Surrounded by family, after a courageous battle at LHSC- University Hospital, London on Tuesday, June 12, 2018, of Exeter, in her 58th year. Best friend forever of Marilyn Lightfoot of Exeter. Cherished aunt of Theresa and Adam Case of Grand Bend, Ashley Gallagher of London and Jenn and Chad Patterson of Zurich, and Jen Lightfoot of Lucan, and Jamie and Sarah Lightfoot of Toronto. Dear great-aunt of Jacob and Dawn Case; Jadyn and Chase Patterson. Fondly remembered by best friend Lorie Lightfoot and Jeff Casey of Exeter. Dear niece of Norris and Judy Hearn of Sarnia and family. Always remembered and loved by the Lightfoot family and her many friends. Predeceased by her parents Joyce (Hearn) Gallagher and Raymond Gallagher, and special mother Doris Lightfoot. Always missed by her 4 legged companions Daisy and Dodge and reunited with her dog Barney.
A celebration of Lorraine’s life will be held at the Exeter Legion – Branch #167, 316 William Street, Exeter on Saturday, June 16, from 2-3 PM with Words of Remembrance held at 3:00 PM. Haskett Funeral Home, Exeter (519-235-1220) entrusted with arrangements. Cremation with a private interment at Exeter Cemetery at a later date.
Donations to Huntington’s Society, OSPCA, or Diabetes Canada would be appreciated by the family.
” order_by=”sortorder” order_direction=”ASC” returns=”included” maximum_entity_count=”500″]
We are always willing to go where called upon but this image shows a visual of the communities that our included in our initial transportation fee. We offer a 40km radius from any of our 5 locations (Arva (London), Exeter, Lucan, Seaforth, and Zurich). Any mileage beyond the included 40km will be charged a rate of $2.50/km (one way travel only).
Marion Parsons & Family
Dear Marilyn, Lorie, Jeff & Family ….
It is with saddened hearts that we are sending our sincerest sympathy to all of you on the loss of your dear and loving friend, Lorraine. She was a remarkable person both beautiful inside and out.
May your cherished memories put a smile on your face and comfort you through these difficult days ahead. “Death leaves a heartache no one can heal; Love leaves a memory no one can steal.” You have so many wonderful family, friends, neighbours and community – supporting you.
May God keep you in his loving arms, as you grieve and celebrate Lorraine’s life. She is now resting in the arms of the angels and may her journey to the next life be as great as she was on earth.
So sorry for your loss – HUGS to all!
Marion Parsons & Family
Lori Kennedy
Hi – so very sorry to hear about Lorraine – she was a very special person and I know she will be kept alive by all of the fond memories and lifetime you all shared together – take care of each other – Love Jim Beaver, Lori and Wade Kennedy
Jackson Family
Please accept our deepest sympathy. May those precious memories be foremost in your hearts and minds during this difficult time.
Isaiah 25:8
Doug and Noreen smith
Heartfelt condolences on the loss of such an amazing woman. She had the heart of gold for all she has done between helping. Coaching or just be a good supportive fan in the stands. She will be missed by many. Rest in sweetest peace . wear your halo and wings with pride Lorraine you have earned them for the amazing person you are
Kim Rush
Marilyn, Lori and family
I am so sorry to hear of Lorraine’s passing. May you cherish and find comfort in the memories you have created together through the years. Rest in peace Lorraine.
thinking of you all,
Kim Rush
Belinda Sauder
Dear Marilyn,
So sorry to hear of Lorraine’s passing. Our deepest sympathy to you. Lorraine was a wonderful person.
Belinda Sauder& Dan Heywood
Maggie Koricina
Marilyn,
So sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you during this
difficult time.
Shirley Smith
Sorry for your loss Marilyn and family ..Hugs and prayers are with u . Laurie was such a fighter and .glad I got to meet her .
Gary and Rosemary Heisler
Marilyn
Our sincere sympathy as your mourn the loss of your dear friend Lorraine.Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Carla Revington
Dear Marilyn,
Please accept my heartfelt condolences at Lorraine’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and all her family at this difficult time. Cherish the happy memories.
