Lorna Blanche Jenkins
1933-2021
We are sad to announce the passing of Lorna Blanche Jenkins
on March 16, 2021 at the age of 87. Born on June 13th, 1933, in
Hantsport, NS, to Burton Cameron and Annie Kathleen (Whitman)
Yeaton,
Lorna grew up in a large family and, following the early
death of her father, her mother became the sole parent of seven. The
Yeaton children developed strong bonds as they learned to support each
other from an early age. Among those cherished bonds that have endured
a lifetime, the ones with her only sister and with her twin brother
were always special. Lorna has recently written a book in memory and
celebration of the seven siblings. She is survived by her twin brother
Lawrence, her brothers Sydney (Clara) and George (Joan) Yeaton and her
sister Millicent Daniels (Bill). She is predeceased by her brothers
Russell (Mabel) and Jack (Lily).
She was the wife of the late Bernard Cecil Jenkins. Mother to
Jocelyn (Jim Hurd), Burton (Susan Larivière) and Deborah.
Lorna also took much joy in her grandchildren, Nathaniel, Gavin,
Garrett, Gabrielle and Gillian, as well as her many nephews and
nieces. Lorna also leaves behind her dear friend and neighbour Lise
DeVilliers (Paul MacLean). She was so grateful for the travel happy
accident of their meeting.
Lorna graduated from the Nova Scotia Teacher’s
College in Truro. It was there that she met Bernard. Over the years,
they moved many times with their young family, finally ending up in
Labrador City. In 2000, they returned to Nova Scotia where they built
a home in Antigonish to be closer to family.
Daughter, sister, niece, cousin, friend, teacher, aunt,
in-law, mother, businesswoman, grandmother, critic, and mentor: Lorna
wore all these mantles with calm and grace. She was a masterful sewer
and a reluctant but proficient knitter who was always willing to share
her skills. Her quiet, steady presence was a boon to Deborah as she
started her creative business.
Lorna wasn’t a huge fan of playing sports but a
poetically excellent triple toe triple lutz or a hole-in-one would
bring a tear to her eye and her hands to her mouth as she slowly crept
to the edge of her seat. She was a wonderful cook, for whom cake was
the pinnacle of culinary excellence, closely followed by the egg roll.
Lorna threw herself into social events, as happy to entertain as to be
a guest.
In retirement she and her sister travelled far and wide,
often accompanied by other family members on trips where laughter and
camaraderie were given free rein.
Lorna cared for her family with deep and abiding love. Her
family, her friends and her beloved cat, Spike, all knew the value of
this extraordinary gift.
A Celebration Of Her Life will be held at a later date.
Memorial donations may be made to the St. Martha’s Hospital
Palliative Care, the Canadian Cancer Society, or the Red Cross
Antigonish.
You have hardly gone, and
we miss you so much already.
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Lorna Blanche Jenkins 19332021..
Death notice for the town of: Antigonish, Province: Nova Scotia