Obituary of Robert Bolger

Bolger, Robert “Lorne” Eugene ~ Went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at Village at University Gates, Waterloo, at the age of 91 years. Lorne Bolger was the beloved husband and best friend of Cindy (Martin) Bolger. Dear father of Jim (Catherine) Bolger of Waterloo and Paul (Wendy Bezeau) Bolger of Conestogo. Loved grandfather of Robert, Kellen, and Michael. Dear brother of Margaret (Ivan) Stinson and Ross (Jean) Bolger, and brother-in-law of Ann Bolger. Predeceased by his parents Robert and Emily (Lasby) Bolger, brother Walter Bolger, and sister Mabel (Bill) Humphreys. Lorne was a beef farmer in RR 1, Ariss. He was a member of Bethel Mennonite Church, a founding member of Ray of Hope, and was a longtime board member of the House of Friendship in Kitchener. Visitation will take place on Friday, April 21, 2017 from 4-8 p.m. at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, 62 Arthur St. S., Elmira. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at 11 a.m. at Elmira Mennonite Church, 58 Church St. W., Elmira. Interment will follow in Elmira Mennonite Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations to Ray of Hope or House of Friendship would be appreciated. Service Summary Visitation: Friday, April 21, 2017 from 4-8 p.m. at the Dreisinger Funeral Home (62 Arthur St. S., Elmira) ~ Funeral Service: Saturday, April 22, 2017 at 11 a.m. at Elmira Mennonite Church (58 Church St. W., Elmira) ~ Interment: To follow service in Elmira Mennonite Cemetery ~ Donations: Ray of Hope (mail to Ray of Hope Administration, 230-659 King St. E., Kitchener, ON N2G 2M4 or donate online at www.rayofhope.net or call 519-578-8018 ext. 210 for credit card) or House of Friendship (PO Box 1837, Station C, Kitchener, ON N2G 4R3 519.742.8327)