Lorraine Francess Nolan

Boozhoo, Lorraine ndizhnakaaz, Gitigaan Ziibiing ngii-binjibaa, Mooka’ang July 10 2026 , Bangishmog July 10 1948 , Maang ndoodem.

Her exceptional talents in sewing, quilting, and traditional craftsmanship earned admiration from leaders and respected individuals across Canada. She proudly passed these skills on to her children, ensuring her knowledge and artistry would continue through future generations.

Predeceased by her parents Ida Jones and Norman Jones, her siblings Carl , Wilbert Baa, Glen & Alice Baa, Edward Baa & Stella, Martin Baa & Beatrice, Marcella & Mike, Ralph Baa, Wayne Baa, Wesley Baa, Louella Baa. She will also be missed by many many nieces and nephews.

Wife of late husband Rick Nolan of 41 years and leaving behind life long partner Ron Nichol late wife Marsha, Mike Nichol & Bri, Oakley, Danica and Cameron. Rhonda & Jerry McDonald, Ronald & Shantel Nichol and their sons Drake, Dallas and Dylan and Daughter Ashley Nichol and Alivia, Jerry Nichol & wife Sarah. Richard Nichol & Marnie, Chad, Taylor, Teegan, Karen & Richard Bouchard, Chris, and Andrew Nichol. Sister-in-law to Katie (Albert), Rod Baa & Eileen, Rita & Joe Baa, Arlene & Charlie Baa, Tom Baa & Barb, Terri Baa & Marie Baa , Barb, Joey, Ted & Sandra, Steve & Coleen and Janice & Shawn.

Life long friend and cousin Melinda Goodchild Jones and her daughter Melanie & Sly. Life long member of the bubble gum club. Best friend Beatrice Jones. Friends Tony Walker, Rick, Leerma White, Annette Bouchard, Ann Stuboddin, Sharla and Late Jim Charrette, Terry Henderson & Karen Ann.

Loving Mother to Steve & Emily, Ryan Baa, Jon & Chantale, Steven & Honey and Andrew. Charlene, Mike & Deanna, Makwa, Yintah, Bradley, Janine, Luvlee-Roze, Sophie ,Nahko ,Jen & Tyler and John. Rich & Donna, Rich Jr, Connor & Noah, Adam, Lakely and Mayson. Lorinda & Dwayne, Natasha & Andrew, Ares, Michelle & Lloyd, Lauralee Baa, Rickilee and Dwayne. Sheri, Loretta & Brandon, Aurora, Silas, Blake, Lucas, Talen, Journey, Nickolas, Robert Baa, Levi, Sam, Sequoia.

God children: William Jones, Dennis Nolan, Kyle Armstrong. Matthew "Big Daddy" Jones.

Reunited with daughter Janine, her grandsons Ryan, Rob, and great grand daughter Lauralee.

Thanks to Jessica Belleau's Garden River Home Care and Team and Jessica Figures of Sault Area Hospital indigenous Patient Navigators for your care and compassion.

Family and friends are invited to visit Garden River Community Centre on Tuesday July 14, 2026 from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the service the following day, Wednesday July 15 at Garden River Community Centre at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations (made payable by cheque or online) to the Alzheimer Society would be greatly appreciated by the family. Please visit www.arthurfuneralhome.com obituaries section to leave a message of condolence as a keepsake for the family.