Obituary of Lance Hearn

Hearn, Lance – formerly Jeff McCormick, a resident of Toronto and formerly Chatham. Lance Hearn, 30, passed away suddenly in Toronto on July 31, 2013. Treasured and dearly loved, only son of Linda (nee Driessens) and the late Gary (Aug. 2010) McCormick. Another bright star has been extinguished far too soon. A graduate of the University of Windsor June 2012, receiving the degree of BACHELOR OF ARTS HONORS DISABILITY STUDIES AND PSYCHOLOGY WITH GREAT DISTINCTION. He set high personal goals for himself and was on the President’s Roll the entire 4 years at university, obtaining scholarships and bursaries for his academic achievements. He was also a talented musician and free spirit. He was always searching for his purpose in life and had an inquisitive mind, seeking the answers to many perplexing questions. He was accepted into the Master of Social Work Program at the University of Toronto for this September. “Once you have tasted flight you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward, for there you will always long to return.” Leonardo Da Vinci. Friends will be received at the Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair St., Chatham on Thursday August 8, 2013 from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. followed by a Memorial Service at 11:00 a.m. with Fr. Daniel Bombardier officiating. In lieu of flowers donations in memory of Lance to the Canadian Mental Health Association, Lambton-Kent would be appreciated. Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com McKinlay Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair Street, Chatham 519-351-2040