Porter, Lois Ann

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 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.

Special thanks go out to her extensive medical team including Dr Michael Lisi @ CGH, Dr Joseph Greyling of Wasaga Beach, Dr Leon Irish of Stayner, Dr Dawn Ng @ RVH, Dr Folwell @RVH, Dr Arjun Sahgal @ Sunnybrook Hospital, Dr Sunit Das @St Mikes Hospital, and the Liver Clinic @ St Joseph Hospital Toronto.

Special thanks also go out to Bayshore Pharmacy and Bayer Pharmaceuticals Germany for all their assistance and support.

As per her wishes cremation has taken place. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Saint Elizabeth Foundation.