Lohnes, Verna May, 97, of Liverpool, Queens County, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 17th, 2014, at home. Born in Bridgewater on January 26th, 1917, she was a daughter of the late James Bennett and Esther (Creaser) Nauss. She was predeceased by her husband, Oreion Lohnes, on May 23, 1993. Following the war, Verna and Oreion moved to Liverpool, where they owned and operated the Worthmore Store for many years. She was a member of Zion United Church and a long time member of the IODE and Business and Professional Women’s Club. An avid golfer and bridge player, she continued playing both into her later years. She is survived by her sister, Marie Silver, Mahone Bay; daughters, Judy Waters,(Ron Waters, previously deceased on May 4th, 2013) and Cathy Duguay (Larry); grandchildren, Karen Waters, Kevin Waters, Nikki Duguay, and Dani Duguay; great-grandchildren, Jonah, Sheldon, Kane, and Drake Waters and Blake Maillet. She was also predeceased by her sisters, Mini Parks, Jean Demone, Muriel Knickle; brothers, Murray, Russell, Frederick, Clarence, Charles, and Ronald Nauss. A Celebration of Verna’s Life will be held on Sunday, September 7th, 2014, at 2:00 p.m., from Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool, followed by a reception. Reverend Sheila Redden-Smith officiating. Burial will be in Zion United Church Cemetery, College Street, Liverpool. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Edmonton Downs Syndrome Society, Zion United Church, Queens General Hospital Foundation or to a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.chandlersfuneral.com
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Tim McDonald
Very sorry to learn of Mrs. Lohnes’ passing. I always enjoyed our talks whenever she came into the shop in Liverpool. She was such an interesting lady and I so enjoyed her stories of a very busy Liverpool when the Worthmore store attracted shoppers from all over Nova Scotia. Those stories always made her smile. My sincere condolences to her family.
Susan and Gordon Perry
Sorry to hear of Verna’s passing. She was a very dear friend of the Frellick family and will be missed by all who knew her. Your family is in our prayers.
Pam Foley
I have fond memories of Mrs. Lohnes, she sold me her daughter’s dress so I’d have something appropriate to wear to my Dad’s funeral in 1976….in later years, I had the pleasure of waiting on her in Home Hardware. She was always kind and appreciative of what we did for her. She will be missed.
David Nauss
I am Fred and Ollie’s son and wish to express our condolences on Verna’s passing. Recall having a wonderful visit with her with my Mom Olive a few years back when we went to Liverpool, and always enjoyed the stories of the successful business she ran with her husband. She truly was a grand lady and may she now be at peace.
Sincerely,
David & Nena Nauss
Dartmouth, N.S.
Gordon MacLeod
I was saddened to hear the news of Verna’s passing. She was a joy to talk to…..so full of information about Liverpool’s commercial district back in the day. Sincere condolences to Judy and Cathy and families.
Cookie Trainor
Judy and Cathy and families. So very sorry for your loss of your Mom. I miss her already. We were very close friends and had several take-out church dinners at her place. Just the two of us. I will miss them as this was our time to visit with each other which we really enjoyed very much. Think of the good things that you had with your Mom and the rest will follow. RIP dear Verna.
Judy be sure to call me of I can do anything for you.
Love Cookie
Janice Mitchell
Judy, Cathy and families…..I was saddened to hear of your Mom’s passing. She was a great lady. I have many fond memories of good times spent in the house on Elm Street as a child playing with Cathy, as well as fun times spent at the cottage in Greenfield. Both Mr. & Mrs. Lohnes were always so kind to me.
May you find peace and comfort from those who surround you during this difficult time.
Phyllis Leaman
Got to know Verna through shopping but got to know her personally through Business & Professional womens group . Always enjoyed our chats. She will be missed by many.
Louise Bruce
Cathy and Judy – I was so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. Reading the obituary certainly brings back many, many good memories of our younger years in LIverpool, and I still remember her fabulous cinnamon bread! Sending fond thoughts and sincere condolences to you and your families from here on PEI. – Louise
Sterling Belliveau
To the family of the late Verna Lohnes,
I want to extend my sincere sympathy on the loss of your loved one. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult time.
