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Lois Piper Obituary
It is with great sadness that the family of Lois Joanne Piper (McKay) announce her peaceful passing on Oct. 26, 2017 at 81 years of age.
Lois lived all of her life in Thunder Bay and attended Teacher's College in North Bay. She taught at Claude E. Garton School and the Lakehead Psychiatric Hospital. Lois devoted herself to raising her three daughters and creating a warm and inviting home for her close knit family. She was married to Jim for almost 58 years. She was an exceptional nana to her grandkids whom she cherished and who will miss her greatly.
Kind, thoughtful and giving, Lois saw the best in everyone. She approached life with a great sense of humour. A fantastic cook and a master of hosting large family gatherings and Sunday dinners, she always had room at her table for one more. She was an avid curler for many years, and maintained long lasting friendships with her teammates. She also took pleasure in regular lunch dates with high school pals. Her creative side was expressed through painting, pottery, sketching, sewing and knitting. Lois was an animal lover and the family pets knew it. She enjoyed many travel adventures with her husband Jim and her family. Lois had many great times vacationing with friends in Florida and Barbados. Lois loved family-filled summers at Loon Lake. In addition, she volunteered for many years, creating delectable desserts for Trinity United Church's Dessert of the Month.
Lois will be remembered by all who knew her as a loving and supportive wife, daughter, mother, sister, niece, nana, aunt and friend. She leaves behind her loving husband Jim, daughters Janice (Michael), Jackie, Kelly (Stan), her grandchildren Andrew and Natalie Wilson, sister June Boland, many nieces and nephews, brother and sister-in-law Bob and Sue Piper and sister-in-law Barbara McKay. She was predeceased by her brother Norman McKay and parents Ilene and Stuart McKay.
Thank you to the Pioneer Ridge “family” who cared for and laughed with Lois over this past year. We are also grateful for the support provided by the Alzheimer Society of Thunder Bay and Wesway. Visits from family and friends were much appreciated.
A celebration of Lois's life will be held on Wednesday, November 1st, 11:00am, at Trinity United Church.
Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Thunder Bay or the Thunder Bay and District Humane Society.
In memory of Lois, sing or dance to Neil Diamond and show kindness to animals and people alike.
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Memories and Condolences
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13 Entries
Siobhaun Williams
November 4, 2017
THinking of you all at this time of sadness. I was so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. She welcomed me often to join your fun crew for dinner! I have many fond memories of her warmth. May she rest in peace.
Hugs to you Jim, Janice, Kelly and Jackie,
November 3, 2017
Janice, Jackie, and Kelly, I just heard about your mom's passing. Please accept my condolences and good wishes. Your Mom raised three exceptional daughters. Blessings.
Tim Moffatt ( Orillia )
November 2, 2017
Jim, Janice, Jackie and Kelly, My deepest sympathies to you and your extended families. May you find peace and comfort though this difficult time.
Sincerely,
David Joanes (Winnipeg)
Lois Piper
November 1, 2017
Our condolences to you Jim and your family at this difficult time: from Dominic Mancuso and Nancy Rikkonen
November 1, 2017
Losing Lois was a shock for us all, we are certainly missing her smile and laughter.
So much in this obituary that I wish we knew about her... a wonderful woman.
I will always think of her when I sing "ba ba ba" with Neil Diamond. Xoxo
Kim DAngelo
Pioneer Ridge
Barbara Kemeny
October 31, 2017
Thoughts and hugs for the whole Family.
I miss Loiis and Jim on Plaza 1 over meals with our loved ones.
I wish you all peace and wonderful lifetime memories in your hearts.
I will be thinking of you on Wednesday and will be there in spirit. I am out of town and regretfully miss the celebration of Lois' life.
We'll be catching up later
October 30, 2017
So sad to lose your wife, your best friend Jim. We are thinking of you and hope that our thoughts can ease your pain a little
Bill and PJ Gillespie
October 30, 2017
Piper family (Janice) Thoughts & prayers are with you during this most difficult time.
May she rest in peace. So sorry for your loss.
Irene Floreancig Lacaria
October 29, 2017
Our sincere condolences for the loss of your loved one. Wishing you and your family comfort and healing in the days ahead. Thinking of you Tom And Rosa Pavlou.
October 28, 2017
Our sincere sympathy to all of you on your loss of Lois/ your Mom (Jim, Jackie, Kelly,& Janice) from your old Loon friends Dianna & Jack Porter (Burlington)
October 28, 2017
My condolences to the extended Piper family
Warm thoughts, Karen Arnold
October 28, 2017
Thinking of you..very sorry
Roy and Mary Willmann
October 28, 2017
My deepest condolences to the Piper family, especially, Jacky, and Janet...
Tony Pimentel
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