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Wilbur “Bill” and Nancy D. Lorne, of Delray Dunes, Boynton Beach passed away 24 hours apart, after 72 years of marriage, on June 8 and June 9, 2022. Bill was a Lake Worth native and graduated from Lake Worth High School in 1944. They opened the Lorne Funeral Home in Delray Beach in 1957. Nancy was formerly of Danbury, CT.
They were predeceased by daughter Deborah in 1956 and son William in 2017. They are survived by 2 sons, Michael (Mary K.) & Patrick (Joan) Lorne, daughter Cathy (Mark) Snow, 7 grandchildren: Katy (Hammer) Lee, Kelley (Jeffrey) Potrekus, Jackie (Joe) Kingston, Kevin (Jamie) Lorne, Amy (Tim) Lubinsky, Jessica (Jon) Peck and Colin Lorne, 6 great grandchildren: Morgan, Taylor & Madison Peck, Mateo Lorne Lee, William Potrekus & Dylan Lubinsky, daughter-in-law Michele Lorne & sister-in-law Pudgie Delohery and their beloved dog, Dolly.
Friends may call on Thursday, June 16, 2022 from 5PM to 7PM at the Lorne & Sons Funeral Home, 745 NE 6th Avenue, Delray Beach. A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, June 17, 2022, 10:30AM at St. Vincent Ferrer Catholic Church, 840 George Bush Blvd., Delray Beach followed by entombment in the Boynton Beach Mausoleum.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or the charity of your choice.
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38 Entries
Dr. Gregory Fitch
June 9, 2024
What a delightfully, wonderful couple who were models to so many of how a caring, sharing , giving, blessing, incarnational lifestyle was modeled and lived out while serving God, their family, friends and so many in the community. "To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord." St. Paul
Maria Felisa De Kler
June 9, 2024
Fellow Lion Wilbur Lorne, You Legacy always remains within Lions Club of Delray Beach Inc.
Lion Felisa
Maria Felisa De Kler
Lions Club of Delray Beach Inc.
President 2023-2024
Florida Lions District 35 N Zone 3 The Palm Beaches Chair.
Florida Lions Eye Bank "Beauty of Sight"
Board Secretary
[email protected]
(954)482402
Mary Kay Caloger
June 9, 2024
I can't believe it's been a year since these two beautiful souls left this earth. They will always be in our hearts and be missed!
Maria Felisa De Kler
June 9, 2023
Lion William Lorne and wife Nancy Legacy as Member of Lions Club of Delray Beach for 60 yrs always remains a Legacy that is cherished by the members of the Club.
The Best to the family...
Lion Felisa
Maria Felisa De Kler
[email protected]
Rachel Jones
June 9, 2023
I will always remember them, they were two people that filled our hearts with love and understanding.
Blayne Mitterbach Thompson
July 25, 2022
What an amazing love story. I wasn´t aware of their passing until speaking with Michael today. We were blessed to grow up when & where we did with wonderful values & great parents.
Rabbi Suzanne Carter
July 17, 2022
Michael and Patrick and your families, my heartfelt condolences to all of you on your loss. I have fond memories of both Bill and Nancy Loren from over 25 years ago, May they both rest in peace.
Kevin and Jeannine Quinn
June 28, 2022
We were so sorry that we couldn't be there for that beautiful ceremony. Hoping the wonderful memories of times being together will get you through this most difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Barbara Hare
June 18, 2022
Bill & Nancy were some of the first people we met in Delray after we moved to FL in 1958. My parents owned the Tastee Freez on US 1. I did lots of babysitting for the 4 kids all through my high school years. They were great kids.
I became a beautician & did hair for their funeral home for several years. They were great people to work for & they will be missed.
Rest In Peace,
Barbara Hare
Laura and John Lofgren
June 18, 2022
Beautiful Lorne Family, our hearts go out to all of you as you grieve and remember two of God´s greatest works. We love you and pray that the beautiful memories bring some smiles throughout the years. Michael, that was an incredible eulogy. You did your Mom and Dad proud!
TJ Judge
June 17, 2022
My sincere sympathy to the entire Lorne family. Michael & Patrick I truly hope you find the comfort that you have given to so many of us during difficult times. The eulogy was so heartfelt and moving along with a touch of humor delivered by Michael.
God Bless!
Rachel Jones
June 17, 2022
I just watched the mass and Michael you did a beautiful job honoring your parents love story.
Mary Kay Caloger
June 17, 2022
I'm heartbroken, but comforted by knowing that the two nicest people in the world are together in heaven!
Christy Turner
June 17, 2022
So very sorry and condolences for your loss. Fine people and more of Delray's icons now gone. I am forever grateful to the Lorne family for taking care of my family so many times. Thoughts and prayers with you all.
Dr. Bob and Frances Bourque
June 16, 2022
What a wonderful gift God bestowed on your loving parents! They lived every day as an example to all of us of what true love and family mean. God showed his love to this amazing couple by rewarding them with the gift of heaven in each others arms.
It is so hard to be sat because they received Everything they prayed for; to be with each other until the end of time and for the end of time to rest in God´ s arms. We are sad not to have them be among us, but it is guickly replaced by the example they left behind. Your family has been part of ours in so many ways. God bless each of you.
Patrick W Dowling
June 16, 2022
Thank you both for your sharing of love and family; for helping me starting along my life journey; for the fun and lasting memories. I truly miss you.
Michael Marino
June 16, 2022
Bill and Nancy were pillars of our community, always showing kindness, friendship and compassion to all. Thay will be missed by so many. My thoughts and prayers and sympathy to all the family.
