Dianne Lorentson

Dianne Lorentson
Nana
Born	1948-05-03 Port Arthur, Ontario
Died	2021-03-19 Thunder Bay, Ontario
Occupation	daycare provider
Employer	Lappe daycare
Partner	Norman Lorentson
Children	Kari Ann Lorentson David Lorentson Deborah Lorentson Jenna Lorentson

Dianne Lorentson ((1948-05-03)3 May 1948 – 19 March 2021(2021-03-19) (aged 72)) was a Port Arthur-born daycare provider and community volunteer in Thunder Bay who operated a home childcare service for two decades.

Life and family

Dianne Lorentson was born on May 3, 1948, and was raised in Port Arthur, Ontario. She married Norman Lorentson on June 6, 1970. For over twenty years, she operated the Lappe daycare from her residence, where she became known to many children as Nana.

She was a dedicated volunteer at Lappe Lutheran Church and Gorham Ware School, where she organized fundraising, field trips, and community events. She was also the founder and coordinator of the Lappe Ladies, a social group that met for meals and events for over thirty years. Her personal interests included knitting, crocheting, sewing, and outdoor activities such as horseback riding and camping. She spent many summers at the KOA with her family.

She was survived by her husband Norman Lorentson, her children Kari Ann and her husband Bruce Jefford, David and his wife Chandra, Deborah and her husband Stephen Luretig, and Jenna Lorentson. She was also survived by nine grandchildren, Katelyn, Makayla, Gracie, Jake, Kyle, Samantha, Megan, Brynleigh, and Piper, and a great-grandson Charlie. Her surviving siblings included Brenda and her husband Brian Daciw, Sue Roberts, and Brian Hassal. She was assisted by nurses Paula, Kyle, and Kim from Bayshore, as well as Maureen and Dr. Toppin.

She died on March 19, 2021, at the age of 72. A private ceremony was held to commemorate her life. Arrangements were handled through Northwest Funeral Alternative.