Lorna Jane Gradzki, 64, of Brazil, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at Regional Hospital surrounded by her husband and children, after a long battle with kidney disease.

She was born on May 5, 1956 in the small town of Brazil, the daughter of Charles Francis and Jane Louise (Morgan) Pell. Lorna was a graduate of Van Buren High School. Some of her favorite hobbies included reading, cooking, playing cards, spending time with her grandchildren and going on spontaneous adventures with her husband.

Lorna joins her parents, Charles and Jane Pell; and a nephew, Heath Wade Parksey in Heaven.

She is survived by her loving husband of 24 years, Rickard Martin Gradzki; her daughters, Abbigail Cannon, Allison Albrecht (Brian); a son, Robert Cannon (Ashley Purcell); two step-children, Allison, Rickard Gradzki; grandchildren, Austin, Bradon, Cailyn Light, Lincoln, Brinley Maybaugh, Eimy Cannon, Dracen, Envie Andrews; a brother, John Paul Pell; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. “Lorna wishes to spend eternity among the banks of the Passaic River, so her ashes will be spread at a later date.” Arrangements are under the direction of French Funeral Home, 421 E. National Ave. The family kindly requests that memorial contributions be made to: American Kidney Foundation, 6110 Executive Blvd, Suite 10-10, Rockville, MD 20852. To send a message of condolences, visit: www.frenchfuneralhome.com.