David Lohnes

On November 20th, David Morton Lohnes, aged 83, passed away peacefully surrounded by family. He is survived by his beloved wife June Frances (née Maki), his sons, David (Diane), Daniel (Josee), Christopher and Peter, grandson Leo, and his sister Marilyn. David maintained a positive attitude throughout his year long fight and remained gracious and appreciative of the efforts of his caregivers. David and June, his wife of 59 years, enjoyed travel but also loved forging new friendships in faraway lands. Born in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, David, a U.N.B Forestry Engineer, started his career in the military where he retired with the rank of Captain. He then embarked on a second career with Parks Canada, where he embraced the mission of preserving our natural and cultural heritage for future generations. With a love of nature and an insatiable curiosity, David spent much of his time in retirement reading and learning, and enjoyed sailing, fishing, computers, tending to his garden, and family gatherings. Anyone who has enjoyed his company will always remember his hearty laugh, his willingness to listen and his endless supply of amusing anecdotes.

Visitation will be held at Kelly's Funeral home, 1255 Walkley Road, Saturday, November 25th, from 11am to 1pm, where memories can be shared, followed by a ceremony in the Chapel at 1pm. David will be laid to rest at the Capital Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Ontario Lung Association would be most appreciated.