HUNTER, Lorne Hunter -
March 25, 1941 - May 9, 2024
Lorne entered into rest with his family by his side on Thursday May 9, 2024 after a prolonged battle with vascular dementia.
Lorne is survived by his wife of 47 years, Darlene, and his sons, Scott (Melissa), Curtis, and Lorne JR (Nancy).
Proud and loving Grandpa of Vanessa, Alison, Addison, David, Miriam, and Hugh.
Predeceased by his Mom & Dad, Ileen and Ivan Hunter from Gooderham, and his brother Jim Hunter. Survived by his sister Gayle Thrift (Bill) from Calgary.
Lorne, a retired police officer, dedicated his career to community involvement, serving 42 years in the Whitby detachment with the Ontario Provincial Police.
For his distinguished service, he received medals and awards from the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, Lincoln Alexander, and Solicitor General of Ontario, Allan Pilkey.
In addition to his active duty, he was an organizer of the Durham Region Police old-timers hockey team and was involved in numerous community sports organizations as a hockey coach and baseball player.
Prior to his career as a police officer, Lorne joined the Canadian Air Force in 1966 and was stationed in Summerside, Prince Edward Island, as an airborne electrician.
Lorne had a profound enthusiasm for building, repairing and maintaining almost everything, teaching us all how to be self-sufficient. His friendly presence will be profoundly missed by all those who knew him.
To honour Lorne’s memory, a donation may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Durham Region. A special thank you to the amazing staff and volunteers of Hillsdale Estates, Honey Harbour, for their loving care and support.
Visitation will be held at MOUNT LAWN FUNERAL HOME, 21 Garrard Road, Whitby, on Sunday, May 19, 2024, from 11:00a.m. until 1:00p.m., followed by a service to celebrate his life at 1:00 p.m.
Reception to follow in the Arbor Lounge from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
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