Lorne Veale

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Lorne David Veale on May 24, 2023, at Lee Manor in Owen Sound, Ontario at the age of 91. He will be lovingly missed, and his memory cherished by wife Lorraine, and family members Darlene (Scarfo), Phil and Julie, and Paul and Robin, and by grandchildren Cole (McLelland), Alysia (Scarfo), Maxine, Luke, and Jake Trepanier. Lorne was born in Toronto on September 25 to parents William and Edith and was brother to siblings Bill, Bob, Ralph, Earle, and June.

Lorne will be remembered in the hearts of family and friends for his kindness, cheerful spirit, twinkling blue eyes but mostly for his love for Lorraine and their children … and let us not forget, country music, morning coffee and playing pool at the Legion. Lorne and Lorraine enjoyed a long, beautiful life together calling Port Elgin their home, they had also spent time in Wasaga Beach, Colpoy’s Bay, Florida, and Owen Sound.

Lorne was an accomplished country singer performing at jamborees from the Grey Bruce area to their winter residence in Florida. He also captured his audience with his impressions of Walter Brennen and other country entertainers.  Lorne may be gone from this world however he lives on in the stories and memories he has left with all those he encountered during his lifetime; he was loved.

We would like to acknowledge the incredible support from the staff at Lee Manor that went above and beyond to keep him comfortable.  As per Lorne’s wishes, cremation has taken place with a celebration of life to take place at a future date. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Grey-Bruce or a charity of your choice.  Arrangements entrusted to Grey Bruce Cremation and Burial Services, www.greybrucecremation.com.