With sadness, we announce the passing of Lorraine Bell Marshall on January 19, 2023 in her 92nd year. She was predeceased by her three siblings: Royden, Ernie, Doris and nieces Norma and Linda. She leaves behind her nieces and nephews: Tricia, David, Christine, Heather, James, Wayne and their children and grandchildren.
Lorraine spent her formative years in New Westminster and Burnaby. She attended Trapp Tech and after graduating worked as a medical stenographer at Essondale, Royal Victoria Hospital in Montreal and for eye specialists in North Burnaby. By all accounts she was an exemplary employee.
Lorraine attended SFU as a mature student obtaining her degree and a teaching certificate. Her last school was Lakeview Elementary in Burnaby. She was a dedicated teacher and loved her second career. Lorraine had many friends and organized group outings to Exhibition Track, Cloverdale Raceway and Royal City Musicals. She attended Arts Club productions, Phoenix Choir and the Readers and Writers Festival.
She travelled with friends to Europe and Asia and made numerous trips to New Zealand to visit her life-long friend, Lois. She particularly loved the Oregon Coast and it was where she went many times with family members, enjoying the ocean and searching out covered bridges in the state. A service of remembrance will be held on Sat. April 15, 2023 at 11 a.m. at Columbia - Bowell Chapel, 219 6th St., New Westminster.
If so desired, please give in her memory to a charity of your choice.