Lawrence Stanley Downey

Obituary

Passed on

Peacefully, after a long battle with Melanoma, Lorne passed away at the age of 88 years on Friday, July 5, 2024.

Lorne will be dearly missed by his loving wife Lois and much loved sons; Mickey (Paula) and Darren (Teena) and will be lovingly remembered by grandchildren, extended family and friends.

Lorne was born in Kirkland Lake, Ontario, on December 6, 1935 to Peter and Hilda Downey. As a young man he secured a job with Weston Bakery, starting out at an entry level position and worked his way up to Vice President of Product Development. He was proud of his accomplishments.

On July 30, 1959, he married his sweetheart Lois Rhodes. Together they spent almost 65 wonderful years together.

Lorne’s career brought the family to Manitoba in 1976. Shortly thereafter, they purchased Frosty’s and eventually Miller’s Restaurant in Stonewall, where they became well known, active members of the community.

After retiring from Weston in 1994, Lois and Lorne sold the business and settled on an acreage in Teulon, MB. He raised chickens for a number of years and worked on many carpentry projects. He was a very talented carpenter.

Lorne loved hunting and fishing and could talk for hours preparing and planning for the next hunting trip. As the leaves started to turn in the fall, Lorne would get excited. It saddened him when old age creeped in and he was unable to draw the bow. He was very young at heart.

Lorne LOVED the Toronto Blue Jays! He was a huge baseball fan and would plan his day around the ball game on TV.

Not long after moving to Teulon, Lorne made dear friends at the Teulon Cafe. He took great pride in his daily trips to town to turn the coffee pot on for his “coffee group”. Many discussions were had in that cafe.

Lorne was a kind, thoughtful, gentle man who loved his family dearly. He will be greatly missed.

As per Dad’s wishes no funeral will be held. A private interment will occur.

Many thanks to Dr Loudon and staff at the Teulon Hunter Memorial Hospital. Your kindness and care to both Lorne and Lois is greatly appreciated.

“A golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands at rest, it broke our hearts to see you go, God only takes the Best”

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