Beach, Lorna Laurene (Barkhouse) – Age 101, of Halifax, passed away in The Mira, Truro, on October 23, 2025.
Born in Stewiacke, she was a daughter of the late Lorne and Florence Barkhouse.
Lorna worked at Ashburn Golf Course for 24 years. She was a master knitter, cook, gardener and crafter and could fix anything.
She is survived by her daughters, Susan Martelle, West Indian Road; Brenda Horne (Brian), Fall River; Karen Hodder (Bill), Halifax; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her husband, Ralph Beach in 1996; sisters, Velma, Judy; and brother, Stanley. She will be greatly missed by her remaining friends and family.
A private graveside committal service will take place in Pine Grove Cemetery, Stewiacke East.
We would like to thank the staff at The Mira for their kind and compassionate care.
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