McFall, Lorna (Née Shane)

Oct 8, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beautiful Mother, Lorna McFall, (nee Shane) on October 2, 2025, at the age of 88.  She passed peacefully, surrounded by her loving children, sisters and brothers. Beloved wife of the late George McFall and cherished oldest daughter to the late Lionel and the late Isabel Shane. Lorna will be deeply missed by her children, Gloria Nobles of Ottawa, Laura Lee (Doug Cowan) of Vankleek Hill and Shane (Laura Lee Harrison) of Pendleton. Lorna was a loving grandmother to Christina (Yves), Tyler (Amanda), Jenna (Allen) and Brenna.  She was a proud great-grandmother to seven great-grandchildren. Cherished sister to Joyce Brownrigg (late Roger Leduc), Gail Pankow (Jim), Dale Shane (Diane), Helen McWilliams (James), Bonnie Rivington (Norm), Kerry Shane (Koreen) and Colleen Hayes (Willard) and will be fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews and friends.  She will be deeply missed by her dear friend and companion, Alloyus McPhee. Lorna was a devoted member of Our Lady of Divine Love Church in Pendleton, where she volunteered and participated actively in the parish community.  Her kindness, generosity, and unwavering faith touched the lives of all who knew her. Family and friends may call at Lamarre & Son Funeral Home, 453 St. Philippe Street, Alfred, Ontario, (613) 679-2802, on Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Eucharistic Celebration to be held the same day at 12 p.m. at Our Lady of Divine Love Church, Pendleton. Interment Parish Cemetery. The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to the Doctors, Nurses, and Palliative Care Team at the Monfort  Hospital for their exceptional care and compassion. For those wishing donations to the University of Ottawa Heart Institute Foundation, 40 Ruskin Street, Room H2408, Ottawa, ON K1W 4W7 or www.foundation.ottawaheart.ca/give/ would be appreciated. For messages of condolences or to notify the family that a donation was made, please visit our website at www.lamarrefh.ca.McFall, Lorna (Née Shane0

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