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charlene · 06-10-2023, 06:36 PM

https://www.orilliamatters.com/local...et-you-6978662

'Rest easy, Mr. Lightfoot. We will never forget you'

After an emotional week of tributes and rites, Orillia shifts gears, moves back into a 'whirlwind of arts and culture events,' says columnist
Anna Proctor
May 10, 2023 6:15 PM

Well, it’s certainly been quite the week here in Orillia. Our hometown hero, Gordon Lightfoot, put us on the international stage this past week, no doubt about it. And Orillia, and St. Paul’s United Church in particular, did him very proud.

All of the arrangements were handled perfectly, and I have heard from more than one source, everyone was so very kind, respectful, and welcoming.

Lightfoot planned this 10 years ago, and he knew what he was doing. He knew Orillia and St. Paul’s was where he wanted to be, and where he wanted his loved ones to be taken care of with love and respect. Hats off to you, Orillia. You did good. Rest easy, Mr. Lightfoot. We will never forget you.

06-10-2023, 06:36 PM	#90
charlene Moderator Join Date: May 2000 Posts: 16,001	Re: R.I.P Gord https://www.orilliamatters.com/local...et-you-6978662 'Rest easy, Mr. Lightfoot. We will never forget you' After an emotional week of tributes and rites, Orillia shifts gears, moves back into a 'whirlwind of arts and culture events,' says columnist Anna Proctor May 10, 2023 6:15 PM Well, it’s certainly been quite the week here in Orillia. Our hometown hero, Gordon Lightfoot, put us on the international stage this past week, no doubt about it. And Orillia, and St. Paul’s United Church in particular, did him very proud. All of the arrangements were handled perfectly, and I have heard from more than one source, everyone was so very kind, respectful, and welcoming. Lightfoot planned this 10 years ago, and he knew what he was doing. He knew Orillia and St. Paul’s was where he wanted to be, and where he wanted his loved ones to be taken care of with love and respect. Hats off to you, Orillia. You did good. Rest easy, Mr. Lightfoot. We will never forget you.