Lorne was born on Sept. 18, 1920 on the family farm near Woodville, Ontario and was raised there along with his brothers Keith, Vern and Harvey.

He was taught to think, question and enjoy a good, raucous discussion. His work ethic and his love of animals and the outdoors were formed on the farm, as was his wonderful sense of play.

Lorne moved north to Dorset in 1943 when he married Jean Lenore Ball (d. January 30, 2005). Together they raised their children Joan Dowling (Bill), Ottawa; Garth Greenaway (Deb), Barrie; Suzann Greenaway (Eric Iverson), Paul Greenaway (Sheila David), Grace Greenaway (Ron Ryan), Kerry Lock (Len), Dorset and enriched the lives of their grandchildren Shaun and Tate Greenaway, Julie and Jane Dowling, Lucas and Zachary Lock, Jesse and Cody Ryan, Cole, Bonnie and Shea Greenaway and great-granddaughter Lahlia Greenaway. Their home was a magnet for young people.

His work life reads like a boy’s adventure novel — trapper, water taxi operator, fishing guide, riding stable operator, logger, bulldozer operator, road builder, councillor for Sherborne et al, and bear hunt camp operator were all occupations of his at one time or another.

In the 1940s he trapped in the Crown Lake area with Archie Mossington, and was part of a group that formed a historically important early association of fur harvesters in Dwight/Dorset to help secure fair payment for the trappers. He contracted to log near Wolf Lake, on Long Island on Kawagama Lake and near Sault Ste. Marie, employing up to 35 men in the bush. As tourism developer in the Dorset area, he began building roads and clearing sites for cottages in the late 1950s. He worked cooperatively with Harvey and Vern Vanclief (Baysville) for more than 20 years. One of their most travelled roads leads to the Dorset Tower.

Lorne’s workshop in Dorset became known as the Cat House when he, his sons and several young Dorset men became enamoured of the Artic Cat snowmobiles in the late 1960s. He could see them as a useful tool in the bush, and enjoyed racing the machines and all that that entailed. Lorne mentored any number of young men when his Cat House and home became their second home. Later the building was used for fur preparation so the camaraderie around work continued late in his life. His friends, young and old, visited in the evenings, comfortable to have a chat by the wood stove while a chore got done. He loved a well-told story and was good at telling them, too. Politicians and inanimate objects were subjected to his legendary creative expletives.

Lorne was a life-long hockey fan. He played as a youth and seldom missed a Leaf’s game on Saturday night. But his real pleasure came when watching his grandsons and neighbourhood boys develop as players and men. In his later years he also took great pleasure from his vegetable garden and the produce it provided for his family and friends.

Liberal and liberal minded, Lorne was always supportive of any new venture, sport or business. Somewhat of a philosopher, he often said, “If you think you can, you will, and by all means enjoy yourself while you’re at it!” His strong sense fun, right and wrong, fair play, and responsibility for family and community was infectious.

Lorne Greenaway died in Huntsville, Ontario on March 8, 2008. Knox United Church and Sunday School Room, Dorset, Ontario overflowed with friends and family as Reverend Derek Shelly conducted a service there on Saturday, March 15, 2008 celebrating Lorne’s life. Musical accompaniment was provided by friends John McLennan and Nina Robertson; words in Lorne’s memory were delivered by his niece Marina McLennan (Jackett) daughter Joan Dowling and grandson Cody Ryan.

The Lifeliners graciously provided a luncheon for a capacity crowd at the Dorset Recreation Centre following the service for this well-loved man.

Memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice, the Dorset Recreation Centre or the Dorset Heritage Museum by calling (705) 789-8982.