PROVIDENCE

Mission Statement
We,
the Providence
Associates,
are inspired and united by the
Charism, Spirituality, and Mission of
the Sisters of Providence
of St. Vincent de Paul.
Trusting in God’s
Providence, we are
committed to strengthening
our common call to
compassionate service.
In responding to God’s call,
we are present to our family,
neighours and all of
creation through
relationships which
are authentic, trusting,
meaningful, respectful
and creative.
Associates
In Memoriam
BY SR. CATHERINE CANNON
Lorne Willard Hankinson,
dearly beloved husband of
Elsie Hankinson, was called
home to God in Brantford on May
22, 2011 in his 86th year.
Lorne together with his wife Elsie
made their commitment as
Associates of the Sisters
of Providence of St.
Vincent de Paul on
September 10, 1992.
Lorne’s fellow associates
describe him as a
fine Christian gentleman,
conscientious in
all undertakings, generous
and possessing exceptional
leadership skills.
He was a faithful member
of St. Pius X Parish in
Brantford serving for many years as
coordinator of Ministers of the
Word. He organized the St. Vincent
de Paul Society and served as President
of Brant County Particular
Lorne Willard Hankinson
Council of St. Vincent de Paul.
He worked in close contact with the
Sisters of Providence assisting them
in their work with refugee families.
He was awarded the Bishop’s medal
for dedicated service to Parish and
Diocese.
Lorne expressed well his deep faith
in corresponding to the Director
of Providence Associates.
He wrote, “I
will continue in my efforts
to assist those
less fortunate than
myself. I will assist
and support the
refugee families. I will
live and regulate my life
to the best of my ability
in caring for my fellow
human beings.”
May he rest in peace.
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