May 5, 1948 – February 15, 2026
The family of Gilbert Loranger are deeply saddened to announce his passing on Sunday, February 15, 2026 at the Manitoulin Health Centre, Little Current. Predeceased by his parents Phillipe Louis Loranger and Hermine Loranger (nee Lamdureux). Gilbert was the youngest of 14 siblings, Jean Paul (predeceased), Fernand (predeceased), Marcel (predeceased), Marie Claire (Grise) (predeceased), Alice (Perron) (predeceased), Louis (predeceased), Charles (predeceased), Rene (predeceased), Remi (predeceased), Jeannie (Genest), Lionel (predeceased), Henri Paul, Robert and Norman. Father of Simon and Renee. Beloved grandfather of Grayson, Sadie and Dawson. Gilbert had an adventurous spirit, these adventures included canoeing from Mattawa to Montreal, sailing the waters of lake Temiskaming, North Channel and Lake Huron. He loved to go fishing in any accessible waterways. From the shores of lake Temiskaming to James Bay, Gilbert’s adventures did not stop with water, he also skied from B.C to Maine. Cremation has taken place. A celebration of life will be held on May 16, 2026 at 105 Moggy Parkway Sunsite Estates. Donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.