Firstbrook (nee Keene), Lorna Margaret
July 5, 1933- March 19, 2024
Lorna Firstbrook passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 in Collingwood, Ontario.
Born in Oakville on July 5, 1933, she was a daughter of the late Mary (nee Nicholson) and Col. Louis Keene.
Lorna grew up on Second St., with her two sisters Kathy, and Joan, and brother Louis Jr. A long time Oakville Historical Society volunteer, an active member of the Oakville Club, long time parishioner of St. Jude’s Anglican Church, a swimming instructor to handicapped children. Lorna was a passionate watercolor artist and gardener. She was predeceased by her loving husband of 68 years, William ‘Bill’ Firstbrook on March 11, 2023. Together they had many wonderful adventures at Osler Bluff, Go Home, Abaco, Collingwood, sailing and traveling the world.
Her loving family, Will (Lori), Don, Kary (Geordie), Brian (Stephanie), and Peter (Christine), ten grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren, and numerous extended family and friends around the globe who adore her, will miss her warm smile, compassion, and enthusiastic spirit.
A memorial service celebrating Lorna’s life will be conducted at Christ Church Anglican in Meaford on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at 11 a.m., a reception will follow at the Meaford Hall.
As your expression of sympathy, donations to the Collingwood General and Marine Hospital would be appreciated and may be made through the Ferguson Funeral Home, 48 Boucher St. E., Meaford, ON N4L 1B9 to whom arrangements have been entrusted. www.fergusonfuneralhomes.ca
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Thursday, March 21, 2024
My sincere condolences to the Firstbrook family in the passing of Lorna.
Many memories of the Firstbrook family from my years at Osler.
Thursday, March 21, 2024
My condolences to the family I will definitely miss chatting with Lorna when she was at the house. She was such a wonderful lady.
Dave Brown
Friday, March 29, 2024
So sorry that Lorna has gone before I got to visit with her again. She was always thoughtful and generous. We had many happy parties together. God Bless. Judith Helston
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
“Knowing you was to love you dearly. Rest in peace my dear friend”. My sincere condolences to the family.
Anne Bray and family
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Sincerest condolences to all of the Firstbrook family. Thinking of you on this day.
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Our condolences on the loss of Lorna. She was a director of the Oakville Historical Society when I joined the Board.
George Chisholm
President
Oakville Historical Society