Ferrar, Lorraine Marie (Nee David)

Ferrar,Lorraine Marie (Nee David)

With her family by her side, Lorraine Ferrar passed away on June 17, 2023 in Neepawa, MB. Lorraine Marie David was born on April 13, 1941 in Calgary, AB. The only daughter of Wilbur and Mary David, Lorraine grew up with 6 brothers, Pete, Les, Roy, Fred (Butch), Ron and Larry, in Belfast and Valleyfield (Calgary), AB. 

Lorraine was a caretaker for most of her life, starting at a young age with her family and in particular for the younger David brothers. She always looked out for them, which no doubt created the foundation of her resilient quality. At the age of 16, Lorraine started working at Burns meat packing plant in Calgary and worked there until marrying Earl Ferrar on Sept 5, 1959. They made their family home in Valleyfield and in 1964 Lorraine became a mother to their son Donald, who sadly passed a few hours after his birth. In 1965 her first daughter Lori was born, followed by her second daughter, Marcie in 1967. Lorraine returned to the work force at Old Dutch in 1975, quitting for the summer months so that she could be home with her kids. Then in 1979 she began working for Alberta Distillers until she retired in 2006. After retirement Lorraine lived in Strathmore but divided her time between Alberta and Manitoba, to spend time with and help family where she could. After the death of her daughter Marcie, Lorraine made a permanent move to Plumas, MB in the fall of 2020 to be closer to Lori. 

In her younger years Lorraine loved horse back riding and playing baseball. Lorraine continued to play baseball as an adult and was known for being one of the toughest players on her team after breaking her finger nearly in half when catching what would have been a homerun ball. But it didn’t stop her from returning to the sport she loved. Lorraine loved country music and one of the highlights of her life was meeting country singer Bill Anderson at a concert she attended with Marcie. In her retirement Lorraine spent many years travelling with Lori, including bus tours, a cruise and multiple road trips. She was also a worthy adversary in the games of crib and shuffle board. 

Lorraine had a great sense of humour and always loved to hear about what funny things her great grandchildren had to say and what kind of mischief they would get into. She had a big heart, making an impact on everyone who was blessed to know her. She had so much pride and joy for everyone she cared about. When she was in your corner you certainly felt it and if you made it into the newspaper, you’d better believe she would have saved all of the clippings. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her. 

Lorraine is survived by her daughter Lori Speiss (Gordon), grandchildren Ashleigh Jamieson (Scott), Jimmy Kawohl (Stacy), Tyler Rehaume (Stephanie) and Jenniffer Speiss (Colin), great grandchildren James, Peyton, Sawyer, Nathan, Addison, Sadie, Aurora, Lincoln, Carson and Chandler, bonus great grand daughter Brooklyn, brothers Les David (Linda), Ron David (Barb), and Larry David (Dianne), sisters in law Pearl David and Marina Adamson as well as numerous nieces and nephews. 

Lorraine is predeceased by her infant son Donald, parents Wilbur and Mary David, husband Earl Ferrar, grandson Ryan Rehaume, daughter Marcie Rehaume, and brothers Pete David, Butch David and Roy David. 

A memorial service will be held in Strathmore, AB on Saturday, September 30th, 2023 – 11:00 at the Royal Canadian Legion, 230 2nd Ave Strathmore, AB. 

The family would like to thank Dr. Brian Milligan for his care of Lorraine over the last few years and the staff at the Neepawa Health Centre for their care and compassion. 

“Don’t put off until tomorrow what you can do today”

Clarkes’s Funeral Home Gladstone, Manitoba In care of arrangments