Obituary of Lorne Keith Baxter

Age 81, of Upper Falmouth, passed away at home on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, with his family by his side. Born in Falmouth on June 19, 1943, he was the son of the late Harold and Effie (Caldwell) Baxter.

Lorne is survived by his wife, Mary (Patterson); sons, Leslie (Lisa) and Philip; grandchildren, Justine (Rob Dion), Jonathan Strong, Cody, Haley and Tyson; great-grandchild, Devlin Dion; daughter-in-law, Joanie; sister, Della Harris; brother, Dean (Jenny); mother-in-law, Frances Patterson; brothers-in-law, Hazen Harris, Junior, Gary, Doug and Jeff Patterson; sisters-in-law, Frances Jarvis, Linda Carr, Barb Macumber, Susan, Faye and Judy Patterson and Deborah Patterson-Zinck.

Besides his parents, Lorne was predeceased by son, Jason; daughter, Jeannine and father-in-law, Gordon Patterson.

The family would like to thank the Hants Community Hospital Palliative Care Team, especially Amber Phillips, for their support over the last few months.

Arrangements for cremation have been entrusted to DeMont Family Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 419 Albert St., Windsor (902-798-8317). There will be a private family graveside service held in St. George’s Anglican Church Cemetery, Sangster Bridge Rd., Falmouth. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Lorne may be made to the Hants Community Hospital Palliative Care, 89 Payzant Dr., Windsor, NS B0N 2T0 or a charity of one’s choice. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting: www.demontfamilyfuneralhome.ca.