MCGRATH, LORNA JEAN (nee STRATH)

Lorna McGrath (Strath) was born in Barrie on September 3, 1940.  She passed away peacefully on August 19, 2022 at the age of 81.

Lorna spent her childhood in Crossland along with her brother, Cameron.  She was married to her husband Don for 63 years.  They resided on a farm east of Elmvale where they raised 5 girls.

Lorna was a long time member of The Silver Maple Women’s Institute.

She will be sorrowly missed by her daughters: Bonnie McGill-Ploeg, Julie (Mike) Trace, Sheila, the late Kelly and Mae (Daryl) Senick.  She was a loving grandma to 6 grandchilren and 6 great grandchildren.

Lorna leaves behind her brother Cameron (Marie) Strath and in laws: late Beverley (Marion), Rodney (Nancy), the late Joanne (Beverley) (Caroline) Rawson, Brian (Sandy) (and the late Joanne Bishop).  She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

We will hold her close within our hearts and there you will remain, to walk and guide us through our lives, until we meet again.

Her daughters would like to give a heart felt thanks to the staff at Sara Vista who took great care of her these past few years.  We know she enjoyed singing and dancing with each of you.

Lorna will be fondly remembered for sharing a cup of tea, home made treats, helping others and remembering the words to the songs playing on the radio.

Visitation will be Sunday, August 21, 2022 at Lynn-Stone Funeral Home from 1 – 4 pm.

Interment Elmvale Cemetery at a later date.

If desired memorial donations may be made to the Elmvale Food Bank, Friends of Sara Vista or charity of your choice.