Gary and Margaret Russell
June 15, 2022
Sending sympathy to the Lorne Family. What a beautiful marriage.
Dr. Gregory Fitch
June 15, 2022
Mr. and Mrs Lorne are a very lovely, charming, Christian couple who have been very effective at providing caring services for the citizens Delray Beach area for decades. Heaven must have needed two more angels. Blessings! Rev. Dr. Greg Fitch
Rachel A. Jones
June 13, 2022
You are all in my prayers. May God watch over and protect you all. They were so blessed to have 77 years together.
Jan Kucera
June 13, 2022
Sending so much love and big hugs to the entire Lorne Family...The Kucera family is indebted to you. We will never forget how you helped us say goodbye to Jane and Frank with dignity and grace...
WE are with you during this difficult time..Nancy and Bill will always be admired and never forgotten...
Bob and Gail Murphy
June 13, 2022
Michael, Patrick and Cathy,
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you and your families. We have many fun memories of your parents at Delray Dunes, especially on their daily cart rides with Dolly at their side. They were special people to all who knew them and enjoyed their friendship. It is a comfort to know they are together forever. Our love and sympathy to all of you.
Mark Armstrong & Murray Weisberg
June 13, 2022
Knew them through the FBICC.
Raquel and Armando Perez
June 13, 2022
Bill and Nancy had a timeless love. May they rest in peace. Our deepest condolences to your family.
april
June 13, 2022
To my friends - The Lorne Boys - I am very sorry for your loss. Working with you for so long I felt as if I were part of your family. I always loved hearing from you the latest stories about your parents and their dog Dolly. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Mike and Sherri Watkins
June 13, 2022
Michael,
So sorry to hear about the passing of your mother and father. They were always so nice to us and our parents. You, Mary K are in our prayers.
Thinking of y´all.
Mike and Sherri
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Marge Jakubek
June 13, 2022
Sending my love to all of you and sorrow for your loss. How blessed you were to have your parents in your life all these years. I have so many wonderful memories from our old neighborhood.
jeanette justo
June 13, 2022
So sorry to hear of the passing of your parents. I find it very romantic that they went so close together. May that always bring a smile to your face. They can now talk to Edgar and Marge.
Lions Club of Delray Beach Inc. / Lions Foundation of Delray Beach
June 12, 2022
Lions Club of Delray Beach Inc. /Lions Foundation of Delray Beach members send to the family of Fellow Lion Wilbur Lorne and wife Nancy Lorne Our Condolences.
Lions Club of Delray Beach / Lions Foundation of Delray Beach will missed our Fellow Lion Wilbur Lorne as a member since February 1, 1962. Lions Club International send a Letter of Recognition for his 60th years in Lionism. "WE SERVE"
Fellow Lion Lorne service in the community of Delray Beach as a Member of Lions Club of Delray Beach Inc. / Lions Foundation of Delray Beach for 60 years will be recognized in His name and Legacy at the Annual Florida Lions District 35 N Convention in May 2023.
In Lionism,
Lion Felisa De Kler
Maria Felisa De Kler
Lions Club of Delray Beach Inc. / Lions Foundation of Delray Beach
President 2021-2022
Florida Lions District 35 N Zone Chair 2021-2022
(954) 483 4012
[email protected]
Russell B Jennings
June 12, 2022
Guys, I've known you all forever. I am greatly saddened by your loss. Very few of the local old timers left. Again, I am so rorry for your loss. I will be there
Gene and Anita Fernandez
June 12, 2022
We were very sorry to hear of the passing of two of our favorite people. Our hearts go out to your family and to all who knew them and were touched by their thoughtfulness and kindness. May they Rest In Peace.
Kathleen (Galloway) and Jon Young
June 12, 2022
Saddened by the loss of Bill and Nancy. We wish that we were there to help celebrate their lives. Both wonderful people who raised wonderful children. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
CAROLYN KETTLE
June 12, 2022
The tributes on behalf of Bill and Nancy paid now to the Lorne family will be indicative of the love and respect they were held by the community and beyond.
They helped so many in their time of grief; mentally, they will remain at their front door of the business!
While Bill and Nancy will be SORELY MISSED, they are 'FOREVER TOGETHER" -- a great comfort to all!
God has welcomed this VERY SPECIAL COUPLE!
Jed Dalton
June 12, 2022
Mike and Pat I´m so sorry for your loss. Your parents we´re good people. My prayers for them and your family. God Bless
Kenneth Damian
June 12, 2022
After all the caring you brothers have shown to my family over the years I am compelled to offer my profound sympathy to you both.
Hailey shuldiner
June 12, 2022
May their memory be for a blessing.
Brian Straub
June 12, 2022
Our deepest condolences and prayers for the family. Beautiful family... RIP
Fr. David W. Carr
June 11, 2022
Bill and Nancy Lorne were inseparable in life and are inseparable in death. They were truly a power couple who together were able to make significant contributions to the community of Delray Beach as well as the parish community of Saint Vincent Ferrer. I will always remember them for their genuine goodness, their strong and abiding faith, their selfless generosity, their unconditional devotion to each other and their family, as well as their heartfelt ethical nature.
Certainly, the Lord has welcomed them Home as they are indeed those good and faithful servants who now share fully in the Father's Love.
I was honored to have known them for almost forty years and blessed to call them friends.
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Lorne and Sons Funeral Home - Delray Beach745 NE 6th Ave., Delray Beach, FL 33483
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10:30 a.m.
St. Vincent Ferrer Catholic Church
840 George Bush Blvd, Delray Beach, FL
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Lorne and Sons Funeral Home - Delray Beach745 NE 6th Ave., Delray Beach, FL 33483