Obituary of Lorne Bond
Bond, Lorne
A resident of Chatham, Lorne Bond passed away surrounded by his family at the Riverview Gardens on May 13, 2025 at the age of 95.
Born in Harwich Township, Lorne was the son of the late Delbert and Fern (nee Embury) Bond.
Survived by sisters Helen Cunningham (late Doug) and Eileen Brown (late Darrell)
Predeceased by his brothers Ivan (Late Evelyn) , Earl (Velma), Murray (Diane) and sisters Edith Raes (late George), Edna Gownlock (late Joe), Doreen Pease (Late Harold) Betty Wauthier and Ruth Lawless (late John).
He will be sadly missed by many nieces and nephews.
Cremation has taken place.
A graveside service will take place at Maple Leaf Cemetery on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 11:00 a.m.
Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com
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