Sylvie Ramsay
My deepest sympathy goes out to Marilyn and family. Lorraine was a great person and an awesome team leader. I truly enjoyed working with Lorraine which was too short. Rest in peace my friend.
Madeleine. Schmidt
Marilyn
Deepest condolences to you and Lorreine family
Bob and Elaine England
Our condolences to the family.
Marion Jeffery
Marilyn , Theresa and Adam and families,
So sorry to hear about the passing of Lorraine. Our sincere condolences .
Love Shawn and Marion Jeffery
Linda & Dave Smith
Marilyn so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Kelsey Hern
Marilyn, Ashley and Theresa,
My deepest sympathies to you all. Lorraine was such a wonderful influence on my life growing up and I’m so sorry to hear about your loss.
Katelyn (squire) Taylor
Marilyn,
So sorry to hear of the loss of Lorraine. My deepest condolences. Sending thoughts and prayers to you during this difficult time.
Larry & Sharon Gibson
Dear Marilyn and family, so sorry to hear that heaven got another angel. So sorry for your loss
John and Pat Ward
Marilyn
So sorry to hear about Lorraine. We send our deepest sympathy during this difficult time to you and your families. May your fond memories of Lorraine help ease the pain in the days to come. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
kathie glover
i am so sorry to hear of her passing , she has had a long hard go . my deepest sympathy to you xoxo
Liz Hodgins
Marilyn & Families,
I am so sorry to hear of Lorraine’s. She is in a much better place, free of pain. I remember happy times working with Lorraine at London Life, she was a very harder worker and took her testing of “Product Illustrastrations” very seriously. It was hard to get anything by Lorraine.
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Big hugs,
Liz
LauraLee Lightfoot
Sending my deepest sympathies to you all!! When I think of Lorraine…I think of baseball parties and tournament dances in the egg building! Lorraine was always so much fun!! I can hear that song “Put me in coach!!” I remember us singing that, at one of those parties!! I’ll never forget her her laugh, her smile and her contagious spirit!! She will be greatly missed by all who knew her!! Bless you Marilyn, for caring for her. It is never easy to care for a loved one who is failing! Big hugs to you and Lou!!
Mark@Judy Cronyn
Dear Marilyn and Lorie
We are so sorry to hear of Lorraine’s passing, she was a wonderful person inside and out.
Know that we are thinking of you all at this difficult time. Hugs
George and Sue Wilson
Marilyn and family, We are very saddened by Lorraine’s passing. She put up a good fight. You have our heartfelt sympathy. She is with you every day. Cherish your precious memories and have a smile each day. You were wonderful baseball coaches. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Hugs. George and Sue Wilson, Cathie Wuerth, Judi Wilson and Tracy DeGroot
Jessie Brown
Marilyn, Jen & Family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. Lorraine was always kind to me and was certainly a fighter. You are all in my thoughts.
Hugs,
Jessie
Diane Spearing
My dear Marilyn.. I am so very sorry for your loss. You were such an amazing friend to Lorraine. Your friends here at London Life are thinking about you during this very difficult time. Love you and God bless!
Dan & Julie Turkheim
Marilyn & Lorie – Our sincere condolences to you and yours on the loss of your dear friend, Lorraine. May she rest in peace now. Treasure all your many memories. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Hugs, Dan & Julie
Wendi Schwindt
Dear Marilyn and family…I was so sorry to hear about Lorraine. She was a kind and wonderful person who’s smile could light up a room. Prayers and thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Susan and John Van Aarsen
Marilyn and family – our heartfelt condolences to all of you during this difficult time. We didn’t know Lorraine well but we know how much you all loved her. She is at peace now. Please take care of each other.
JoAnne Pickering
Marilyn so sorry to hear of Lorraine’s passing sending big hugs! Keep your great memories Close to help you through this very sad time!! JoAnne Pickering
Tracy Harrison
Marilyn and family,
I’m truly sorry for such sadness and grief. My thoughts are with you.
Kindly
Tracy
Dylan Langille
Marilyn our condolences to your family and to all Lorraine touch.
Donna Henderson
Sorry to hear of Lorraine’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. She is now free of her fight with HD, but I know she will be missed by many.
