February 15, 1942 ~ January 11, 2012
It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of our Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Mother In-Law, Sister, Sister In-Law, Aunt, Niece, Cousin and Friend, Lorna Reschke, on Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at St. Boniface Hospital.
Lorna was the beloved wife and constant companion to Vic for over 51 years. They met on a blind date and were married in Saint John, New Brunswick on January 23, 1960.
She is also survived by her daughters Cheryl (Steve) Campanotto and Shannon (David) Reschke-Derksen. Her precious grandchildren are Rayna and Taran Campanotto, David and Gabrielle Derksen.
She was the oldest of six children born to Lauretta and Douglas Campbell. Her siblings are Ethel (Gerrard) Langlais of Rothesay, New Brunswick and their children Lorie, Kevin, Leigh-Anne and Stephen, Arden (Ada) Campbell of Portage La Prairie and their children Freddie, Cindy, Lana and Darrel, Dale (Rita) Campbell of Yorkton and their children Clayton, Jason and Lisa, Brian (Krysia) Campbell of Saskatoon and Wayne Campbell of Yorkton.
She was predeceased by her father Douglas Campbell in 1987, her nephew Michael Langlais in 2000 and her mother Lauretta Campbell in 2011.
She will be remembered by Vic’s family, including sister Sylvia (Brian) Monka and their two daughters, Deborah and Susan of Kelowna, brother Eric (Valerie) Reschke and Godsons Kevin and Colin Reschke of Regina.
Her Aunts and Uncles in New Brunswick were special to her, as were their children, her cousins, many of whom grew up with her and remained close through visits and correspondence. Her love of Scottish and “down east” music remained with her all her life and she was a talented step-dancer.
Her skills were many and served her well. She was a bookkeeping machine operator at MRA’s in Saint John, New Brunswick, while Vic was stationed at Camp Gagetown with the Black Watch RHR. They moved to Saskatchewan on his release from the military and their two daughters were born there. She worked for the Saskatchewan Treasury Department at the Court House in Yorkton; Carnduff Motors in Yorkton; was a writer and later editor of GX Radio for eight years, then moved to Pinawa where she worked for Atomic Energy of Canada for over 23 years.
During her retirement years she continued writing, took up golf, created medieval costumes and enjoyed gardening and homemaking. She was never far from her sewing machine or her typewriter, later computer. She enjoyed the outdoors and spent many years on fishing and hunting trips with Vic. Her active lifestyle was curtailed by a series of strokes in 2007.
Her greatest joy was her four grandchildren. The grownups were welcome to visit, but the times spent alone with each grandchild were special to her. She considered them her treasure here on earth.
“Memories are like threads of gold…
They will never tarnish, never grow old.
As she was she will always be…
A beautiful thought in our memory.”
Cremation has taken place and no formal service will be held. A private burial will be held at a later date in Pinawa.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be to a charity of one’s choice.
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Kevin Langlais
This is an incredibly beautiful obituary for a wonderful aunt. I was so saddened and shocked when I heard from Mom yesterday. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May Lorna rest in peace and know that she was so loved.
Juanita (Campbell) Kelly
So sorry to hear of Lorna`s passing my thoughts are with you all at this sad time ,I always enjoyed the new letter she would send in her Christmas card ,and I couldn`t help going to find a pic of her last night ,Hugs to you all .Juanita .
Steve and Jen, Millie and Ruby Langlais
It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to a wonderful Aunt. Aunt Lorna made our time in Manitoba something special – who else might have cooked us some decadent pickerel cheeks? We are thinking of you, our family, and we wish we were not so far away right now.
Garth & Lee Wilcox
David, Shannon, David & Gabrielle, please accept our sincerest condolences. We have been thinking of you all week. She is at peace now, but I know she will be greatly missed by you all. Hugs & love from Lee & Garth.
Eric,Valerie,Kevin,Colin Reschke
Lorna was a special member of our family and will always be in our thoughts.She was a wonderful sister-in- law and aunt.We are very saddened by the loss of a wonderful relative and our thoughts and prayers go out to Vic and his family.Also our condolences to Lornas siblings and their families.We love you Lorna and will always miss you.
Rowena Campbell
Very sorry to hear of Lorna”s passing your in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time. Love from all of Lorna”s Cousin”s Linda;Doris;Ruthie;Margaret; Rowena; Karen;and Shelley Campbell Daughters of the Late Melbourne& Marie Campbell God Bless you all.
Cindy(Campbell) DeVos
To Vic, and all Lorna’s family,
A note to let you all know that Aunt Dodie Campbell and Cathy and Cindy and their families send their love and prayers at this very sad time.
Take good care of each other and God Bless.
Gabrielle Derksen
I miss you Grammie. Drinking hot chocolate on the back porch & talking about our day won’t be the same without you.
Annette and Larry Gauthier
We are shocked and saddened by the loss of Lorna. Our most sincere condolences to Vic and their family.
Love always remains, take good care of each other.
Debbie Milton
I will miss you Auntie, you always made everyone feel special. All of us in BC are thinking of you Uncle Vic. She was a very important person to many people.
love from
Sylvia, Brian, Susan and Deb
Leigh Ipsen
Thinking about you all so much this week. I am so so sorry for your loss…she was too young and vibrant to go. I hope you find peace in being together as a family during this difficult time.
warm hugs to you all
Lisa Campbell (neice)and Family
So sorry to hear about the loss. Many memories to be talked about. Our deepest thoughts are with all at this difficult time. I will miss you Aunty Lorna.
Bob Helbrecht
Our thoughts are with you at this very sad time. I always enjoyed working with Lorna back in the Reactor Technology Branch days – she was so upbeat and positive. So sad to see her leave us so young.
Brent Mercer
To Vic and Lorna’s entire Family
Just a note to let you know that Aunt Hazel and her entire family are thinking of you during this difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers. We are so sorry to hear of your loss.
Take Care,
Aunt Hazel,Joanne,Bruce,Brent and Families.
Betty and David Earl
With our sympathy to the entire family;
A special life has passed from our sight, but never from our hearts,
Lorna will always be on our minds and forever in our hearts.
Fred & Lola Bilsky & family
Our sincere condolences to you Vic and to your family.