Obituary for
Lorne R. Bartley
With heavy hearts we said goodbye to our dear Dad, Grandpa and Husband Lorne R. Bartley on September 18, 2021 at the age of 83 years.
Lorne was born in Manitoba and took his schooling in Roland. He then “Went West, Young Man”, left his childhood home on the farm for a lengthy career in the oilpatch. Lorne made many cherished friends in Swan Hills, Cold Lake, Drayton Valley, Edmonton and Calgary, as well as both Russia and Cuba. He always had a solid work ethic but balanced it all with an infectious sense of humour as he truly loved a good belly laugh.
In 1960 he married the love of his life, Ella, and they went West “It will be an adventure, dear!” and it truly has been – many a story, dance, cheer, and celebration!
And although Lorne enjoyed his career, he finally retired for the 2nd and “LAST” time in 2004 as he and Ella planned to spend the golden years travelling and making even more memories. Lorne loved travelling and, along with Ella, founded a Friendship Force International branch in Calgary. They enjoyed many world destinations from Europe to South America to Asia, without forgetting their Roland roots. He said it was always good to get home.
Dad loved the outdoors and many-a-magnificent thunderstorm. He had a genuine love for camping, fishing, bird hunting, boating, hockey, curling, golf, skiing, and many water sports. There are numerous hilarious sporting and outdoor episodes of where dad was involved, all of which he loved the story telling, particularly over a pint or dram with cherished friends and family.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Ella, his children, Marlene, Kevin (Doreen), and Jocelyn (Paul); as well as seven grandchildren, Ryan, Shannon, MiCaela, Stewart, Heather, Quinn and Brighe. We will forever miss the glimmer in his eye, his Cheshire cat grin, the dance in his step and his soulful voice.
In honor of his Irish heart, Lorne’s Wake will be held… (at a later date).
For those that can’t wait, please raise a glass for Lorne, “To absent friends!”
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his memory to any of Lorne’s favorite charities, the ALS Society of Alberta, 5418 97 Street NW Edmonton, AB or at www.alsab.ca, The Alberta Kidney Foundation, 11227 Jasper Ave #202, Edmonton, AB T5K 0L5 or at www.kidney.ca, and/or the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Canada, 5241 Calgary Trail NW #144, Edmonton, AB T6H 5G8 or at www.heartandstroke.ca
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Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Lorne R
Bartley 2021..
Décès pour la Ville: Edmonton, Province: Alberta