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Lorna Shaffer Obituary
Don't be sad. Be happy that our mom, grandmother and great grandmother touched so many of you in so many positive ways.
Our mom passed away peacefully on March 28, 2022 with her loving family by her side. Daughter of the late Albert and Tess Kaye and sister of the late Shari Stern. Lorna was a wonderful and caring mother to her three children Robin (David), Joseph (Mary Ellen) and Albert (Karen). She especially loved her role as La La to her grandchildren who meant everything to her – Anders, Emma (Jonas), Rachael (Jeff), Mary (Austin), Rebecca, and Jonah. She treasured her great grandchildren Astrid, Aubrey and Eloise and embraced every moment with them.
Mom was born in Brooklyn New York and lived in Manhattan and Westchester County before meeting our late father Dr. Cecil Shaffer in upstate New York. Her husband to be was a dentist in Fort William and Lorna had no idea where this was until she looked it up in an atlas and saw it was on Lake Superior. After a fast romance, Mom decided to leave the Big Apple and bring her style and flare to the big little city of Thunder Bay. She never looked back. Later in life she enjoyed spending time with Shelley Swaye when she travelled to Toronto.
With an Interior Design Certificate from New York, Mom quickly designed and oversaw the building of our beautiful home on Harvard Street before eventually moving to Waverley Park Towers. Her house parties were epic and she loved entertaining, lunching at her favourite restaurants with her many close friends and chatting on the phone for hours. She had a keen sense for fashion and has the award for the most black sweaters and outfits anyone could own.
Mom sat on the Board of TV Ontario and also completed her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree at Lakehead University, a program she had started back in Columbia University. Lorna became an accomplished artist and her large colourful paintings, with a mix of impressionistic and expressionist styles, can be found hanging and adored in homes across Canada. She was a member of Artists North. Her paintings have been accepted and won awards in juried shows, have been exhibited locally, regionally and nationally, and are in private and public collections in Canada and in the United States.
Don't be sad – We will never forget our mother and all the love and inspiration she had given her family, her friends and all those who knew her. She will always be with us wherever we go.
Our family would like to thank all the staff at the St. Joseph's Hospital, in particular the team on 2 South for the wonderful care they provided to our Mom. There will be a small service for immediate family members only. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be sent to the St. Joseph's Foundation of Thunder Bay.
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9 Entries
John And Kathy Mckee
May 11, 2022
We send out heartfelt condolences for the lose of your beautiful Mom
Mary & Scott Meredith
April 30, 2022
Dear Albert:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. YOur mother was an amazing lady and will always be whith you. Take care of your self - this is what she would want.
Our Sincerest Condolences
Mary And Scott Meredith
Kim and Alexander Paterson
April 5, 2022
Dear Robin, Joey and Albert
Kim and I are sad to hear about your Mom's passing. It is an end of an era that featured a great group of friends that lived around Vickers Park. We have so many fond memories of get togethers with our families during past holiday seasons etc. Lorna will be missed. Please know our thoughts are with you and your families. xo Kim and Al Paterson
Kelly Greer
April 1, 2022
Lorna was always a joy to be around. Our paths crossed while completing our Fine Arts degree at Lakehead University. Lorna's positive spirit and great enthusiasm will live on through her art. My heartfelt condolences to Lorna's family and friends.
Sincerely, Kelly Greer
Albert, Karen, Rachel and Mary
March 30, 2022
We never had the privilege of meeting your Mom/Grandma personally but we can see that her gift of creativity and a fun spiritedness was certainly passed on to you, her family. We embrace your message that you carry her gift of love in all you do so in essence she lives on in each of you.
Sending warm thoughts your way,
Rob and Marybeth Barrett
Barbara Crooks
March 30, 2022
Was so sad to hear about Lorna
I will not be sad but only grateful to have called her a friend
She was always so gracious as she included everyone and made each of us feel special whether it was bridge, lunch or her famous "small gatherings " which were always fun and large
Lorna had too many friends to ever host a small group
Joanne O´Brien
March 30, 2022
I am so sorry for your loss. I didn´t know your mother but I had the opportunity to see some of her beautiful paintings. My daughter and her family live in your old house on Harvard. Everyone is always amazed by the number and size of the front entrance closet. She also had the foresight to put the laundry on the main floor. She designed a beautiful family home. A few years ago the wall in the kitchen was opened to take advantage of the large expanse of windows in the living room.
My grandchildren love their home.
Crystal Bradica
March 30, 2022
Sorry for your loss Al and Karen.
Margo J Remus Joseph
March 30, 2022
I am sad to hear of your mom´s passing, but indeed your mom often brought a smile to my face, to my heart. Your family, Lorna and Cec were longtime neighbours [from my home on McGregor]. Your dad was my dentist for many years. We would cross paths often and I recall a very enjoyable chat with your mom just this past year. Fifty two years ago she hosted a wedding shower for us. It was so fun, so easy and to this date, I use the wine basket holding long enjoyed bottles of bubbly. Indeed your mom was warm and kind and always so interesting to me.
Fond regards,
Tom and Margo [Remus Joseph]
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