Loreen Rice Lucas was born and raised in Midland, Ontario, and resided in Hawkestone until her death on January 29, 2011.
At the age of 80, she learned to use a computer and subsequently wrote and illustrated Outhouses & Apple Pie.
She survived the 1918 flu, falling through the ice on Little Lake, the Great Depression, Hurricane Hazel and the fire that took the family livelihood.
During her life, she was involved in many voluntary projects including contributions to 'Kith and Kin' as part of the Oro Historical Society and worked tirelessly with others to make sure swimming lessons were available to the children of Oro.
She shared her wit and wisdom through her writings for several publications throughout Ontario, including 'The Curious Daytripper' and 'The Orillia Packet Times'.