W. Lorne Skidmore, 76 years of
age, of Leamington passed away on Thursday, January 24, 2019 at All
Saints Hospital, Springhill. Born in Springhill, he was a son of the
Late Halton and Annie (Nutting) Skidmore.
Lorne loved the outdoors. He enjoyed hunting,
feeding the birds, puttering around his work shop. Lorne worked as a
corrections officer at the Springhill Penitentiary for 30 years. Lorne
was a kind hearted man who would help anyone in need.
He is survived by his companion Marilyn Totten; daughter,
Connie Skidmore (Michael Mosley)of Amherst; Marilyn's daughter,
Catherine (James) Rooney of Halifax, her children, John Francis,
Meghan, Thomas; brother, Harley "Toby" Skidmore (Darlene) of
Springhill; sister Eleanor (Nick) Harroun of Valley Rd.; several
nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents, He was predeceased by Connie's Mother,
the late Audrey McDermott.
Arrangements are under the care direction of A
H Brown Funeral Home, 5 McFarlane Street, Springhill,
(902 597 2361). The family will receive visitors on Monday, January
28, 2019 from 1 -2 p.m. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. with
Rev. Brian Spence officiating. Burial will take place in the
Leamington Cemetery in the spring.
The family would like to thank Dr. Karivelil and staff on the
2nd floor of All Saints Hospital and the staff at the Moncton City
Oncology Dept.
Family flowers only. Should friends desire, memorial
contributions may be made to the All Saints Anglican Church or the
charity of your choice. Sharing of memories and condolences may be
sent to the family by visiting Lorne's online memorial at
www.brownsfuneralhome.com or through the A H Brown Funeral Home Facebook
Page.