Lorrainne Anne Smith
A private graveside service will be held at the Ripley Cemetery

Cemetery:
Ripley Cemetery
In Memory of
Lorrainne Anne Smith
June 25th, 1961 - September 23rd, 2025

Place of Death

Victoria Hospital- LHSC, London

Obituary

After a battle with cancer, Lorrainne passed away on September 23, 2025. She will be greatly missed by siblings Leonard and Liz Smith, Carl Shaw, Keith Shaw and Pat and John Kane. Predeceased by sisters Joan Sauve and Elaine Emmerton and parents John and Alta Smith.

Lorrainne grew up with her twin brother Leonard on the home farm on the 8th concession of Huron Township where they participated in many shenanigans over the years. She worked for a time in the service industry in Kincardine, but then headed for London to train. She spent many years working in the insurance industry, where everyone appreciated her hard work, as well as her sense of humour. She spent a great deal of time over the years entertaining her many nieces and nephews Jackie, Shane, Richard, John, Holly, Trevor, Crystal, Julie, Pam, Mike, Tyler, Matthew, Jenna, Blake, Jake, Tanesha, Cooper and several great nieces and nephews. She could always make us laugh, even in her last days in the hospital.

Lorrainne was always ready with a caring listening ear and spent many hours on the phone with everyone in the family helping to solve all of life’s problems. She kindly took on many of us as roommates at various times over the years, for long and short periods of time, and helped send us on the next phases of our lives. She made a positive impact on her family and friends that will never be forgotten.

A private graveside service will be held at the Ripley Cemetery. 

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Message from Pattie McLean 2025-10-13 21:56:30
From childhood fun on the farm to teenage antics and the orange pumpkin to the late night calls full of laughter and giggles. I am sure going to miss you my friend! Spread your angel wings and fill heaven with your amazing laughter ♥️
Message from Ron and Gail Lotton2025-10-05 17:52:45
Our deepest sympathy to Leonard and all Lorraine’s family on her passing
Message from Lori Parker2025-10-03 09:05:44
Lorraine was a incredible person in the lives of my daughters, my son in law and my grandchildren who were her neighbours on London. She always stepped in to help whenever she was asked. Lorraine will be missed.
Message from Ron and Helen Rock2025-09-30 23:54:09
Our condolances to the family
Message from Dawna Rutledge2025-09-29 18:09:55
Leonard and families, I was so sorry to hear about Lorrainne's passing. Although I never knew her as an adult, she sounds like an amazing person. Her picture shows that twinkle in her eye that I remember.
Message from Keith Van der Hoek and family2025-09-29 16:58:30
Our Deepest Sympathy for the passing of Lorrainne We have fond memories playing, riding the school bus and a few shenanigans. Rest in Peace Lorrainne ! Keith ,Karen(Dunlop) Va nder Hoek
Message from Alice Marche2025-09-28 17:06:19
Our Condolences go out to Lorrainnes family.She was a pleasure to know.She will be sadly missed by many. RIP❤️🥰🙏🤞
Message from Gail and Brian Johnson2025-09-28 13:12:22
Our deepest condolences to all Lorrainne's family at this sad time. Keep your special memories close. Sincerely Brian and Gail Johnson
Message from Marje Crowe2025-09-27 15:50:54
I am so sorry to hear this. She was an amazing lady. Sincere sympathy to her family, friends, and everyone who had the privilege of knowing her.
Message from Wayne 2025-09-27 11:49:35
My sincere condolences to Lorraine's family. I hope that memories shared at this difficult time help your grieving. I have many fond memories of Lorrainne and time spent at the family farm, Emmerton Beach as well as in London. Rest in Peace.
Message from Katie Greenly2025-09-26 18:42:52
I met Lorraine over 10 years ago when she first started working at London Life. We were coworkers and friends, I was always her “lil Katie”. As we moved through our careers we lost contact but reconnected recently. She was the most wonderful person who gave the best hugs with the most contagious laugh and smile. I am so sorry to her family and friends for the loss of Lorraine.
Message from Kim C2025-09-26 11:39:31
I would like to pass on my sincerest condolences to Lorrainne's family. I met Lorrainne while riding the bus many years ago. The way she stood at the bus stop in her high heels and holding her purse with such confidence and "don't mess with me attitude"; I liked her from the get-go. We became friends and then she was hired at my place of work in 2014/2015 - I was thrilled. I will miss her laughter and sense of humour immensely, but we will see each other again someday.
Message from Laurie and Mike Gallant2025-09-26 08:00:51
Our sympathies to all the families. She always had a smile and lots of laughter.
Message from Helen Orr (Culbert)2025-09-25 23:18:58
Oh the mischief we got into! What fun we had as kids, bus rides on our route of concession 8 & 6 east were great. Rest in peace old friend.
Message from Paul & Allison Wilken & Family2025-09-25 18:50:43
So sorry to hear of Lorrainne's passing, our deepest condolences, Leonard & Family. I have many great memories of growing up close by and spending fun times together. Lorrainne was always a great friend, take care. Allison Wilken, (MacKay).
Message from Sally Harrison 2025-09-25 13:37:56
It is with great sadness that I read of dear Toot passing away. She was a tremendous friend, I have missed her calls, I will remember her always, and that twinkle in her eye. Rest easy my friend 🙏💔
Message from Bonnie Van Horne2025-09-25 10:45:05
My heart goes out to family and friends of this amazing woman!! We sure had a lot of fun and laughs!! You will be GREATLY. missed my friend.
Our deepest sympathy to all on the passing of Toot. We had some fun and laughs , growing up.She will be greatly missed by all.
Message from S2025-09-24 23:07:48
I realize that all who met you know what a kind and compassionate person you were. I will never forget our days together at the farm and the mispent moments of our youth. Your many nieces and nephews were lucky to have you in their lives. Leonard, my deepest condolences for the loss of your beloved Toot.
Message from Carol Pollard Goebel2025-09-24 22:29:08
I am so sad to see that Lorrianne passed. She was such a great friend all through our life together. Was still the amazing Toot, when l visited her a couple of weeks ago. She will be missed, my heart goes out to you all. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you all. Hugs!
Message from Veronica2025-09-24 21:59:45
I am so sad about the loss of Lorrainne. She was such a kind person. I will always remember her laugh. She was strong during this difficult time but was always silly and wanting to help others whenever she could. My heart goes out to her family. May she rest in eternal peace.
Message from REGINALD AUDET2025-09-24 21:55:37
As pams husband tooth was greatly involved with us and our kids ,you could always rely on the truth to any questions whether you wanted it or not a straight that served us well over the years I will miss the Christmas chats over a drink and a smoke, always has been and always will be one of my favorite humans on earth condolences to the family I truly feel your pain love Reggie ❤️
Message from Jason Hulzebos2025-09-24 21:21:08
Dear the Smith Family, Hi its Jason Hulzebos from Blyth,Ontario I'm sorry for your guys loss.