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Lorne Kelsey
December 22, 1929 - August 12, 2012
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<div itemprop="description"> <p> Lorne Harold Kelsey </p> <p> &nbsp; </p> <p> Died on August 12, 2012 at Scarborough General Hospital at the age of 82. Beloved husband of Grace Kelsey (nee Hall), deceased. Loving father of Janice (Mark Harper), Karen (Rob Neill), Elin (Andy Johnson), and Alison (Glen Davies). Lovingly remembered by grandchildren Alanna, Fiona, Marielle, Sylvie, Matthias, Lucas, Kip, Esme, Katherine and James. He will be sadly missed by his sister, Pearl, his brother, Jack, his nephews and nieces (Raymond, David, Kandra, Keilan, Kelvin, Karrey, and Ann), many family members and friends. </p> <p> &nbsp; </p> <p> Lorne loved to learn and believed in the capacity of education to change lives. A consummate professional, he proudly contributed to teaching for 40 years.&nbsp;&nbsp; He went from a one room school house in Doe Lake, Ontario to serving as Principal at Maplewood, Tabor Park and Sir William Osler Vocational Schools, with the former Scarborough Board of Education.&nbsp; Together with Grace, he was a long-time campaigner for the Canadian Cancer Society. He served as past president of the Scarborough branch. </p> <p> &nbsp; </p> <p> Lorne was a kind, fair, and generous man. He enthusiastically supported the ambitions of his daughters and their families. He had a remarkable ability to create fun and adventure for his grandchildren.&nbsp; He believed in civility and honesty and inspired deep loyalty among all those who loved him. </p> <p> &nbsp; </p> <p> Friends and relatives will be received at the Visitation Centre in the Pine Hills Cemetery at 625 Birchmount Road, Scarborough, Ontario on Thursday, August 16, 2012 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. A funeral service and burial will be held on Friday, August 17, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. at the chapel in the Pine Hills Visitation Centre. A reception is to follow. The family is very grateful for the kindness and care provided by Kingsway Arms. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the TransCanada Trail or the Canadian Cancer Society. </p> </div>