Rev. Lorne Dorsch
October 22, 1921 – September 24, 2022
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Lorne in Barrie, on September 24, 2022, just weeks short of his 101st birthday. His death was predeceased by his beloved Grace and son, Ken. Lorne will be lovingly remembered by his son David (Pat), grandchildren Stephanie (Matt), Alicia (Sam) and Jacqueline (Tyler) and great grandchildren, Memphis, Sophia, and Gwendolyn.
Lorne was born on a farm in New Hamburg, the youngest of 10 children. He was responsible for a team of horses, helping out his family on the farm. He eventually moved to Hamilton where he got his undergraduate degree at McMaster and then to Toronto where he went to Theology College. His first charge was Naperville, Illinois, then Milverton/ Rostock, and then to Olivet United Church (Kitchener) and finally ending at Cambridge Street United Church (Lindsay). Lorne was an integral part of every community that he served in, not only through parish activities, services, funerals, weddings, confirmations and youth groups, but also doing home and hospital visits and helping the needy. He loved to sing, and his microphone had to be turned off during the hymns as he sang with so much vigour and not always in tune. He would spend his free time building things: a sailboat, furniture, a wooden train and paddleboards for the grandchildren. He was involved in the Rotary Club and on the board at Five Counties Children Centre Foundation.
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