Lorne Kemp

Obituary of Lorne Alexander Kemp

 

May 9, 1945 – Woodstock, Ontario

May 22, 2022 - Calgary, Alberta

 

 

Lorne Kemp, of Calgary, AB, passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2022 at the age of 77 years.

 

Lorne had a kind, and generous spirit which brought him many friends throughout his life. His interests were many and varied including, small aircraft pilot, international firearms referee, luge official, and any crazy scheme his daughter involved him in. He also enjoyed local live music. Lorne was an avid skeet shooter and was a provincial champion several times. He was also a strong advocate for Ducks Unlimited and the Progressive Conservative party of Alberta.

 

Lorne is survived by his daughter Andrea Kemp (Mark Mallett); sister Elizabeth Sveinson; nephew Svein (Lorianne) Sveinson; niece Jenny Sveinson; as well as grand nieces and nephews Matthew, Aria, Keagan, and Jerika. Lorne was predeceased by his parents Lois and Bernard Kemp.

 

As per Lorne’s wishes no formal services will be held. Condolences, memories, and photos may be shared and viewed here.   If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to Diabetes Canada, 220, 6223 – 2nd Street S.E., Calgary, AB T2H 1J5 Telephone: (403) 266-0620, ext. 1112, www.diabetes.ca. or Ducks Unlimited at www.ducks.org or 1-800-453-8257.

 

In living memory of Lorne Kemp, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes, Deerfoot South, 12881 40th Street SE, Calgary, AB T2Z 4E6, Telephone: 403-243-8200.

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