OBITUARY 


LORNE ALBERT BUCK

December 13, 1933 - December 1, 2020

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Lorne Buck at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Barrie, ON., on the 1st of December, 2020.

Son of the late Robert and Millicent Buck, Lorne was born in Kilmaurs, ON., on the 13th of December, 1933.  Brother to Edith Wemmers, Marian Ford, Helene Eggerstedt, Bernard Buck, George Buck, Frances Lytle, and the late Bob Buck and Ruby Thompson.  The family of eleven was closely knit and very musical together.

Lorne was predeceased by his loving wife Mary and his beloved daughter Judy.

Lorne leaves behind a devoted family including children Jane, Karen (John), Kathy (Gord), and Allan; grandchildren Eric, Ian, Erin, Myles, Paul, Thomas, Timothy, Kristina, Nicole, and Jamison; great grandchildren Brooke, Claire, Robyn, Johnathon, Sophia, and Shannon.

Lorne graduated from Western University with honours in Physical Education.  During his time at Western he was a champion cross country and track runner.  Lorne's athletics continued as he coached 99 high school sports teams during his 28-year teaching career in the Toronto District School Board.  Lorne was a founding member of the Metro Toronto Road Runners Association and soon became a competitive marathon runner, winning the Canadian Masters Marathon in 1974.  Even though his den was filled with personal trophies, medals and ribbons, receiving the Pete Beach Award for Excellence from the Coach's Association of Ontario was Lorne's greatest award.  Helping youth develop and learn through sport was his true passion.

Continuing from his musical roots, Lorne established himself as a prominent Bluegrass songwriter, performer, and recording artist.  Over the years, Lorne lead his bands, Bluegrass Jam, The Flatland Mountaineers, and The Backwoodsmen, throughout North American venues, festivals and competitions.

Lorne and Mary retired to a farm north of Brighton, ON., in 1982 where they enjoyed outdoor activities together and countless gatherings with their loving family for more than 35 years.  Lorne will be deeply missed by all those who had the privilege of knowing him.

A memorial service and interment will take place at a later date at the St. Thomas Anglican Church, Woodlawn, ON.

In lieu of flowers, family has suggested donations be made to the Alzheimer Society of Ontario in Lorne's name at https://alzheimer.ca/on/en/about-us/alzheimer-society-ontario

Comments

  1. Al BuckSeptember 13, 2021 at 7:08 AM

    Thank you for your everlasting love and support dad. Even the last time we visited and hugged, in the fall of 2020, you wished me well as I began my drive back to BC for the ski season.
    I miss you dad. I will always cherish your memories.
    Love Al

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