Francis Denomme
Marilyn
I am very sorry for your loss my thoughts and prayer’s are with you
Lesley Pfaff
I am sorry for everyone’s loss she was a good woman ..I was around her quite a bit as a kid when she was at Doris s in Huron park as my grandpa was always there as well ..it is such a great loss my condolences to the family
Sandi Brintnell
Marilyn and family,
Sorry for your loss of Lorraine. Sending our condolences and prayers.
Sandi and Rob Brintnell
Bob and Theresa Parsons
Dear Marilyn and family, We are so very sorry to hear of Lorraines’ passing. She fought the good fight, and now is at peace and free from pain. Cherish all your beautiful memories to help you through this very difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Cheryl Bilodeau
Marilyn and Family, Steve and I and the kids are sending our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time, we will miss her laugh and her big smile!! You always had her back, and we all thank you for that! She’s at peace now, we all have an angel watching over us!!
Thinking of you Cuz!!
Love ya!
Steve and Cheryl Bilodeau & Family
Ron & Merna Scott
Dear Marilyn
Sorry to hear about Lorraine’s passing. Thinking of you during this difficult time.
Sherry Bodkin (Froats)
Marilyn,
I am so sorry to hear about Lorraine’s passing. I know she meant the world to you and to your family for many years. She was lucky to have you taking care of her . Keep her memory alive with all the wonderful time you have had together and all your years of coaching. God speed to Lorraine, may she rest in peace❤️
Bill & Joanne Hodge
Marilyn & Lorie, So very sorry to hear about Lorraine. She will surely be missed by all. Our thoughts and prays are with the entire family.
Gary &Linda Hayter
Marilyn Gary and l are so sorry to hear of Lorraine,s passing. Our thought,s and prayers are with you. Hold on to all the great memories, they will help you through the tuff times ahead.
Judy & Norrie Hearn
Aunt Judy & Uncle Norrie
June 13,2018.
Marl, you did a Great job taking care of Lorraine, Dr. App,Taking her to and from the hospital we are so lucky to have you in Lorraine life and ours, she always had her private nurse between you and Lou, She is looking down with mom & dad, Barney & Uncle Bill, Playing Bingo or cards so you put that smile back on your face, be proud
for everything you did for you BEST FRIEND, RIP Lorraine. ( Love you all ) Aunt Judy & uncle Norrie. xxxooo
Kim McKay
My deepest condolences Marilyn, Lori and Jeff
I hope your fond memories will help you in such a sorrowful time.
Dianne Skinner
To Marilyn and Lorie and family
Sorry for the loss of Lorraine you are in my thoughts and prayers
Mike & Leanne Restemayer
We are so saddened to hear of Lorraine’s passing. What a wonderful person inside and out. I will forever remember her cheering us on at ball. May you all find comfort in the many wonderful memories made together.
Jessie Shanks
My deepest sympathies on the passing of Lorraine. Thinking of you all.
Alida Struyke & Mickie Struyke-Laurin
Lorraine was an angel on Earth. She always had a smile and.a r kind word I will always remember how wonderul an aunt she was to her nieces and their children.. A geart inspration and left footprints of love in their hearts. RIP Angel in heaven.
Our deepest sympathy to Marilyn, Jenn and family. Hugs from Oma Struyke and Mickie
Bill & Anne LeCourtois
Our heart felt condolences to the Gallagher and Lightfoot families, Rest in Peace Lorraine
Bill & Anne LeCourtois
Glenda & Pete Wuerth
Dear Marilyn and family…..so very sorry to hear about Lorraine . Know that you are in our thoughts….keep your memories close to your heart and know that she will be with you always…..HUGS…????
Marilyn Waldeck
Very sad to hear of the loss of Lorraine-I did not know her well but look back to the times we all played slow pitch and had some good times. Way to young to have left us and trust that she is in good hands and at peace.
Denise Troyer & Ralph Batten
May fond memories of Lorraine bring you comfort during this hard time in your life. Look back on all the good memories you were able to have and smile at the fact that you were able to share these before she passed away. Our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Ralph & Denise
Wendy Meidinger
Our thoughts & prayers are with Marilyn & all of Lorraine’s family & friends. It was an honour to call Lorraine our friend. RIP & give Barney a hug!
