Following a courageous four-year battle with cancer, Lois died peacefully at home in Collingwood surrounded by the love of her family on Monday March 25, 2024, at the age of 70.
Born in Exeter, Ontario to parents Lorne and Marion (Forbes) Porter. Lois was the proud and loving mother of Corey Vanular and Caley Vanular and will be lovingly remembered by Greg Vanular. She will be deeply missed by her sister Darlene Porter.
Lois pursued higher education from the University of Windsor, Western University, Fanshawe College and St. Clair College; she was a Dental Hygienist, Interior Designer and Home Economist. Lois also had completed Level 10 from the Conservatory of Music as a Pianist. Her family and friends admired her incredible creativity, fun-loving spirit and were the grateful recipients of her love to host dinners and celebrations.
Her family was the center of her life, she treasured the time she was able to spend with those she loved travelling, skiing and dancing to live music. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends but will never be forgotten.
The family wishes to extend heart thanks to the wonderful staff from St. Elizabeth’s for their kindness, care, and support over the last several months.
As per her wishes cremation has taken place. A celebration of life will be held at Haskett Funeral Home, 456 Main Street South, EXETER on Thursday, April 18th from 1 – 4 PM. Private family interment Exeter Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Saint Elizabeth Foundation or South Huron Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
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Mark Heimrich
Darlene & Family;
Our sincere sympathy in the loss of your sister Lois. Treasure your many memories.
Mark & Julie Heimrich
Garry W. Hess
Darlene, my condolences on the loss of your sister. It’s been over 30 years since I last saw Lois at a SHDHS reunion. I still remember her smile and laughter that hadn’t changed since we were in class some 20 years earlier….she’s now playing her piano with the angels..
Bob and Helen Coates
So sorry to hear that Lois has passed. The last time we saw her was when we drove your Mom and Dad to visit her in Niagara on the Lake. She was very welcoming and
certainly accomplished much in her life. Hold those wonderful memories close and may they be a comfort to you as you mourn her loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Bob and Karen Snow
Darlene and family, think of you all at this difficult time. Cherish your memories.
Elaine Coxon
Darlene, I was so sorry to hear of your sister’s passing. Thinking of you and sending my deepest condolences.
Doris Wragg
Darlene , I can only imagine the pain of losing your sister. I hope you have many great memories to help ease your heart. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time. Doris Wragg
Julianne Varley
Darlene,
Sending my condolences after hearing of your sister’s passing. I remember her from John Street growing up. I was just a kid being taken care of by your neighbors the Bowers, but I remember. Take care.
Julianne
Carolyn and Nancy Porter
Sorry to hear of Lois passing. My thoughts go out to her family and sister. We cousins had some good summer vacations together.
Jo-Ann Thiel Boswell
Deepest sympathy in your loss. Lois was so lovely and talented. She will remain fondly in our hearts forever.
Harry Dougherty
So sorry to read of the loss of your sister, my condolences.
Tom & Noella Triebner
Darlene, Our deepest sympathy to you and your family in the passing of your Sister. Cherish all those memories
Nancy Gifford
My sympathy to the family.
Remembered fondly and gone too soon!
Nancy
Patti and Steve Geoffrey
Dear Darlene and Family
Our hearts go out to you and to Corey and Caley during this sorrowful time.
We send our deepest sympathies and may loving memories of Lois bring you comfort
Patti and Steve
Marjorie Oke
Darlene and family. Our sincere condolences come your way..I remember Lois from Exeter Public School. We are sure she will be forever missed by those who knew her.
Jacqui (Coughlin) and Charlie Regier
Dear Darlene and all of Lois’s Family, sorry for your loss of a amazing women.. I grew up with her and attended public and High School together .. you have my heartfelt sympathy at this very sad time…she has left you with many wonderful memories to share…
Richard and Wendy jennison
Darlene, very sorry to hear about your sister Lois. Remember her well from high school but as so often happens , we lose touch as we go our separate ways. She was a very positive person and it seems this followed her throughout her life.
Hold those great memories close , our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Rich and Wendy
Helen (Tilley) Southgate
Dear Darlene, sincere condolences on the loss of your sister. I was a classmate of Lois all through elementary school and I remember participating in a 4H club at your house back in 1966. I moved to Seaforth from Exeter in 1967 so lost touch with all of my Exeter classmates. I remember Lois as a bright, kind and quiet person. It was lovely to read of her wonderful accomplishments and her love of life. May you find comfort in your memories and the deep bond you shared as sisters. May she rest in peace.
Rodger and Charlene Finkbeiner
Deepest sympathy to Corey, Caley and Darlene
Mark&Judy Cronyn
Darlene and famlies. Sorry to hear of your sisters passing.
Cherish all of your wonderful memories to help you through this sad time.
Sincerely Judy & Mark
Brian & Lynda Sanders
Our deepest sympathies So sorry to hear
Brian &Lynda Sanders
Doreen Jones
Darlene and family
So sorry for your loss.. Sisters are so special hold all your memories close to your heart during this difficult time.
