Lorraine Edythe Worsley (née Smith), born on July 5, 1926, in Regina, Sask., peacefully passed away on December 13, 2023 at the age of 97 in Sidney, BC.
Lorraine will be remembered for her strength, independence, resilience and her loving, kind, caring, supportive, and generous nature.
Lorraine had a successful career as the first female Bank Manager at Scotiabank in BC. Her dedication and hard work paved the way for future generations in the banking industry.
Lorraine enjoyed various hobbies that brought her joy and fulfillment. She was an avid champion golfer, skilled square dancer, and enthusiastic bridge player. Lorraine also had a talent for sewing and had a passion for music.
Lorraine is survived by her son Russell (Camilla) and grandchildren Christie and Christopher. She is also survived by her daughter Doreen, grandchildren Connor and Liam, daughter-in-law Isabel, grandchildren Nicky and Dave, and great-grandchildren Jaime, Leah and Megan and great-great-granddaughter Annabel. She was preceded in death by her husband Dave, sons David and Billy and son-in-law John. Lorraine also leaves behind many nieces and nephews who will cherish her memory.
Lorraine Edythe Worsley will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her.
May she rest in eternal peace.
A Memorial Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at 2:00 pm, in the Sequoia Centre at McCall Gardens, located at 4665 Falaise Drive, Victoria, BC. Friends and family are invited to come together to honor and remember Lorraine’s remarkable life.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that contributions can be made to the Saanich Peninsula Hospital Foundation – Palliative Unit.
To view the service, please click the video below:
Lorraine’s Tribute Video:
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Gardens
www.mccallgardens.com
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Karen (Carruthers) Kantor
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Nicky Worsley-Johnson I will miss you Grandma! You were an amazing woman and I will cherish our time together! Love you!
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Lex Ryan Many fond memories of Auntie Lorraine. She was a very kind, intelligent woman. She will be missed. Ron and Lex Ryan( Smith)
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Lynne Gartry A wonderful woman and aunt. She will be greatly missed by all as she touched so many lives.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Don & Lynne Gartry (Smith) and family
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Gary Brown My sincere condolences to family and friends,may she Rest In Peace. Gary Brown Quebec City
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Domenic and Paula Frattaroli I will always have the fondest of memories of Auntie Lorraine. Her and Uncle David visiting us on numerous occasions and us travelling to Victoria to visit them. She was always kind, soft spoken and had a terrific sense of humor. She is now with her loved ones who passed before her. She was a true inspiration to so many. Dom and I are so happy we got to see her this past June. May she rest in peace. Xoxo
Dom and Paula
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Linda Del Vecchio Aunt Lorraine was always the epitome of grace and someone to respect. She is with uncle David again and hopefully at peace. Love to all.
Linda Del Vecchio
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David Brown My deepest sympathies. I didn’t see her very often with the distance between us but affectionately remember her from expo 67 may she rest in peace
David Brown
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Val Shields We are sorry to hear about the passing of your Mom. Thinking of you all.
Joan and Val Shields
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Lorraine Mosher A wonderful woman. She’s loved and remembered. My sincere condolences to all the family.
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karen ravenhill An amazing lady I got to meet & hear all about through her loving daughter, Doreen. What lovely memories she has left her family with to cherish forever.
You will be missed greatly but remembered always.
Karen
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Lorraine Carruthers Our beloved family matriarch will be missed. Cherished memories of her smile, enthusiasm, positivity will keep her close in our hearts. We will wear her favourite colour tourquoise to honour her from time to time. Love Lorraine Carruthers (name sake and niece).
So sorry we couldn’t be there for the service, but it was heartwarming and beautiful touching us all, young and old. The tributes reflected how Aunt Lorraine affected us with her warm spirit, interest, and zest for life. She will be deeply missed.