LORNA COLBURN, beloved wife of Gerald Colburn, of Lethbridge, passed away peacefully at the Fairmont Extendicare, surrounded by her loving family, on Saturday, August 20th, 2016 at the age of 71 years.

Besides her husband, Gerry, Lorna is survived by her daughters Lesley (Ron) Swartz and Heather (Scott) Hadford, both of Lethbridge, brother Dr. Bruce (Ann) MacWhirter of Halifax, sister Elaine (Peter) Lines of Boca Raton, FL, granddaughters Katherine and Caroline Colburn-Swartz, and Meghan MacWhirter; nephews and nieces Bruce MacWhirter, Stephanie (John) MacHopkins, Peter MacWhirter and Stephanie Lines. She was predeceased by brother David (Wendy) MacWhirter of Calgary.

 Lorna worked in a medical office in St. John’s, Newfoundland until she met and married her loving husband Gerry. Lorna was known for her wit, loyalty to her family and humour. She had a passion and talent for quilting and knitting. She took great pleasure in gardening. Mom, life will never be the same without you in it. Your laugh and smile, your hugs and kisses will be memories we will cherish.

At Lorna’s request, no formal funeral service will be held.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society, #402, 740 – 4th Avenue S, Lethbridge, AB., T1J 0N9.

To send a condolence, please visit www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com

 

• Date : 2016-08-20
• Location : Lethbridge, Alberta