Obit: DAKEN, Lorne Robert

["David Winter" <David_Winter_uid1419@yahoogroups.inv_ alid>]

Lorne Robert Daken
1959-2017

Lorne Robert Daken ­ 57, Truro, passed away peacefully, with his family by
his side, on Saturday morning, April 8, 2017, at home, Truro. Born in
Springhill, Cumberland County, he was a son of the late Marion Phyllis
(Fear) Daken and Lorne Henry Daken. Lorne worked the majority of his career
in the Flooring Industry starting with MacLean¹s Flooring, then Reid's
Flooring in New Glasgow before moving to Hallidays Flooring, Truro, as Store
Manger until his illness a year and half ago forced him to retire. He also
enjoyed camping, Cabot Trail journeys, fishing, NASCAR, whale watching,
gardening, crime shows, country drives looking for bald eagles and deer.

Lorne is survived by his partner Christine Burns, Truro; only son Drew Daken
and his mother Kirsten Snow, Trenton; daughters Stephanie Gould, Moncton;
Miranda Malally, St. John; Lorna Trites, Truro. Sisters Sandra Rushton
(Myles Stewart), Springhill; Cathy Burton (Harold), Amherst; brother Todd
Daken (Candace Fraser) Springhill. Grandchildren Randi, J.J., Moncton and
Jacob Robert, Truro. Special nieces and nephews Shannon Fear, Travis
Rushton, Kendra Burton-Williams and Tamra Zadorozny, Daniel Daken.

Along with his mother, he was predeceased by his brother-in-law Ivan Ruston,
Springhill.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall ­ Varner Funeral Home, 55
Young Street, Truro, where Lorne¹s family will receive friends from 6-8
p.m., Tuesday, April 11th, and funeral service 2 p.m., Wednesday, April
12th. The Reverend Lori Ramsey will officiate with a reception to follow in
the funeral home. Spring internment will take place at a later date in
Church Brook Cemetery, Little Harbour. Family flowers only. If so desired,
donations in Lorne¹s memory to the Pancreatic Cancer Canada. The family
would like to thank the Truro Palliative Care team and the VON for the
wonderful support and care during Lorne¹s illness. He enjoyed their company
and laughter. Private messages of condolence may be sent to the family by
viewing Lorne¹s obituary on-line and selecting "Send A Condolence"

[Collected by DAW, 10 Apr 2017]