Lorna Grace Dolph (nee Cooper), 81, passed away peacefully March 26, 2019 at River Heights Lodge, North Battleford, Sask. Loran was born in Fort Frances, Ont.
Left to cherish many memories are Lorna’s brother, Harvey (Bonnie) Cooper; brothers-in-law, Carl (Adeline) Norris, and Vein Dolph; daughters, Deborah Werbiski, Janet (Robert) Gust, and Brenda (Dan) Wilkinson; sons, Alan (Vi) Dolph, and Bruce (Kristen) Dolph; grandchildren, Raymond, Christopher, Jackson and Jubilation Werbiski, Bobi-J (Frank) Dyck, Basil (Jessica) Brooks, Narda (Larry) Brooks, William (Korine), Adrian and Robert Wilkinson, Jaimie and Kyle Dolph, and Dillyn Dolph; great-grandchildren, Katherine and Courtney Hankewich, Weston and Violet Brooks, Glen and Thomas Werbiski, Brooklyn Wilkinson, and Jeffery, Christopher and Daniel Wilkinson; and great-great grandchild, Annabelle Hankewich. Lorna is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and very dear friends.
Lorna was predeceased by C. “Floyd” Dolph, her loving husband of 52 years; her parents, William and Elizabeth Cooper; brothers, Donald, William, James, Earl, Harold, and Jack; and sisters, Mary and Lily.
Lorna graduated from Fort Frances High School, then worked for the Town of Fort Frances until her marriage to Floyd in 1957. She then joined him in his life with the Royal Canadian Air Force.
Lorna had many careers throughout her life (including Professional Mover, after 42 moves). Civilian personnel of the Air Force base Sioux Lookout, various positions for the Township of Ignace including fire marshal and welfare officer, casual secretary at Hudson Public School, and the town administrator for the Township of Alberton.
Lorna enjoyed many crafts including sewing, knitting, crocheting (often creating her own patterns). She was a co-leader of 4-H and a member of bowling leagues and Rebecca Lodge. She had a green thumb ensuring many plants and flowers were always in the house.
Lorna had a kind heart and many lifelong friendships.
A Celebration of Life will be held in North Battleford on Aug. 4, 2019 at 1 p.m. from the Garden Chapel—Battlefords Funeral Service to be followed by a Celebration of Life Aug. 7, 2019 at Fort Frances Legion Hall in Fort Frances, Ont. with interment in the Emo Cemetery.
For those wishing to leave a condolence, you may do so at www.eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Eternal Memories Funeral Service & Crematorium.
LORNA GRACE DOLPH (nee COOPER)
