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Kevin DesRoches posted a condolence
Thursday, January 12, 2023
Lorraine was my mother . She was a very caring person,always there to listen and support us children growing up. She was a school teacher in a seperate school system for many years. She was my grade 4 teacher at one point at St.Bernadettes Catholic school in Ajax. Mom and I shared a love of stamp collecting for many , many years. I will miss my mom very much. Love you mom.xxoo
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Northwest Healthcare Properties posted a condolence
Thursday, January 12, 2023
We are thinking of you during this difficult time. With heartfelt condolences from Dave, your colleagues and friends at Northwest.
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Suzanne posted a condolence
Thursday, January 12, 2023
What can I say that hasn't been said. My Mom was a very loving Mother to us all. We had a few things in common. Our love of books and Happy Meals. I will miss her dearly. Rest in Peace Mom. Xox
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Robin DesRoches posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
How can I possibly sum up my favorite person on this earth and now, residing in the eternity to come? Mom was my very best friend, and I'm going to be forever missing her here. Deeply. This was never something I could mentally prepare for, less emotionally. I'm broken without my Momma.
My memories of her are something like this lately:
She loved Baking cookies with Raina (and sometimes included me, too), playing Bingo (and grumbling about men who play Bingo, apparently it is a women's only game, who knew?! ♀️), watching Murder She Wrote and all things that made us all worry if one day, her plot would come to pass..., taking us all on individual trips, because Mom was all about being fair (and honest, especially about not using your TTC pass for more than one transfer), watching the News daily (and worrying afterwards), playing Rack-o while waiting on the laundry to dry so that we could do the laundry dance whilst folding the sheets, taking us to the movies when we were little (our faves were 'All Dogs Go To Heaven', and 'Oliver & Co.', doing 1000+ piece Puzzles together, drinking the finest box wines (and letting me taste sample them all, doing crosswords with Dad, entitled 'the Queen of Jeopardy' by yours truly, AND Wheel of Fortune...but I bet not everyone knew she was on a real game show once with her old coworker. Bumper Stumpers!! She hated to drive and I actually found out why one day, she also hated the turn signal and changing lanes! Mom had so many stories about her Mom, Nellie and she always talked about her brother Ted. She loved to remind me about the times her Grandfather would tell her about Ireland and how the rain smelled off the coast in the Springtime, so I just had to go and experience it for myself...twice! I just always wished we had gone there together, but I guess for once, she lived vicariously through my experience. She had sooo many memories of her many travels in her 89 years of living! Mom was the absolutely, hands down, very best hugger and for sure she had the most beautiful handwriting, I loved receiving her gifts this year (somehow, I just knew they could be the last ones from her in her beautiful penmanship, so I cried upon receiving them). She didn't like people who hurt her children, she loved her McD's Kcup coffees (apparently unlike Dad, with Sweetener), she loves Dad dearly and always spoke about how well he took care of her, she fiercely loves all of us, and I just know she is putting in a good word for me in Heaven, especially because the Lord knows I need her to. She is holding my little girl as I type this and her own and I know she is smiling and healthy once again. I knew this day had to come, but dang it, I wish I could have hugged her once more before it did. Mom. I love you so much and I'm never going to forget the things you taught me. Do something with my hair (I did something special yesterday), make my bed because there's nothing better than a fresh bed to climb into at night, and don't get pregnant...well, we know how that advice has helped me curb and dodge baby daddy drama in the past! Most of all, I will miss feeling like I had home in you, Mom. You were home. Dad, too...but we all know it'll never be the same and we have to adjust and just continue on and live without you now. It's going to be so hard for a while. This too shall pass, I know, as will this life for all of us someday, but I will forever cherish you and so many memories of our life together, Momma. You are still, and will always be the most amazing person I have ever met and I wish I would have written down your story for everyone to know you, too! I can't wait to see you again! I miss you so much already,
Love,
Your little girl, 'Robyn' Ann- :(
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Diane Lewis posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
Sending prayers and heartfelt condolences to Ray and family. We never got to spend very much time together, but each time was memorable. Rest easy, you will be remembered lovingly.
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Susan Sinclair posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
I remember going back to Raina's house after school in either grade 7 or 8, I remember Mrs. Matson always being friendly when we arrived and bringing us a plate of cookies. I always thought she was a pretty and kind lady. Condolences to the family
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Richard Doria posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
It was always a pleasure seeing Lorraine. She was always pleasant and cheerful. A real gem. She will be surely missed.
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Paul Weeks posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
Paul Weeks
I am writing on behalf of Anna.
Anna loved her mom so very much she looked forward to our trips to Windsor to visit every opportunity we had.
For myself she was the best loving thoughtful and generous mother-in-law I could ever have asked for. Rest In Peace Lorraine. Love Paul.
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Janine Layzell posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 10, 2023
It is with great sadness that Lorraine has passed from our family. We loved her dearly, she always had a smile when she greeted us and a story to tell. My Mom always shared memories of her as a young girl. She sure had an interesting life and lived it to the fullest. I am sure Aunt T and Cecile are chatting with her right now. Love to all the family.
Janine, Bob and family.
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C Scott posted a condolence
Monday, January 9, 2023
Dear Kevin. Your mom was lovely. I have great memories of her. Love Claudette and family.
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Raina posted a condolence
Monday, January 9, 2023
Mom loved to laugh at a joke, share a memory and make you wish you knew her longer. She will always be missed and loved.
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Janna DesRoches posted a condolence
Monday, January 9, 2023
I have fond memories of visiting grandma at the flea market. She would leave her table with us and let us pick something from the market to take home - I had picked a Hanson brothers poster one of those times.
There were a few times grandma came to Petawawa to stay with us when mom and dad needed some help, one time in particular when dad had hip surgery.
I can hear grandma’s laugh - which I’d best describe as a chuckle.
Rest well grandma and thinking of you all - Ray, Raina, Suzanne, Kevin, Robin and dad.
