Obituaries

LORRAINE ELEONORA SCHMIDT
(NEE SINGLE)

Peacefully and surrounded by family, Lorraine left her earthly home on November 8, 2024, at the age of 86 years. She was predeceased by her beloved husband Herbert in 2014.

She is survived and will be forever missed by her loving daughters; Gerianne Schmidt (Ken Laidlaw) with grandsons Kyle and Cole; Susan Pearce with granddaughters Samantha (Billy Piguet) and Charisse; Lisa Greene (Tom) with granddaughters Alexandra, Jessica and Maya; Krista Summers (Brett) with grandchildren Aidan and Rebecca Arnold; brother Erwin Single (Eleanor); sisters-in-law Eileen Single and Victoria Voth; brother-in-law Richard Schmidt (Eleanor); Sean Summers (Janique) and family; Jordan Summers, as well as many nieces and nephews.

Lorraine was born on September 19, 1938. She grew up in a family of 10 on a farm in Waldersee, MB and attended Cory School. She moved to Winnipeg in 1955 and worked as a secretary at D. Ackland and Son.

On July 6, 1957 she married Herbert Adelbert Schmidt of Waldersee. Their lives were centered around family, and their home was always a welcoming place for family, friends, and neighbors alike.

Lorraine loved to cook and was always trying new recipes. She was constantly busy with her many hobbies such as needlework, sewing, knitting, painting, ceramics, playing bridge, dancing, walking groups, Kinsmen bingo and reading. She was a prolific gardener and would spend hours outside.

Lorraine was an avid fan of the Blue Bombers and Jets and rarely missed watching a game.

Lorraine is described by her grandchildren as creative, resilient, encouraging, wise, talented, determined, loving, funny and tender-hearted.

As her family, we like to believe that she and dad are dancing together again in Heaven.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Cancer Care Manitoba.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at Chapel Lawn, 4000 Portage Avenue on January 10, 2025 at 2:00pm with Pastor Don Engel presiding.