Cecilia Lorraine Levere

Lorraine was predeceased by her husband Clarence; and sister Eleanor Lloyd (Jim). She is survived by her daughters Linda Putz (Barry) and Claire Anderson (Jock); grandchildren Christopher Putz (Cora), Jeremy Putz (Olha), Joel Putz, Jonathan Anderson (Kham), Dana West (Curtis) and Renee Anderson (Lee); Great Grandchildren Caitlyn and Carson Putz, and Hudson, Everett and Levi West; sisters Julie Powell (Herb) and Joan Ford (Bill); brother Ron Chapdelaine (Isabelle); and numerous nieces and nephews.

Lorraine was born near Penzance Saskatchewan, the eldest of five children born to Margaret and Romeo Chapdelaine. Throughout her childhood and teenage years, she helped the family while they ran the local general store in several rural areas of Saskatchewan.

Her father instilled in her a love of music. The two would perform together with Lorraine on the piano and Romeo whistling. Her love of the piano lasted throughout her life.

Around the age of 19, Lorraine enrolled in nursing school with the Grey Nuns. There she made many lifelong friends. Sadly, a year into the program, her father died. It was necessary for her to leave nursing and obtain employment to help support her brother and sisters, thus began the long work experience with Medical and Surgical Associates formerly on 11th Ave.

As a teenager and young adult Lorraine enjoyed an active social life by attending dances at the Trianon Ballroom and Danceland and train trips to Butler’s Fish and Chips at Regina Beach would have been some of her favourites. As a young woman, Lorraine also took a solo trip to New York City.

Lorraine continued working for several years and then reunited with a high school sweetheart, Clarence Levere. They were married in 1957 and moved their mobile home near Lampman Sask., where Clarence worked for the Steelman Gas Company. They welcomed the birth of a daughter Linda, a year later. A couple of years later, Clarence tragically died at the age of 35 with Lorraine pregnant with their second child.

Lorraine and Linda then moved to Regina to be with family. After her second daughter Claire was born, Lorraine moved her daughters into a new home on MacKay Street along with her mother Margaret and brother Ron.

The next several years were spent raising two little girls.

During this time Lorraine became involved with community life through the CWL, volunteering as a Brownie leader and curling. She also began to enjoy some travelling. She and her mother visited Expo ’67 and in the 70’s and 80’s she also enjoyed a trip to Spain with a longtime friend Lynn Langois, winter retreats to Mexico and Arizona with her sisters, and repeated trips to Florida with childhood friend June Esaw.

In the early 70’s Lorraine returned to work at Medical and Surgical Associates, where she remained until her retirement.

1978-86 brought the births of 6 grandchildren- Christopher, Jeremy, Jonathan, Dana, Joel and Renee.

In the early 90’s, Lorraine began her life of condo living, without the worry of lawn care and shoveling. She also became involved as a Strata Council member and played the piano at Extendicare, a nursing home just down the street. At this time, she began a long-term commitment as a volunteer with Wascana hospital where she played the organ for the weekly Catholic service. She would later be acknowledged for 24 years there!

After several years in the condo, it was on to the Bentley Seniors Residence with chef appointed meals, monthly entertainment and more. While there, Lorraine’s interest in music continued as she played organ for the Catholic service and planned and played piano for resident singalongs.

In the new millennium, Lorraine welcomed five great-grandchildren, Caitlyn, Carson, Hudson, Everett and Levi.

During Covid, Lorraine required the attention a care home would give. She was still able to play Tile Rummy and play a little piano.

The family would like to send a special thank you to

JD & C Care home, where Lorraine resided before going to the hospital, and to the compassionate staff at Grace Hospice in the Willian Booth Centre, who cared for Lorraine in her final days.

Linda and Claire would like to acknowledge and thank the MacIsaac family and Karen Ziegler who supported our mother throughout the decades and our friends and family for their support during this time.

A private funeral will be held

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer’s Society of Saskatchewan or Grace Hospice at William Booth Centre are appreciated.