Norton: Lorrette Cecile (nee Bourbonnais) passed away peacefully on August 21, 2009 at the age of 87 years. Born December 25, 1921 in Apple Hill, Ontario. Predeceased by husband Clement and by grandson Kurt Norton. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother. Survived by children Roger (Alice), Larry (Linsay), Jack, Gerry (Adrienne), Susan (Ken), James; 14 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; brother Roland Bourbonnais; sister Gorgette Prieur; many nieces, nephews and friends. She will be greatly missed. She was a member of the C.W.L. for 45 years serving as president and past president. She was an original member of St. Francis de Sales Parish. She served as president of St. Michael’s Centre Auxiliary and the Hospital Board. She received the Golden Jubilee Award. Prayers will be offered on Wednesday, August 26, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Francis de Sales Church 6610 Balmoral Street Burnaby, BC. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, August 27, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Francis de Sales. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Dr. Reynolds and the nursing staff at Royal Columbia Hospital of 5 South and 6 North. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made directly to the BC Cancer Society.
“We Love You Mom”