Aletta “Lois” Thorburn (née Shea)
July 11, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Aletta “Lois” Thorburn (née Shea) on Saturday, July 11, 2026 at the age of 92, surrounded by family in London, Ontario. Lois was predeceased by her husband of 64 years, William Thorburn (May 30, 2021), and parents, Wilfred and Muriel Shea. She is survived by her brother, Douglas (Janet) Shea of Tennessee. She left a legacy of love, survived by her children Candi (Peter) of London, David (Marie-Claire) of Orillia and Stephanie of Lillooet, British Columbia. Proud Grandma to Jessi (Dylan), Madison, Tyson (Tessa) Russo of London, and Curtis and Jaxson Thorburn of Orillia. Adored Great Grandma Lois to McKinley and Rory.
She will be missed by her life-long friends in Orillia and many cousins. Lois will also be missed by her bridge gals at the Orillia Bridge Club, who kept her busy with her much-loved bridge game, dinners, trips and countless happy hours.
Cremation has taken place and there will be no formal service as per her request. If desired, donations can be made to Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital or a charity of your choice.
Please raise a glass of wine and toast to her beautiful memory.
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