Lorraine Verne (Garrison) Thackeray
1934 - 2020
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With sad, heavy hearts, we announce the passing of a much loved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother and friend. Lorraine Verne Thackeray (nee Garrison), born January 23, 1934 in Merritt, BC, passed away at home during the wee morning hours of Sunday, September 6, 2020. She touched the lives of so many with her incredible love, humor, strength and grace. She will be missed by so many, but none so much as her loving family; Husband of 63 years William Thackeray, Children; Cecile Thackeray (Bruce Smith), Theresa Martin "nee Thackeray" (Stephen), Paul Thackeray (Joey-Lynn) and "adopted" daughter Margot Jacobs. Grandchildren; Jennifer (Serge), Alex, Nathaniel, Ryan (Brittany), Courtney (Douglas), Chad, Abby M, McKenna, Brooks (Rebecca), Robin, Abby S, Jordan, Justin, and her special newest addition she waited for, Great (first) granddaughter; Ellis. Our hearts are comforted knowing that she is reunited with her best friend Marcelle Ouellet, and many other loved ones. Special thank you to Nurse Monette for her dedication and exemplary care of Mom over the last few months. And to many of the great Physicians, Chiropractors, Naturopaths and other practitioners that cared for her over the years. The family will received friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, (Pickering Village) Ajax 905-428-8488 on Sunday, September 13, 2020 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Cremation. Lorraine's ashes will be brought back to her native BC to rest near her beloved mountains and the Tulameen river. Lorraine loved flowers and children. Donations may be made to a children's charity of your choice or to your local hospital. Online condolences may be made at www.mceachniefuneral.ca

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Published in Durham Region News on Sep. 11, 2020.
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September 12, 2020
To Cecile and family. We send our love and heartfelt condolences to each of you and especially to Bill. A huge gap in your lives has appeared but perhaps softened by her being at peace and now resting. Our memories, which will stay with us and guide us, include a person committed to her adult children, and her family in general. An indomitable and enduring spirit that carried her through adversity. Direct and straightforward talk and a richness of personality that had an impact if you met her. I will personally miss our occasional phone calls that deeply touched me and forever I will remember her fabulous dress sense and total coordination of outfits. Due to Covid 19 concerns we will not be there tomorrow but be clear we are there in every other way.
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