Obituary of Lanna Marie Thompson

We are sad to announce the passing of Lanna Marie (McLaren) Thompson on September 18^th, 2026 in London Ontario. Loving wife and constant companion of Lorne Douglas Thompson. Lanna was born on March 2^nd, 1944 in London ON, daughter of Zelda Verena (Pearson) McLaren (August 27^th 1924 – Feb. 7^th, 2012) and William Carmen (Clayton) McLaren (Nov. 15^th 1919 – June 11^th, 1960) of London, ON. Sister of Stephen McLaren, John McLaren, Karen (Bill) Moore-Gough, and Nancy McLaren (Franck Lerman). Pre-deceased by Lynne, sister-in-law (April 20, 2023), sister Jeanette Ann McLaren (June 18, 1951), grandparents Berdena (Holden) Pearson (April 19, 1896 – July 7, 1977), Elijah Pearson (August 18, 1889- June 21, 1961) and Mary Ella (Joyes) McLaren (Nov 5, 1891- May 25, 1986), William McLaren (Jan 2, 1896) and brother-in-law Harry Vanden Berg (2006). Lanna will be sadly missed by nieces, nephews, grand nieces, grand nephews, great grandnieces and great grand nephews.

In 1964 Lanna joined the Ministry of the Attorney General, Adult Probation Services. She transferred to the personnel branch prior to joining the Premiers Office & Cabinet Office in 1973, until her retirement in 1994. She held positions of Records Administration and Management. After retirement, Lanna traveled extensively to 110 countries, enjoyed reading, walking, and doing genealogy and volunteer work. Lanna leaves her husband Lorne of 49 years, also a career civil servant. Cremation has occurred. At Lanna’s request, no visitation or service will be held. In lieu of flowers it is Lanna’s wish to show kindness, love, and appreciation to someone, the greatest gifts you can give. She would be appreciative of donations to the Veterans Services and to War Amp’s.