Wendy Meidinger
Les Coleman
Mary Monteith
Marilyn my deepest sympathy keeping you in my prayers, Lorraine is now at peace!!
Bev Dayman
Mare, Sherrie,Jen, Sarah and Jamie my thoughts are with you all at thei very difficult time.
Lorraine was always up for a good time and She will be missed.
I have fond memories of her in the many years I have known her from the Lightfoot house.
Please know I am thinking of you all at this difficult time and send you all hugs and my condolences
Bev Dayman
Tom and Muriel Dalrymple
So sorry for your loss, Marilyn…you stuck by her in her ups and downs and now hope you find peace knowing she is at peace also….Hugs, Muriel
Wendy Case
Marilyn, Theresa, Adam, Jacob and Dawn, Ashley, Lorie and family,
Our deepest sympathy to everyone. Such a hard time. Lorraine fought a hard battle and is no longer suffering. Each one of you was so very important to her. Find peace in knowing you provided excellent care and support as she struggled with her illnesses these last few months. She is the perfect guardian angel to our grandchildren whom she loved so very much. Love, Pete and Wendy Case
Randy and Carolyn Redmond
We are so ….so ….sorry to hear about Lorraine. Such a tragedy that she is gone. I will always remember the good times growing up with her and all the laughs we all shared together. MAY GOD BLESS YOUS AND KEEP YOU CLOSE AT THIS TIME. Thinking of yous…thoughts and prayers.
Paul & Beth Anstett
So sorry to hear about Lorraine – our neighbourhood will be less without her. “Those we love don’t go away. They’re all beside us every day, unheard, but always near. Still loved, still missed and forever dear.”
Allen and Marjorie Oke
Marilyn, we will surely miss our neighbour and friend…may your sorrow soon turn to fond memories.hugs
Mel & Kathy Winger
Marilyn , Lorie , Jeff , we are so sorry for your loss , she fought a difficult battle . Is now at peace and free of pain. Our sympathy to you and your Family.
Sue and Line Hearn
Marilyn & Family our deepest condolences, her fight is over and she is resting in peace. Lorraine is playing cards with her mother and Barny is by her side. Love ya.
Melanie MacDonald
My sincere condolences. Lorraine was one of the first people I met when I moved to Huron Park in the late 70s. Marilyn, you will forever have an angel.
Andrea Alexander
~Marilyn & Lorie~
So sorry to hear of Lorraine’s passing. She sure gave it her best fight and now is at peace, in a beautiful place. Cherish all the wonderful times you shared together. Your friends are here for you. Hugs
Cathy Batten
Dear Marilyn, Lori and Families
Sending my sincere condolences to you all at this sad time. Lorraine put up such a fight with her health. Cherish all the good times the 3 of you shared & all the smiles. Thinking of you all.Hugs. Xo. ❤️
Wayne & Lorene Lightfoot
Lorraine was always thought of as a member of our big family. She was so strong and brave but now she can rest with no more pain. We will all miss her at our family gatherings. Marilyn & Lorie know you gave so much to her and she loved you both.
Tina Riley-Ankers
I am so sorry to hear about Lorraine’s passing. I have such good memories of her and Marilyn when they were my baseball coaches. May she rest in the sweetest peace and no more pain. Fly with the angels and wear your wings proud you so deserve.
Thinking of all of her family and friends at this time
Tina and Brad Ankers
Lorne and Linda Morley
Another Angel has gotten her wings- Lorraine you were part of the Family and are going to be so missed-we had some really good times – we are going to miss you so much but now you have no more pain-RIP (sister)
Love Lorne and Linda
Brenda Palsa
Marilyn my deepest condolences this is so sad to hear- she gave such a great fight and now is at peace – cherish your memories
Rose and Dale Erb
Marilyn, know that Lorraine will be walking with Joyce and Barny now.Our condolences to you and the family .
Barbara Schwartz Bielek
Marilyn Lori Jeff
Our deepest sympathy goes out to you in this difficult time. I remember playing hockey and going to school with Lorraine and you girls… those are the memories I will cherish … she will be missed by all that knew her.
Barb and Doug ( Schwartz) Bielek