Lorraine Darlene Maudrie

Lorraine attended High school in Engadine, graduated from Sault Ste. Marie High School, and received her associates degree from Washtenaw Community College.

Lorraine retired from Thetford corporation where she worked for over 30 years. She had a variety of different positions over the years from working in the factory to driving a high low. She ended her career as a supervisor in customer service and sales. On this journey, she acquired many lifelong friends.

Lorraine loved singing was actively involved in Sweet Adelines and Voices in Harmony where she enjoyed competitions and performances. She was a proud member of the Sault Ste. Marie tribe of Chippewa Indians. She was also a very active Grammy and enjoyed watching performances, recitals, pinewood derbies and sporting events. She loved spending time in the Upper Peninsula. Every family vacation throughout her life was spent in the Upper Peninsula.

Lorraine is preceded in death by her husband Peewee (Richard); her father Fred Smith; her Mother Jessie (Arthur) Barber; her sister Beverly (James) Vogel; her brothers Gary (Carol) and Marvin Smith.

Lorraine is survived by her sons Terry and Steve (Tracy) Maudrie, daughters Joni (Rick) Mynarcik and Lesa Huger. Also surviving are 7 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.

We would like to thank the exceptional UofM staff at the PD clinic in Ann Arbor, Dr. Segal, Lisa and Libby for the care you have provided through the years.

From her granddaughter Dr. Tara Maudrie-Lowes:

My family said baamaapii, until we see you again, to my Grammy, Lorraine Maudrie this week. I’m deeply grateful I was able to spend time with her before she passed and that her antics and “grammyisms” kept us laughing right up until the end.

While she was deeply funny, above all else she was kind, generous to a fault, and truly embodied unconditional love. She was endlessly proud of all of us and never missed a chance to remind us of it. The world was a better place because of her love.

She is so much of the reason I do the research and work that I do, and I know I’ll carry her love with me always. I love you and I’m so proud of you, Grammy. Until we meet again.

From her grandson Sam Mynarcik:

Saturday afternoon, my Grammy passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family. She was the most caring, kind, fun loving and empathetic person I’ve known. I know I wouldn’t be the person I am today without her. Whether it’d be her crazy driving; her infectious laughter, to even snoring in the movie theaters. There was never a dull moment. I always loved watching movies with you and I’ll miss that most for sure. Thank you for being the best grandparent anyone can ask for, I love you, and say hi to Grampy for me, I know yall have a lot of catching up to do.

“I carry your heart with me, I carry it in mine, I’m nothing without it. Anywhere I go, you go.” -E.E Cummings