We regret to announce that the glue of our family, Lorraine, has passed away.
She is survived by her dearest sister Viola (Robert) Ellithorpe. Her three children Ken (Cheryl) and Carrie of Kamloops and Bob (Carla) of Nassau, Bahamas. She loved unconditionally all of her six grandchildren and her special great-grandchild Raina. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Mom is predeceased by her parents Tomaso and Zelinda. Lorraine missed greatly her husband Andy whom for 57 years were side by side, in, well, everything.
Lorraine spent many years as secretary/treasurer for the Pritchard Community Association as well as the Ladies Auxiliary. Very often mom would be on the phone arranging dances, potlucks, teas, and the annual Funfair. She was also an active member of the Chase Legion. We could count on her in fundraising, driving, watching, and chaperoning all school activities.
Our family had a love of sports, whether playing or watching. However, when mom became an avid tennis fan, watching from 2 am to 8 am she received a lot of teasing. Tennis is not a sport!! Yet dad would make up the draw, record the results and ask if there were any upsets before she went to get some sleep.
Camping and fishing were also yearly events. We have many fond memories of time spent at Niskonlith Lake where we will invite family and close friends for a nice picnic to celebrate her life.
Thank you to all the 1st responders, Emergency, ICU, PAR staff, nurses, doctors, and gastrologists from Royal Inland Hospital
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