Sterling Belliveau, MLA
jean Strum
Dear Judy, Cathy and families:
I was so sorry to learn of your mother’s passing. She was a great community and church worker, always ready to lend a hand. Please accept my sincere condolences.
Sincerely,
Jean Strum
Robert and Lorraine Quinn
Verna and Oreion were very kind to my mother, Jean Quinn during her courageous fight with cancer, and to our family as a whole in the early years. We enjoyed our welcome chats when we met. Please accept our sincere condolences during this difficult time.
Diane Nauss Wentzell
Judy and Cathy – I was sad to hear of the passing of your mother. She was a great lady! She certainly had a lot of courage and determination in her later years. She is truly one to follow. Lots of Love from a cousin.
Holly Smith
Dear Cathy and Family,
I was saddened to hear of your Mother’s passing. She certainly was an inspiration to all who knew her. Even in later years when we met, she was always so pleasant; a joy to talk with.. I know you have wonderful memories of your parents; I certainly will fondly remember their many kindnesses to me as a young person. Thinking of you and Judy and your families during these sad times.
Holly
Sally Lloyd
Dear Judy,
Reading of your mother’s passing brought back some wonderful memories of the years we were neighbours – our Sunday drives, our skating afternoons, our singsongs; loved the ” turnipkraut” they used to make and their home-made ice cream! After I moved away I used to still come home to shop at the Worthmore – your parents use to pick up items for me on their buying trips, often sending them to me if I wasn’t coming to Liverpool.
They were a wonderful couple and it’s nice to know they are together again.
May your wonderful memories be a comfort to you and Cathy at this time. My sincerest condolences to you both,
Sally (Watts) Lloyd
Shirley & Paul Shot
To the Lohnes family: We are so sorry to hear of your mother, grand-mother and great-grand-mother’s passing. We will continue to uphold you and your family in our prayers. You have our heartfelt sympathy. May God grant you comfort and peace of heart through this difficult time.
Robert & Sally Fader
Dear Judy & Cathy:
Sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. Always enjoyed seeing her at Church. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most difficult time.
Janice (Nauss) Hagen
Dear Judy, Cathy and family,
So very sorry to hear that Aunt Verna passed away. She was truly an inspiration. I have some very fond memories of her. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Lots of love,
Janice
Nancy and Jim Nauss
Extending our sincere sympathy. I have very fond memories of the Worthmore store.
Kim Rogers
Judy, Cathy & family,
the past year has been a pleasure knowing your mom. I enjoyed every moment spent with her. I only wish it could of been alot longer. You all were very blessed to be apart of her life. She will be sadly missed xoxo
Mary Louise Killam
On behalf of IODE Nova Scotia may I express condolences to Verna’s family. She was a valued member of IODE and will be missed.
Mary Louise Killam
President IODE Nova Scotia
Brian Rhodenizer
Cathy
Sorry to hear of your mother’s passing.
Paul R. Nauss
Dear Judy, Cathy and family,
So sorry to hear of Aunt Verna’s passing. I have many fond memories of visits to Liverpool or she and Oreion coming to Mom and Dad’s in Bridgewater. A particular image will always make me smile – that of whenever all the aunts were together at once – each talking up a storm, none listening! They all had a remarkable “gift of gab”.
She was such a strong, courageous lady who I admired very much. She will be missed.
Peace and love,
Cousin Paul and daughter Jennifer
Christian Selig
Mrs. Lohnes was truly like a grandmother to me, and I’m really lucky to be able to say that. I will miss her immensely, and I’m a much better person having had the honor of growing up next door to such a warm, loving, strong, and talented woman. Her warmth and love for life was always so awing to be around.
You’ll really, really be missed, Mrs. Lohnes. Thank you for teaching me so much. Love you.
Clarence Colp
I would like to offer my condolences to the Lohnes family.
How well I remember the Worthmore Store and Mr. & Mr. Lhones.
I also went to school with Judy.
May God bless you!