Well-known Peterborough resident Lori Richey has passed away at the age of 57.
According to her official obituary, she passed away on Sunday (March 23) after a “short but aggressive battle with cancer.”
“Throughout her battle, Lori fought with unmatched determination and grace, inspiring everyone who knew her.”
Richey spent 28 years working in the local healthcare sector, including 14 years as manager of human and information resources at Fairhaven long-term care home.
In 2006, she began working with the Peterborough Family Health Team, including as executive director of primary healthcare services for five years before leaving in 2020 to pursue an interest in interior design and photography.
In October 2023, she returned to the healthcare field when she became Peterborough County’s new physician recruiter.
“An avid outdoor enthusiast, she found joy in nature, whether hiking through serene forests or enjoying the tranquility of the mountains,” reads her obituary.
“Her creative spirit shone through in everything she did, inspiring those around her with her unique talents and ideas. Lori was known for her strength, compassion, and unwavering love, leaving a profound impact on all who knew her.”
Richey, whose husband of 34 years Steve passed away in 2018 after a massive heart attack, is survived by her children Kyle (Natalie) and Travis (Ieva) and four grandsons, as well as by her brother Craig Lesurf (Lisa), father-in-law Bob (Sylvia), brother-in-law Todd (Larraine), and her boyfriend Mike Hearne.
Richey’s family and friends are encouraging people who knew her to email their stories to memoriesofloririchey@gmail.com.
“We know that Lori has had a positive impact on many lives, and we would love for these stories to be shared with us. This will allow us all to reminisce about the good times with family, both present and future.”
A celebration of life will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, April 4 at Highland Park Funeral Centre (2510 Bensfort Rd. Peterborough). Flowers for the celebration of life would be appreciated, as would donations to Big Brothers Big Sisters — an organization that Richey supported for many years.
“Lori will be deeply missed by many but remembered as a fun-loving, genuine, life of the party. She will continue dancing, laughing, and being a light to all those around her.”