Arthur and Denyse Tyndall
Our deepest condolences to the Vanular family and to her loving sister, Darlene. Lois was the flower girl at our wedding nearly 60 years ago. Art and I have fond memories of a visit Lois and Darlene had with us in 1967 when we took them to Expo ´67 in Montréal. Lois was always kind, upbeat, and a positive thinker even during her health challenges. We have lost a beautiful person.
Jerry & Rose Vanbruaene
Darlene & Family,
So sorry to hear of Lois’s passing. I remember her well from our high school days. She certainly accomplished a great deal in her life. Our thoughts and prayers are with you!
Jerry & Rose
Debbie Regier
Sending my sympathy , Darlene and family.
Alice and Jerry MacLean
Darlene, sorry for your loss of Lois.
I only remember Lois from many years ago when you two little girls played together on John street in Exeter.
Such a sweet pair of sisters.
4years battle with health is hard to watch, may you get comfort knowing she has gone on to a better place.
Liz Stephens
My deepest condolences on the loss of your sister .
Doug and Betty Lynn Eckel
Darlene – We’re so sorry for the loss of your sister, Lois. Cherish all of your wonderful memories. May she rest in the sweetest peace.
Edith Lewis
Darlene and your sister’s family
Sorry to see that your sister has passed.
She will be missed, Cherish her memories.
Our condolence to you.
Colleen Wilson
I am so sorry to hear about Lois. We went to highschool together in Exeter and she was involved in many extracurricular activities due to her talents. She never missed a school dance. I got to know her better when Darlene became part of our family. My funniest memory is on Darlene’s wedding day our little ring better had dropped the wedding ring just as we were leaving for the church. So hear we are Lois and all the bridesmaids crawling through the grass in our dresses trying to find it. But we did. My sincere condolences to her children, family and Darlene who all loved her so much. May she rest in peace.
Dave Frayne and Cathy Cade
To Darlene, Lois’s family and friends
Our condolences on the passing of Lois.
Linda (Sangster) Traquair SHDHS class of '71-'72
Darlene ,
I am heart-broken to read of Lois’ passing and her health struggles. I am so very sorry for your great loss.
My last conversation with Lois was at our 20 year class reunion back in 1992. I can still see her… ‘hand on hip’ or arms crossed with that pensive look on her face and the often frank results of that thinking. We met Greg at that reunion… my condolences to Corey and Caley, as well. That day, Lois spoke of the biggest challenge of working mothers …just getting kiddos in their car seats and stuffing muffins in their mouths. :) Lois was working on a town house project in NOTL at the time, vowing to support Dental Assistants in their quest for self-regulation/fair pay. Kindly thinking of others. We had worked in the same dental practice, so had friends and colleagues in common.
From that Grade 9 , quick lunch time trip home with Lois and meeting her Mom, (our Dads had worked together at Centralia), I felt comfortable with Lois…her constructive comments on my sewing projects, for instance. :) I was a tad envious of her long-time history with Gwen Mills and Susan (Tressie) Tuckey …friends since public school and their 4H sewing clubs. I remember Lois the Cheer Leader, the Teen Town and school dances we attended …Lois working at the ‘Cheryl Ann’ . She sure loved life. <3
RON AND GLENDA LINDENFIELD
Our Sincere Condolences, friend since public school, very sad
Judith Christensen
Darlene, I am so sorry for the loss of your sister. You were very close and she will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. 🙏 ❤️
Elaine Vandeworp
Darlene so sorry to hear of the loss of your sister. My deepest condolences.
Steve & Deb Overholt
Our deepest sympathies to all the family. Sending you strength and courage during this time. Thinking of all of you
Steve & Deb Overholt
George and Sue Wilson
Lois’ family, Darlene and family, heartfelt condolences on Lois’ passing. I remember her from school. She was a kind woman. Cherish your precious memories. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sherrie Broderick/ Larry Ballantyne
Dear Darlene
So very sorry to read of your and all Lois’s loss. Heartbreaking…
Randy and Vicki Geoffrey
Our deepest sympathy Corey , Caley and Greg on the loss of such a beautiful soul, in your memories may you find comfort and peace.
Darlene losing a sister is like losing a piece of oneself, an ache that resides in the quiet corners of our hearts. In our arms we offer our compassion and the purest form of Love…we send our Hugs may it speak to your Heart! We extend our sincere sympathy to all of your family . RIP Lois ❤️
Wendy Coleman
Thoughts and prayers are with you Darlene and your families.
Diane Tieman
Dear Darlene & family, I’m so sorry to hear of your loss , God Bless you all as you move through these next few weeks and months as you accept what the life of Lois has enriched you with , sincerely Diane
Doris Wragg
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your sister. I can’t imagine how painful that must be for you. My thoughts and prayers are with you and all of your family. Cherish the memories and now she will rest in peace. Doris Wragg
Chris Moore
Darlene & Family,
We are so saddened to read of Lois’ passing. Our sincerest condolences on your loss of an amazing sister, mother and woman. May your memories carry all of you through this difficult time.
Many Thoughts,
Chris & Peter Moore