BIRD, Lorne Bird - 1930 - 2022 Born in Weston, Ontario, on July 11, 1930, Lorne Frederick Bird passed away peacefully at Scarborough General Hospital on December 30, 2022.
The longtime resident of Toronto was predeceased by his beloved wife, Dorothy Ann Bird, in 2014, his parents Joseph and Jeannie Bird, and his brother, Robert (Barbara).
Dedicated father to Lorri (Richard), Greg (Connie), Arlene (Jim), Jeff, Jenny (Kevin), and Larry (Melinda).
Proud Papa to Brandon (Candace), Brittni, Caitlin (James), Alex, Maddie, Victoria, Callum, Ryan, Brooke, and Sienna; Great-papa to Kingston, Miller, and Everley.
Remembered well by numerous nephews, nieces, neighbors, and friends.
Lorne was a civil engineer by trade who installed water treatment plants across the province. He was an avid golfer who loved the game on the course and on tv.
Lorne was an ardent fan of the Montreal Canadiens and enjoyed watching the Toronto Blue Jays. Enjoying the family cottage in Bolsover, holiday cruises with "Bones," big family gatherings at Feagan Drive, and "routine" workouts added immensely to Lorne's lifetime of happiness and physical fitness.
Funeral Service will be held at BARNES MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME in Brooklin, Ontario on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at 11:00 am. The Bird Family invites attendees to a post-funeral reception at Barnes. Interment will take place following the reception at Holy Cross Cemetery in Thornhill.
Messages of condolence and shared memories can be left for the family by visiting barnesmemorialfuneralhome.com .
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