Born: November, 1958 Regina Saskatchewan,
On January 23rd, 2018, Lori Margaret Dunford Robb passed away suddenly after a short battle with cancer. She was 59 years old.
Lori is survived by her husband of almost 40 years, Donald, her son David (Shantel), her daughter Alaina (Sean), and her two granddaughters Adilynn and Emily. Her mother May, her sister Lynn Patterson (Don), her brothers Wayne (Diana), Del, and Trevor, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and great nieces & nephews also mourn the loss of Lori. Lori was predeceased by her father Bill Dunford and brother Jim Dunford.
Lori married Donald in May 1978 in Pinawa, MB. Together they moved around the country, from Thompson, MB, to Nakina, ON; Schrieber, ON, to Red Lake, ON; Rankin Inlet, NU, to Pine Falls, MB; La Ronge, SK, and finally returning to Pine Falls, MB in the summer of 1999. Lori and Don purchased the local grocery store Midway Foods. This is where all of Lori’s previous life accomplishments contributed to the success of the family business.
Lori and Don retired to Pinawa in 2011. Lori did not waste any time jumping into retirement. She found fulfillment in many hobbies, stemming from her overall love for life. She formed a true passion for kayaking and met many new friends along the way. When not on the water Lori could be found spending hours in nature with her best friend Shadow, all of this while taking pictures of what the world had to offer. Lori took up knitting in the recent years and has shared many of her projects with everyone around her. She also loved to travel, especially to her favorite places like Kauai and Arizona with Don, and to visit family & friends all across the country.
Lori cherished the memories created while visiting her kids out west. There were many trips to the mountains together where they would go camping, quadding, skiing, or hiking through Jasper, documenting every step of the way with her love for photography. Over the past few years Lori has been able to spend many hours with her grandchildren, and great nieces and nephews. She enjoyed teaching them the simpler things in life like baking cookies, snowshoeing, hiking, biking, walking dogs, or swimming at the public beach.
The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Dr. Michel Bruneau and the entire staff of the Pinawa Hospital for their extra care and compassion over the past weeks.
A Celebration of Life will be held Monday, January 29th 2018 at 11:00am, at the Pinawa Alliance Church. Cremation has taken place and Lori’s final wishes will be honored at a later date. The family has asked that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Heart and Stoke Foundation on Lori’s behalf.
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doreen backer
we were shocked and saddened upon hearing of Lori,s passing. Such sad news. Our thoughts are with all of you.
Jim and Toni Sobering
Don, Dave, Alaina & family,
We are so sorry to hear of Lori’s passing.
She will be missed by her family. I will so miss her annual Christmas card with news about the family.
We extend our sincerest sympathies to all of you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jim and Toni Sobering
Myles Wilcott
Mrs. Robb was one of the nicest ladies I knew growing up in Pine Falls. She (and Mr. Robb) always took time to talk with me and see how I was doing when I would come into the store. I always looked forward to running into her. Sending sincere condolences to the entire family at this difficult time. Take care.
The Lamb Family
Our thoughts are with all the family as this very difficult time, Lori will be sadly missed.
Love Sue, Gary, Aaron and Savannah Lamb.
Liz Boiteau
So sorry to hear this. Our hearts go out to Don and all the family. Lori will be missed by everyone who knew her. We enjoyed the visits we had in Yuma.. Liz and Pic Boiteau
Ed @ Karen Papineau
Our deepest sympathies to Don and family ,may loving memories of Lori fill your thoughts during your time of sorrow….
Dorothy Cafferty
So Sorry to here this sad news Rest well dear lady you will be missed by everyone who knew you and I would like to thank you for being such a wonderful friend to my Daughter God Bless you Lori and your Family
Debbie Roen
So sorry to hear the sad news. I will always remember Lori as she was very vibrant and always happy. Condolences to Don, David, Alaina and families. From Art and Debbie Roen and family.
Penny Kovacs
So sorry to hear this sad news. Wade and I both have fond memories of Lori as a classmate at Pinawa High School. We are also thankful for the kindness she showed to my parents when they lived in town. You will be missed by many, Lori.
Penny and Wade Kovacs
Jacquelyn Landry
My dear friend I will miss you so much. I can’t believe your gone. I hear your voice everywhere. We laughed every time we got together. I’m going to live now Lori for you because you cannot. Please come and visit me in my dreams and let me know your ok. I love you and will carry you with me forever. Xo
Kirk & Carole Edwards
It was with such sadness that we heard of Lori’s passing. Our sincere condolences to you Don and family. You are all in our hearts and minds during this difficult time.
