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Sherry Farquhar posted a condolence
Friday, March 28, 2025
Richard and Family. Please accept my condolences on the passing of Lorraine. She always had a smile on her face whenever I saw her. It was my pleasure to work with both of you. Please take care of yourselves.
Sincerely,
Sherry Farquhar
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Vivienne Ross lit a candle
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
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My name is Vivienne Ross and it is with a heavy heart I hear about the loss of Lorraine. I had the pleasure to work with her as a 1:1 security guard at Fairfield Park.
During my time shared with her I learned about resilience, patience, empathy, faith, and friendship.
With Lorraine I learned more about how be both an advocate and a friend. Through conversations I learned more about the wonderful woman Lorraine was. Her history, how much she loved her family, and things she loved.
In the mornings or afternoons we’d find a sunny and quiet space to read the Bible or some of her own books. I remember a particular Victorian romance hard-cover she enjoyed us reading together very much.
I also cherish the times we sang in the hallways together Johnny Cash “I walk the line”, singing together without a care in the world. Her smile, on those bright days, could really light up a room, making anyone smile and sing along with her. Her music taste has definitely impacted my own, her playlist saved so I can share it with other residents I have the opportunity to assist.
During dark moments, however many there were, we prayed the rosary together hand in hand. In those moments we were united through faith and patience. I stood beside her and together we both found comfort in those prayers.
Lorraine taught me so much about how to be a good security guard and those lessons I will carry with me for the rest of my career.
I only got to meet her family a handful of times, but I could see how much they loved her. And I knew from our hours of conversations while doing our laps how much she loved them.
I am truly honoured to have had the opportunity to work with this wonderful woman. She touched my heart and helped me learn in ways I didn’t know I needed. Through her I am a better security guard and person.
My greatest coonsolances to her family. I hope that our paths cross again on a sunnier time. Again, I couldn’t be more proud to have met Lorraine. God bless.
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Darlene Robert lit a candle
Sunday, March 23, 2025
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Barb,
So sorry for your family’s loss. May your cherished memories bring you comfort during this difficult time.
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Marrtin& Marguerite Schinkelshoek donated to Alzheimer Society Of Chatham - Kent
Sunday, March 23, 2025
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Marilyn Fuchs posted a condolence
Saturday, March 22, 2025
My sincere condolences to Barb & Janet & all of the Van Damme family.
Marilyn Fuchs
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Tracy Wygiera (Tiffin) lit a candle
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
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Barb, David and Janet
My sincere condolences on the loss of your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your dad at this difficult time.
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Mike Goubert posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Liz and I are sadden to hear of the passing of Lorraine. So many memories for me of her and my mom at school functions and working together with the CWL. Lorraine was soft spoken and a wonderful person. I'm sure all who know her will feel such loss but heaven has gained a new angel. Prayers go out to the family.
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Jane Erickson posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Thinking of you all with sincere sympathy and caring and loving thoughts. Sincerely, Jane Erickson
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George & Carolyn Cornelissen donated to Alzheimer Society Of Chatham - Kent
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Janet, Jason, Kate and Jack. Our thoughts are with your family. George and I are very sorry for the loss of your mother and grandmother. Please accept our condolences and we are sorry were not able to come to visitation.
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Clarence & Celina Feddes lit a candle
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
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Our heartfelt sympathies and prayers are with Lorraine ‘s family.
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Lorrie Handsor posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Barb, Gary, David and all of the Van Damme family we send our condolences to you on your mothers passing. I remember your mom riding her bike through the park in Florida where they stayed for many years in the same park as my parents. They all enjoyed their time there and it was a great time to get together and visit (talk farming). Mom's are missed forever but the memories will live on in everyone. Thinking of you all
Stuart and Lorrie (Welch) Handsor
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Gord and Joanne McDiarmid posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Sincere condolences to the Van Damme family on the passing of Lorraine.
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Linda Schnabel posted a condolence
Monday, March 17, 2025
Sincere condolences to the Van Damme family on the loss of your Mother.
Sincerely Linda and Wayne Schnabel
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Joanne & Con Van Damme posted a condolence
Monday, March 17, 2025
Sending our sincerest condolences on the passing of Lorraine. Keeping her family in our thoughts and prayers. Joanne & Con Van Damme
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Bev and Jeff Beselaere donated to Alzheimer Society Of Chatham - Kent
Monday, March 17, 2025
Hello Uncle Richard and Cousins Barb, David and Janet.
Please accept our sincere condolences. Aunt Lorraine was a special lady. She always made me laugh - naturally comical. May Christ’s peace be with all of you over the next days and months. God bless. Love and hugs.
Bev and Jeff Beselaere
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Pat Tiffin posted a symbolic gesture
Monday, March 17, 2025
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Sincere sympathy to the VanDamme Family on the loss of Lorraine.Your old mail lady from many moons ago.
