June 25, 1940- January 12, 2022
The family of Lorraine Millar are saddened to announce her passing on January 12th, 2022 in her 82nd year, at the Georgian Bay General Hospital in Midland, Ontario.
Lorraine is predeceased by her husband Stewart Millar and her parents, Dawson (Gerry) and Nell Wray.
She is survived by son Ray (Jane) Millar and daughter Janet (Ron) Carter, both of Tiny Township. Loving and proud Grandmother of Brian Millar, Laura (Chris) Gauer, Steven (Madeleine) Millar, Andrew Millar, Ian Millar, Alison (Igor Correia) Carter, Michelle (Travis) LeSaux, Matthew (Heather) Carter and Erin Carter. Loving “GG” to her precious great grandchildren, Vivienne, Eloise, Audrey, Emmett, Ellis, Edison and Wyatt who brought so much joy to her life.
She is also survived by her brother Gerald (Gloria) Wray, sisters Sharon (Ray) Mattison, Sandra (Gary Wisswell), brother Kevin (Angela) Wray, sisters-in-law Peggy Hanna of Northern Ireland, Carol Brooks of British Columbia, as well as her many nieces and nephews, both at home and in Northern Ireland. She will be dearly missed by her nephew Ivor Hanna.
Lorraine grew up in Toronto where she was introduced to her husband Stewart, who had recently emigrated from Northern Ireland and was a friend of the family. Lorraine and Stewart married in June of 1959 and began a life of their own, raising two children in Toronto while enjoying the cottage life on Georgian Bay. In 1971, Lorraine and her family moved from Toronto to Midland where she worked in accounting and finance until a disability forced her early retirement from RCA in 1980.
Nothing brought Lorraine greater joy than gathering with her extended family at the cottage to celebrate milestones or just play cards late into the night. Her grandchildren spent many hours around a fire or card table, with endless treats and sleepovers. Lorraine also enjoyed the company of many good friends. Despite her loss of sight, she continued to play euchre and was a member of several bowling teams until COVD protocols made that difficult.
Fiercely independent since childhood, Lorraine insisted on staying in her own home, which thankfully she was able to do. This would not have been possible without the support of her good friends who regularly called or dropped in to visit and check on her. The family is forever grateful for the support and companionship they provided.
The family would like to thank the first responders, nurses and doctors at Georgian Bay General Hospital for the compassionate care they gave Lorraine during the COVID pandemic.
Memorial donations to the Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB), The Georgian Bay General Hospital Foundation, or your charity of choice, would be appreciated.
