January 20th, 1927 - November 26th, 2023
Lorna Margaret Woods (nee Wessell), formerly of Newmarket, passed away on November 26, 2023, in Pembroke, Ontario in her 97th year.
Lorna was born on January 20th, 1927 in Norland, Ontario to Edward Wessell and Isabelle “Belle” (Dundas). She was predeceased by her parents, her husband (of 47 years) Alan Woods and also her brother, Robert Edwin Wessell. She is survived by her children, Nancy (Pam Harris) of Charlo New Brunswick, Judy (Gary Dean), of Cobden, Ontario and Paul (Kristen Woods) of Lewisville, Texas. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren! Also survived by many nieces and nephews and many great nieces and nephews.
She lived in Newmarket area for 45 years and many of those years were spent as CEO of Newmarket Association for Community Living. She had many wonderful friends. Three very special friends who caringly helped her at various times during her life in Newmarket were Linda Penley, Doreen Cheeseman and Audrey Wilcox.
Lorna is resting at the Roadhouse and Rose Funeral Home, 157 Main St., Newmarket, On. L3Y 3Y9
Visitation to take place on Monday December 4 from 6-8 PM at Roadhouse and Rose Funeral Home.
Funeral service will be on Tuesday December 5 at 1100 at the funeral home
Interment – Wednesday December 6 at 1:00 PM at Cherry Valley Cemetery, Cherry Valley, Ontario
In lieu of flowers donations to the Newmarket SPCA, Lung Association or charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated.
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