Obituary of Lorna Rose Gilling

Lorna Rose Gilling, A very gentle loving soul, who was always smiling, taken from us way too soon on January 2, 2021 She leaves behind to mourn with heavy broken hearts her: Sisters: Lucille(Jenny) Merline(Val) Patsy Brothers: Lloyd(Barry) Donald(Charley) Roy Many nieces and nephews in various parts of the US and China. God daughter Kereen, and her son Nisja. Also broken hearted are her many close friends, most for 40+ years. Friendships formed while in nursing school in Jamaica, in the 1970's Also mourning are her many coworkers and friends, who were drawn to her smile, since she migrated to Canada in 1988. Lorna worked at North Western hospital and Humber Regional Hospital up to the time of her retirement in 2014. And so, for all of us who grieve and will always have the memory of her smile in her hearts, remember this saying from Seneca...a philosopher and writer "As is a tale.... so is a life it's not how long it is... but how good it is. This is what matters" And she knew she lived a good life and was always thankful to God for His many blessings. A Virtual Homegoing Funeral Service will be held for Lorna on Saturday, January 16, 2021 11:00 am. Please go to the Covenant Funeral Home's Facebook page, and press "Like" to watch the Live Stream beginning at 10am. Unfortunately, due to current COVID regulations set out by the Provincial Government and at the direction of The Bereavement Authority of Ontario (BAO), the funeral service will be limited to 10 family members only. A Facebook notification to the online service will be available on the morning of January, 16, 2020 11:00 Am. Private Cremation May God Bless you all!. *** Please note all attendees are required to wear face mask or covering.*** Funeral Arrangements Entrusted To Covenant Funeral Homes (Balmoral Chapel) 2505 Eglinton Avenue East Scarborough, ON M1K 2R1 (416) 265-2652 All are invited to make a donation in her name to Princess Margaret Hospital.