Lori-Ann Greer
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Lori-Ann Elizabeth Greer, who left this world on January 29, 2026.
Lori was born on May 21, 1968, in London, Ontario, to Dennis Greer and Lillian Deslippe. She was raised in Kirkland Lake, Ontario and spent the final 25+ years of her life in North Bay, Ontario. Lori was the loving mother of Tana and Ataya Greer, the longtime partner of Scott Roberts, a sister to Kim, Natasha and Derek, and the proudest grandmother—known affectionately as “Fairy Nana”—to Avie, Lily, and Theo. Lori was also the step-daughter of Brenda Greer and had a very special relationship with her "soul-sister" Sherry Greer.
Lori had the gentlest voice and sweetest demeanour—she could literally melt anyone’s heart with her charm. But beneath all that softness lived an 80s wild child! She loved heavy metal music, tattoos, and piercings, and carried around her severely hairsprayed 80s hairstyle well into the 2000s. Whether in pyjamas or slippers out in public, Lori was always, without exception, herself.
She was a cool mom—the kind who let her kids stay up late, watch scary movies, and feel safe being exactly who they were. There were no conversations that were off limits. She was also the best grandmother. Her love for her grandchildren defined her. Every wall in her home—as well as her Facebook page—was covered in photos of them. She spoke of them constantly, and desperately wanted to see them grow up. They were her greatest joy.
Lori was fiercely protective of those she loved. If anyone ever crossed one of her own, she never hesitated to stand up for them—unafraid to ruffle feathers or even get into a scuffle. That same stubbornness showed itself in her will to survive. Over the years, she faced many physical and mental health challenges, including Graves’ disease, chronic pancreatitis, diabetes, pulmonary fibrosis, and COPD. She stared death in the face more than once, and even now, there is a part of us that still waits for her to fight her way back and come home.
As she grew older, she began to tap into her creative side. She poured herself into designing dollhouses, arts and crafts, and eventually graphic design through the Facebook group she created in memory of one of her greatest accomplishments—her daughter, Ataya. After Ataya’s passing, she lived the final years of her life carrying profound grief. Yet within that grief, she found purpose and connection through Ataya’s Treasured Angel Graphics. What began as a way to cope with her own pain became a lifeline—not only for her, but for many others who were on a similar journey. Through creating beautiful graphics and offering words of comfort to those who had lost loved ones, she built a community that was full of empathy, understanding, and healing. Many have since shared how she helped them through their darkest moments—just as I know they did for her.
Lori never fully understood her own potential. She struggled with confidence and with seeing herself as worthy of big dreams. But she was deeply intelligent, and loved deeply. If she could see now how many lives she touched—how many people she helped heal—she might finally understand just how extraordinary she could be.
Lori knew that she did not have much time left, and she spent that time doing everything in her power to bring peace to those she loved most. She spoke openly about her mistakes, offered sincere apologies, and reached out to heal old wounds. She now rests free from suffering, watching crime documentaries with her father, Dennis, wrapped up cozy on the couch and cuddled close with Ataya.
A special and profound thank you to Dr. Jinnah, whose compassion ensured that my mom’s final months were lived with dignity, comfort, and peace. We are also deeply grateful to the nurses, social workers, and doctors who did everything they could to bring her comfort and care during this time.
As per Lori’s wishes, no funeral will be held. Instead, an intimate burial ceremony will take place with close family.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Lori’s memory may be made to the Canadian Addison Society (https://addisonsociety.ca/donate/).