Karla
Strong. Smart. Loyal. Loving. Those are the qualities I think of when I think of Lori. I have no words that properly describe how sorry I am for Don and the kids and for the Dunford family. To my dear friends Lynn and Don and their kids, I know how much you loved her…and she you. So many memories to cherish that will help keep her in your hearts forever. She will be so missed by so many close friends and those whose lives she touched, even briefly. Rest in Peace dear Lori ❤
Tracy/Jon/Dollar Ottenson
Our sincere condolences to Don and family.Lori always put a smile on our faces with her loving and caring way about her.Seeing her around town we always stopped to chat and exchange pleasantries.You will be remembered fondly.
Janet cafferty
I was so sad to hear of lorie. She was such a great friend of my sisters and also a childhood friend that we grew up with here in pinawa. I loved running into her when I got back from my travels. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. God bless lorie xo
Terry Noel/Smith
So sorry to hear this sad news. Lori and I were good friends at the Pinawa High School and became Facebook friends a few years ago. You will be missed by many Lori. My heart goes out to all of the family.
Larry Gauthier
My most sincere condolences to Don and his family and to May and the Dunford family on the loss of their dear Lori.
Kathy Dietrich
My deepest condolences Don & family.
Wayne and Janet O'Brien
Don, Dave, Alaina and Families. We were shocked and saddened to hear of Lori’s passing. We had only just heard of her illness a few days before she passed away. Knowing what she had I know from experience, although taken from you far to soon, she is in a better place and the suffering and pain was not prolonged.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
As my sister tells me when someone in our family and friends passes away, “There is another angel looking over all of us now!” She passes on her condolences as well.
Lori will be greatly missed. Do take care of yourselves!
Marg MxDowall
To: Don and family, Lyn, Don and family, Del and family, Trevor and Mrs. Dunford:
I had recently heard about Lori’s illness and had sent her a message to which she kindly responded. I am saddened and surprised that she was taken from you so soon. It sounds like she was a wonderful, loving, caring, accomplished and generous lady who made a positive impact. God bless all of you during this difficult time and please accept my most sincere condolences with the loss of your dear Lori.
Al Shrupka
So very sorry to hear of Lori s sudden passing. Much to young but we never get to pick that time. Take care and cherish the good times Al
Richard and Myrna Suski
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this difficult time.
Laurie MacLean
So sorry to hear of Lori’s passing. I hope it helps a little to know you are all in my thought and prayers. May all the good memories help you to weather this difficult time. Take care.
Angela Waite
Dave, Shantel and family
My heart goes out to you in this time of sorrow. Sending lots of love
Les, Ang and boys
Gayle Blair
I feel so fortunate to have known Lori. My deepest condolences to her family. I cannot fathom what you are going through, but I hope it gives you some comfort to know what a special person she was to so many people and what fond thoughts and memories we have.
Gary Griffith
So Sorry to hear of Lori’s passing She was a very strong and loving person.My heart goes out to Don and Family and the Dunfords.She will be missed
Jim and Diane Crowe
It is with shock and deep sorrow that we received the news of Lori’s passing. Our deepest condolences to Don and family. Walking our dogs was where we first met Lori. Lively conversations continued along the trails whenever we ran into each other, which were always so enjoyable. She was a very bright woman, extremely articulate, very friendly and welcoming. Please accept our deepest condolences at this very tender time.
Mary-Ann Nayler Bailie
Condolences and prayers for the family on the tragic loss of Lori. May you be comforted in the many memories of her and her great love for all of you. We know she will be missed… The Nayler family will also remember her.
Lois Golden
So sorry to read of Lori’s passing .
Lois Golden
My deepest condolence to all of you .
Lorraine & Rheal Gravel
Our sincere condolences to Don and family. We are shocked with the passing of Lori, she was a very nice lady. We have fond memories of Lori when our paths crossed while living in Powerview. So sorry for your loss.
Debb
Thinking of you and keeping you in our prayers, condolences to Don and family. From Brian and Ruth-Ann Birch and family
Shirley Cummer
Our deepest condolences to your family!
Dennis Budz
Lori and I met in 1977 after I moved with ‘The Bay’ to Pinawa. She showed me around the town and surrounding area. What a wonderful person. So happy with life. We kept in contact over the years and last week I received a message from her ‘No Cancer is Going To Beat Me’. I took heart from her statement as I am on my own cancer journey.
I am was so sorry to learn of Lori’s passing. She will be missed by so many. To Don and the family, I would like to offer my sincere condolences.
William R. Ridgway
Sincere condolences to Don and the rest of the family. I was shocked to hear of this tragedy, but am grateful to have met Lori about 2 years ago. My prayers are for Don, a wonderful man, with whom I spent a lot of time last summer. Natalie and I wish the absolute best for Don and mourn along with him in this difficult time.
Michelle Bruneau
Dear Robb family, my deepest sympathy on the loss of Lori. I enjoyed getting to know her when you lived in Pine Falls. May she soar with the angels.
Gloria & Al
Deepest sympathy & sincerest condolences
Gloria & Al Borody