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Anonymous purchased flowers
Monday, March 17, 2025
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My sincere condolences on the loss of your mother. My thoughts are with you and your family.
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Glen & Margie Richardson posted a condolence
Monday, March 17, 2025
David & Family
We were saddened to hear of your mother's passing! May blessings of comfort, peace and cherished memories surround your family, during this time of sorrow & loss!
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Teresa Quenneville posted a condolence
Monday, March 17, 2025
My very deepest sympathy to Richard and family on the loss of a dear sweet lady. My thoughts and prayers go out to each
and everyone if you. Such great memories of fun times when we were all so young. I sincerely hope your memories will sustain you
through these difficult times.
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Charlene Farrell lit a candle
Monday, March 17, 2025
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My sincere condolences to all of Lorraine’s family.
Thoughts and Prayers are with you at this difficult time.
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Don & Lucille Laprise posted a symbolic gesture
Monday, March 17, 2025
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Dear Lorraine's family, so sorry for your loss. She was a wonderful lady and enjoyed visiting with her when we would meet.
May your precious memories bring you comfort.
With sympathy,
Don & Lucille Laprise
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Carol Ann Bryden posted a condolence
Monday, March 17, 2025
I am so sorry to learn of Lorraine's passing. We attended school together in Wallaceburg and would bump into one another from time to time. She never failed to recall some memory I had almost forgotten and we'd have a laugh together. She was a very kind and compassionate person. My condolences to her family.
Carol Bryden
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Alf and Marney Nichols posted a condolence
Monday, March 17, 2025
We hope that knowing that others care will bring strength and comfort to you and all your family at this most difficult time.
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Georgina S wackhammer posted a condolence
Monday, March 17, 2025
Loraine was a beautiful kind person we worked together at church events so grateful to have know her
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Susan and Dave Stocking lit a candle
Monday, March 17, 2025
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Richard and Family
Our hearts and thoughts are with you.Its never easy to say good bye but your memories will be in your hearts forever
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Marion Depuydt posted a condolence
Sunday, March 16, 2025
Barb & family,
Sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing.My condolences.
Marion Depuydt
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Dave and Gabe Ferguson purchased flowers
Sunday, March 16, 2025
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Dave and Gabe Ferguson
purchased the Spring Garden Basket for the family of Lorraine Van Damme.
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Janet, Jason and family, May you celebrate your Mom's life with wonderful memories. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Dan & Janice Mandeville donated to Alzheimer Society Of Chatham - Kent
Sunday, March 16, 2025
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Uncle Richard, David, Barb and Janet on the passing of your wife, mom. Cherish your memories of her in your hearts. She now is at peace.
Janice & Dan Mandeville
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Tom and Carolyn CoDyre posted a symbolic gesture
Sunday, March 16, 2025
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Richard and family
We are so very sorry on hearing about Lorraine’s passing
She was a lovely person and will truly missed
Tom and Carolyn CoDyre
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Scott and Janice Vandehogen posted a condolence
Sunday, March 16, 2025
Sincerest condolences to the family
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Agnes Soulard posted a condolence
Sunday, March 16, 2025
Richard and family
Please accept my sincere sympathy on Lorraine's passing.
I will always remember that we were roommates when she had Barbara and I had Allan.
Cherish the memories you have which I'm sure are many
RIP Lorraine.
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Agnes (Van Damme/De Schryver) Soulard
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Mary Caron donated to Alzheimer Society Of Chatham - Kent
Sunday, March 16, 2025
Uncle Richard, David, Barbara, Janet and family. So sorry to hear about Aunt Lorraine passing. She is now at peace. My prayers are for you at this time.
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Catherine Van Arkel posted a condolence
Sunday, March 16, 2025
To the Van Damme Family
I will remember your wife, mom, granmother fondly., especially the first time I ever met her... "Oh, you are dating that boy from Dresden and you are from a farm too!" She was kind and generous. Having witnessed her children and grandchildren grow and succeed, she must have been filled with a great sense of pride.
Please accept our sincerest condolences.
Catherine and Woody Van Arkel
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Loraine Shaw posted a condolence
Sunday, March 16, 2025
Extending sympathy to the VanDamme family. Lorraine was always willing to help out wherever needed. She spent many years in our church choir and was always with hands in dishwater at our many church luncheons and turkey dinners. She will forever be missed.
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Terry Ross hardy posted a condolence
Sunday, March 16, 2025
Lorraine and I were cwl members together and any event we held, she was the first one to help clean and get burnt out lightbulbs replaced….asking the knights to bring the big ladder! For pies? Just ask Lorraine and she’d get her pie list and call! Magically 20 pies would appear! Miss u Lorraine and rest in peace my friend.
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Doug Smith posted a condolence
Sunday, March 16, 2025
Dear Barb, Gary and family:
we send our sincere sympathy on the passing of your dear mother.
Doug and Colleen Smith
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Sunday, March 16, 2025
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