zoom link will be open 30 minutes early, at 1:30 pm,  and we invite you tojoin us for an informal meet and greet before the start of the ceremony.  

The program itself will begin at 2 pm with photo memories of Norm’s life and reflections from some of Norm’s family and friends.

There will also be an opportunity to chat with the other guests after the memorial and by using the chat function on Zoom during the memorial. 

In case we’ve missed anyone, please feel free to share these details.  If you wish to say a few words about Norm at the memorial, please let us know at the emails below and we’ll fit you in. 

Sincerely, 

Norm’s Family 

If you have any questions in advance of the memorial, please contact any of the following:

Barb: [email protected]

Bruce: [email protected]

Elizabeth: [email protected]

Note:  If you have not downloaded Zoom, please do so for free (https://zoom.us/download) in advance.

You may also access the memorial by phone using the numbers below. 

+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington D.C)

+1 929 205 6099 US (New York)

+1 647 374 4685  (Toronto) 

+1 647 558 0588 (Toronto)

+1 778 907 2071 (Vancouver area)

+49 69 7104 9922 (Germany)

+49 69 3807 9883 (Germany)

+61 8 6119 3900 (Australia)

+61 8 7150 1149 (Australia)

+61 2 8015 6011 (Australia)

+61 3 7018 2005 (Australia)

+61 7 3185 3730 (Australia)

Meeting ID: 851 7259 2677