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GRACE LYNNETTE DORAM

GRACE LYNNETTE (LYNNE) FORBES-DORAM, aged 70, beloved wife of Don Doram, passed away on Sunday, May 13, 2012 in the St. Michael’s Palliative Care Centre following a courageous and dignified struggle with ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis - Lou Gehrig’s Disease). Lynne is survived by her husband, best friend and soul mate Don of Lethbridge, son Mark (Wanda) Doram of Edmonton and daughter Kim (Dale) Gorrill of Calgary. Also left to mourn are her precious grandchildren Kayley, Scott, Ryan and Brendon, her mother Willetta Knight, sister Beverly (Jim) McIntosh of Edmonton, sisters-in-law Elaine Doram of Medicine Hat and Lyda Forbes of Lethbridge, nieces Janelle, Karen, Amber and Kelly and special cousins Richard (Iris) Long of Fraser Valley, B.C., and Pat (Jack - deceased) Wilson of Vancouver, B.C. Lynne is predeceased by her grandparents Oliver and Grace Long, father Dr. G.H. (Harry) Forbes, brothers David and Murray Forbes, father and mother-in-law William (Bill) and Hattie Doram and brother-in-law Robert (Bob) Doram. Lynne was an extraordinary daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Her favorite poem was “A House By The Side Of The Road” and to many, she and her home were truly the house by the side of the road. Her family and numerous friends will remember her for her keen wit and sense of humor. Along her life path, Lynne made many long lasting and close friends, which was very evident by the support she and her family received during her lengthy illness. We will all miss her laughter and ability to see things on the lighter side. Her strong faith and her belief that better things are yet to come, allowed her to accept her ALS diagnosis with courage, dignity and gave her the strength to set a positive example for all of us throughout her devastating illness. When you see a butterfly, hear the chirp of a robin or feel a warm breeze on your cheek, smile, say a brief prayer and remember Lynne for her free spirit and love of God’s beautiful creations. Give thanks Lynne is with her Lord and Savior, free of pain and no longer struggling with ALS. Remember, Lynne’s love is like the wind, you cannot see it but you can feel it. A celebration of Lynne’s life will be held in ST. AUGUSTINE’S ANGLICAN PARISH CHURCH 411 - 11th Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta on Friday, May 18, 2012 at 1:00 pm with Reverend Canon James Robinson officiating. At Lynne’s request in lieu for funeral flowers, you may send flowers to a friend or shut in or make a donation in Lynne’s memory to either the ALS Society at #250, 4723 - 1st Street S.W. Calgary, Alberta T2G 4Y8 or St. Augustine’s Memorial Fund, 411 - 11th Street South, Lethbridge, AB T1J 2N9 Lynne’s family would like to thank Reverend Canon James and Judith Robinson, Drs. Ireland and Meller, the very caring staff at the St. Michael’s Palliative Health Care Centre, Janice Zoeteman, Annette Malan, Rick Del-Rizzo, Ultimate Freedom Plus, and her many friends and family for the support and gifts bestowed upon us during this very difficult time. Honoured to serve the family, CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1K 7B1. Telephone 403-381-7777. E-mail: care@cornerstonefh.ca