LORNE BRYDON KINGYENS

Condolences & Memories (8 entries)

• Our deepest sympathies and condolences in Lorne’s passing. He was a great friend and he will be sorely missed. Dave & Joan Follette - Posted by: Dave Follette (Friend ) on: Nov 03, 2023

• I always enjoyed visits with Uncle Lorne and Aunt Pearl along with Susan, Faye and Stephen. There were Christmases in Sarnia, Reunions in Larder Lake, Lindsay and of course the very special one they hosted in Winnipeg. My 13 year old daughter Kristen travelled and toured Canada, by VIA Rail, from Toronto to Edmonton to Red Deer then Calgary; By Brewster Bus to Banff, up the Icefield Parkway to Jasper; Back on Train to Vancouver for 5 days, then back to Jasper, Edmonton, Saskatoon and finally to our destination, Winnipeg. A lot of family had travelled to the Great Kingyens Family Reunion and it was of course so well organized with activities and gatherings I will never forget. I never new Winnipeg was such a cultural centre and had such historic importance. also mosquitoes the size of small airplanes! Lorne and family were so entrenched in life in Winnipeg. It was a life highlight when they hosted the Briar, of course again well organized by the Winnipeg Curling Club ,of which Lorne and Pearl were such proud, longtime members and supporters. There is so much more to Lorne's influence over the Kingyens extended family. From hours of meticulously tracing family ancestry which was posted in his rec room for all to admire. He fielded questions with his usual dry wit, but always spot on intellect. I returned to Winnipeg years later and enjoyed a fantastic, hospitable visit with his family including his grands and great grands. And always a great bottle of his wine too! He always stayed in touch with his own family, even travelling to Australia. He was adept with all things electronic and used SKYPE and other ways to communicate the importance of family connections. His last visit to Sarnia was to visit my widowed father, his older brother Gerald. I was the driver, and Dad was , as always, the tour guide! We enjoyed the sights and sounds of Sarnia, Bluewaterland. Dad's brother and sisters Grace, Doris and Elizabeth, always appreciated Lake Huron and the St. Clair River, with all the big ships passing. I never took these things for granted again. I was a child of the North, born in Kirkland Lake. My heart and mind remembers life in Virginiatown and wonderful times at the Jones Family Cottage in Bancroft. Grandpa Kingyens' motorboat carried us out on fishing trips enjoyed by all, but thrilling to young grands. That little boat also went to Florida for years and used for fishing and shrimping. Uncle Lorne was the glue that kept us so connected. I, and I'm sure many others, feel the same gratitude and appreciation for all he brought to our lives. He will be sadly missed but more importantly, he will always be remembered with love and good memories, and toasted with good wine! - Posted by: Sharon Taylor (Niece) on: Nov 01, 2023

• I am so sorry for the loss of your Dad, Susan. Losing a parent is an unimaginable and profound loss, and my heart goes out to you and your family. Wishing you strength, peace, and the solace that comes from the beautiful memories you hold. - Posted by: Shannon Shushkewich (Friend of Susan) on: Oct 30, 2023

• Condolences to Susan and family during this most difficult time. Debbie and Barb. - Posted by: Debbie Isaacs (Friend) on: Oct 29, 2023

• Our condolences to Faye and family. We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you. Pam and Roger - Posted by: Pam Sawatzky (Friend) on: Oct 29, 2023

• So sorry for your loss Pearl. You guys were such wonderful neighbours and of course I loved Lorne’s wine! Sending love and hugs . Thinking of you always. Love Marilyn, Cody and Kelsey - Posted by: Marilyn (Friend ) on: Oct 28, 2023

• Lorne was a lovely man and will be deeply missed. Condolences to Pearl, Susan, Faye, and Stephen. May good memories ease your loss and bring laughter and joy. - Posted by: Liz Watson (Family friend ) on: Oct 28, 2023

• Sympathies to Faye and her family at this difficult time. Kathy and Roger - Posted by: Kathy Bernard (Friend) on: Oct 28, 2023