Hemming, Lorne Beverly, 84, of Port Medway, Queens County, passed away on Monday, September 30th, 2013, at South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater.
Born in Dartmouth, he was a son of the late George and Beatrice (Fisher) Hemming.
He served as a Merchant Marine overseas during WWII. Lorne worked most of his working life for the Imperial Oil Refinery in Dartmouth, retiring after 34 years of service to the company. He spent many countless hours reading, he especially enjoyed books about boats or the sea.
He is survived by a daughter Dianne Hemming (Kirk Harrison), of Victoria, British Columbia; devoted care giver Susan Chouinard; grandchildren Sean, Annika, Ashley, Aimee; great grandchildren Kendra, Hayden; sister Judy (Doug) Gillett, of Cole Harbour; brother Roy (Norma), of Dartmouth.
He was predeceased his wife Ruth and brothers Cyril, Dennis and Ralph.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. A graveside service to celebrate Lorne’s life will be held on Monday, October 7th, 2013, at 2:00 P.M., from Beach Meadows Community Cemetery, Beach Meadows, followed by a reception at Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. Reverend Judy Cross officiating. Family flowers only. Donations may be made to the SPCA, Queens County Branch. Online condolences may be made at www.chandlersfuneral.com
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freda jim norman
so very sorry to hear of LORNES passing bless you DIANE and family
Al & Paula Poirier
It was pleasure working with Lorne at the Dartmouth refinery. Sincere sympathy to all the family.
Regards
Al Poirier
Philip & RoseMary Decker
Dear Diane,
So sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. We go back a long ways and had lots of fun together. I think your Dad will be happy to be with Ruth, the love of his life.
Our sincere sympathy to you and you family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Love
Philip & RoseMary
Gail Feeney
Dianne: So sorry to hear of your father’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Barb Meredith
Extending my sincere sympathy to you, Diane and your family, and to Lorne’s family. Lorne was on a branch with Ruth on our Fralic tree, and was one of the family. My thoughts are with you all.
Barb, now in Alberta.
Elizabeth Matheson.(Betty Fralic)
My sadness is with Diane and her family.Your Mom and Dad were the greatest,many hours,week-ends and so many laugh’s and hugs.I miss them both.take care of yourself Diane.always,Betty.
Sahana & Premlata Rao
Love and wishes for Blessed Eternal Life for Uncle Lorne. Our prayers are with my wonderful “sister” Dianne and the beautiful family she has built. We miss BOTH your parents dearly. Thank you for all the wonderful, happy and loving memories of a lifetime!!
God Bless you during this very difficult time.
Love & HUGGGGSS,
~Sahana, Premlata & Family~
xoxoxoxoxoxo
Pabby & Sue Rao
May God rest his soul and provide him with eternal peace. We will miss him very much.
Take care Dianne and Keith & Family. Our heartfelt condolences go you and the extended family.
Pabby & Sue Rao.