Lorraine moved from the Tofield, AB area to Edmonton in 1946 and started working at Gainer’s packing plant. There she worked with Irene Humphrey who introduced her to her little brother, Floyd, and the rest was history.
Floyd and Lorraine were married in Edmonton on August 23, 1958 and their family began with the arrival of Allison in 1959, followed by 4 sons. In 1967, the family of 7 began their northern adventure by moving to Fort McMurray where they enjoyed a great life until Floyd’s retirement from Syncrude in 1994. They then moved to Niton Junction, AB and loved the small community atmosphere until their recent move to Stony Plain in August of 2020.
Anywhere they lived, Lorraine would immerse herself in the community. She was known as “The Tupperware Lady” in Fort McMurray for many years. She also was very involved in coaching minor hockey, volunteering with the Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary, on the board of the Niton Community Hall, and numerous volunteer hours in all of the communities she lived in.
Lorraine is survived by her husband of 62 years: Floyd; her 5 children: Allison (Kevin) Harpe, Timothy (Loraine), Bradley, Darrell, and Gregory; her 9 grandchildren: Renee (Nathan) Schmuland; Erin, Kayla (Chris), Colin Humphrey; William and Mary-Mae Humphrey; Tyler, Cleveland, Hope Humphrey; her 4 great-grandchildren: Darian (Zachary) Trautman, Camryn, Ryleigh, and Kaiden Schmuland; 2 great-great-granddaughers: Emelia and Ophelia Trautman; her brothers Ralph (Beth) Donald, Dale Donald, and Dennis (Wendy) Donald plus numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents: Alex and Mary Donald; her sister and brother-in-law Esther (Bert) Biglow, her 3 brothers: Bud, Ken, Wayne; and her grandson Joe Harpe.
Due to Covid restrictions, there will be a private memorial service in Niton Junction, AB at a later date.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to:
The Royal Canadian Legion Br. 165,
9317 Huggard Street,
Fort McMurray AB
T9H 1C4
780-743-2329
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