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Lorne Kearns

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LORNE AIDEN ROBERT KEARNS

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March 29, 1939 – December 8, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved father and grandfather, Lorne Aiden Robert Kearns, after a brief battle with cancer. Lorne passed away peacefully, surrounded by family. He leaves behind his cherished children, grandchildren, and many dear friends.


Born in Montreal, Quebec, Lorne began his career with Canadian National Railway at 17 and later earned a business degree from St. George Williams University. He married in 1963 and raised two daughters, eventually settling in Winnipeg while maintaining close ties to family and friends in Montreal and Toronto.


Lorne was devoted to community service, volunteering with his parish and serving as a commissioner on the Baldwin Cartier School Board in Pointe-Claire, Quebec. Later, he found joy at CJNU radio, where his love of music and warm voice shone.


The family will hold a private service at a later date.


Charitable donations to Main Street Project or to CJNU (Nostalgia Broadcasting Cooperative) in Lorne’s name are appreciated.


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Cindy Kelly

January 15, 2026 at 4:17 PM

Lorne was one of the first people I met at CJNU a few years ago. I miss his conversations about jazz and travel. My sincere condolences to his family and loved ones.

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Dorothy (Forever) Young

January 13, 2026 at 1:22 PM

Rest in peace, mon ami. You are now in the loving arms of our Lord. My condolences to your family, your colleagues at CJNU, and your friends.

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Scott Stephenson

January 11, 2026 at 3:15 PM

I'm a listener of cjnu and will miss his around midnight show sorry for your loss

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Ronald Elander

January 10, 2026 at 9:50 PM

I had the great pleasure of working closely with Lorne at CJNU radio for the past two and a half years. He was the best mentor and coworker I could have ever hoped to have been paired with. Lorne was very knowledgeable and passionate about music and he taught me so much. He was patient, supportive and we always had a lot of laughs. I feel extremely fortunate to have been Lorne's colleague for what turned out to be way too short of a relationship. I am so grateful to have had him call me his friend. I miss him tremendously.

My sincere condolences to his family and loved ones.

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