Obituary of Lorne D. B. Amos Sr

With sadness and love, the family of Lorne D. B. Amos Sr. of Gray Rapids, NB announces his passing on Friday, December 30, 2022 at the Miramichi Regional Hospital. Born in McNamee, NB on February 10, 1941, he was a son of the late Cyril and Thelma (Price) Amos.

Lorne left home at 16 years old to join the Canadian Army as a “Boy Soldier”. He spent his 10 year military career in aviation maintenance. He continued in this field during his civilian career; first with Laurentian Helicopters and Maritime Air Services before starting Mobile Air Maintenance. Later he joined Transport Canada, where he remained until his retirement in 1996 as Regional Director of Airworthiness. Lorne was associated with several community organizations including Boy Scouts, NB Guides Association, Masonic Lodge, Shriners and the Royal Canadian Legion.

In addition to his loving partner of 22 years, Rhonda Jardine, Lorne is survived by his children, Lorne Jr (Michele) of Fredericton, Roger (Deborah) of Boiestown, Karen (Darcy) of Porter Cove, Krista (Nick) of BC, Brian (Denise) of Blackville, Shawn (Tina) of Gray Rapids and Russell (Amy) of Blackville; grandchildren, Kiersten and Camden, Timothy, Hollie and Heather, Emily and Eric, Jack, Jesse, Jovi, Nick, Andrew, Sarah and Laura; great-grandchildren, Jordan, Audrey, Pete and Georgia; siblings, Floyd (Nancy) of Fredericton, Syl of Florenceville, Merva (Stan Richardson) of Fredericton; sister-in-law, Elsie of Dartmouth, NS; several nieces and nephews.

Besides his parents, Lorne was predeceased by his first wife, Doreen (O’Donnell); brothers, Don and Al; sister-in-law, Carla.

Visitations will take place at York Funeral Home’s Miramichi Valley Chapel, 7681 Route 8, New Bandon on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 from 2-4 and 7-9pm and at Holy Trinity Anglican Church, 298 Main Street, Blackville on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Available members of the Royal Canadian Legion and Masonic Lodge are asked to assemble at Miramichi Valley Chapel on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 for tribute Services beginning at 6:30 pm. A Funeral Service will be held from Holy Trinity Anglican Church on Thursday, January 5, 2023 at 2 pm with Father Gerald Laskey and Father Neil Osiowy officiating. Interment will be in St. Andrew’s Anglican Cemetery (Russell Hill), Doaktown, NB. Remembrances can be made to Landmark Masonic Lodge #51, Boiestown or the Josie Foundation. Personal condolences may be offered through www.yorkfh.com