It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Christine Lorraine Dykes (nee Walker), mother, grandmother, aunt, sister, great grandmother, and beloved friend to many in the community of Inverness and beyond.
Lorraine was surrounded by family and friends, and we lost an angel on August 2, 2024. We all feel love and comfort in our hearts that she is now at peace.
A loving mother to Larry (Lisa), and Ann (Frank); grandmother to Lee , Jeff, Steven, Jamey and Tina; aunt to numerous nieces and nephews and cousins; great-grandmother to Dante and Allison; and sister to Mickey (Betty) Walker.
Lorraine was born in Inverness, Cape Breton on June 2, 1937 to a large family of 11 siblings. She moved to Ontario in the 1950's and settled in Toronto. She married and had 2 children with Lawrence Lariviere. After a few years, they were divorced. She continued as a single mom, sometimes working 3 jobs to raise her family.
In the early 1970's, Lorriane married Harry Dykes and they moved back to Inverness. Replanting her roots, Lorraine worked at various jobs and volunteered on communities.
Her laughter and smile brightened the rooms wherever she went. She will be greatly missed by all of us that knew and loved her. Lorraine loved family, friends, music, baking, socializing and dancing.
Lorraine was predeceased by her husband, Harry Dykes; parents, Margaret and John Dan Walker; sisters. Rose "Gickie", Immaculata "Mac", Isabel; and brothers, Geordie, Wally, Lauchie, Hughie, Alexander and Jamie.
Please join us for visitation on August 6, 2024 from 4-8 pm or August 7, 2024 from 10-10:45 am in Inverness Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be held on August 7, 2024 at 11:00 am in Stella Maris Church, Inverness. Father Danial will be officiating.
No flowers please- a donation to Stella Maris Furnace Fund in Inverness would be deeply appreciated.
Online condolences may be made to: www.invernessfuneralhome.com
