November 9, 1924 – December 17, 2013
In loving memory of Lorna Noland, a resident of Gore Bay, who died at the Manitoulin Health Centre, Mindemoya on Tuesday, December 17, 2013 at the age of 89 years. She was born on Barrie Island, daughter of the late Samuel Allan and Lyla Jane (Noble) Montgomery. She was a member of the Lyons Memorial United Church, and the UCW of the church. Lorna enjoyed gardening, knitting and quilting and baking. She was famous for the buns she made for Twin Bluffs Restaurant. Lorna also volunteered for many years at the Manitoulin Lodge and in 1992 won the Volunteer of the Year Award. Lorna loved visiting and talking with people and touched many lives, whether it was just listening or giving sound advice. She was a very wise lady, investing in many people’s lives. Her greatest love in life was her family. She will be sadly missed by all, but many happy memories will be cherished. Lorna was predeceased by her husband Nelson Keith Noland. Loving and loved mother of Leslie and his wife Valerie of Indian River, and predeceased by son Allan. Loving mother-in-law of Nancy of Sudbury. Lorna will be sadly missed by grandchildren whom she was so proud of, Keith, Mark, Evan, Christopher and Kara (husband Jason Burnett) and great-grandchildren Christopher Wade, Jonah and Nolan. Dear sister of Keith Montgomery, (Lenora predeceased). Sister-in-law Marjorie Falls (Andy predeceased) of Thessalon.. Friends and relatives called at the Culgin Funeral Home after 7 pm on Friday, December 20, 2013. The funeral service to celebrate Lorna’s life was conducted in the Wm. G. Turner Chapel on Saturday, December 21, 2013 at 11 am with Rev. Dan Thompson officiating and Pastor Erwin Thompson assisting. Spring interment in Burpee Mills Cemetery. If so desired, donations to the Cancer Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. Online condolences may be left at www.culginfuneralhome.ca. Culgin Funeral Home, Gore Bay, 705-282-2270.
