MABEL LORRAINE MACLEOD

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MABEL LORRAINE MACLEOD

(nee BELL)

It is with deep sadness and profound love that we announce the passing of Lorraine MacLeod on August 4, 2024, at the age of 91.

Lorraine was the beloved wife of the late Angus MacLeod and a devoted mother to Bruce (Debbie), Heather (Greg), and Angus; grandmother to Brittany (Alex), Jaime (Scott), and Alex (Erika); and great-grandmother to Miles and Mae. Lorraine will also be remembered fondly by her brother Elgin; sister-in-law Isabelle (Doug); brother-in-law John; and many nieces, nephews, their families and friends.

She was predeceased by her parents, Robert (Bob) and Florence Bell; her brothers, Arthur and Bill; her sister Dorothy (Paul) Leduc; and her sisters-in-law, Simone and Marie Bell, Christine, Lu, and Maureen MacLeod.

Lorraine was born on December 14, 1932. The family lived in Kane for two years and then moved to Morris. In her younger years, Lorraine was actively involved in softball, hockey, figure skating, CGIT, Rebekah Lodge and junior choir. From 1950 to 1962, Lorraine worked with an agricultural firm as their bookkeeper. Lorraine continued to give her time, talents and energy when she became a CGIT leader, taught Sunday School, played in the Morris Harmony Band and coached figure skating for 60 children, culminating in an annual ‘Ice Carnival Revue’ from 1953 to 1957.

In 1957, after their marriage, Lorraine and Angus moved to Winnipeg. Lorraine continued her volunteer work, supported her children’s sports and musical activities and enjoyed family camping trips across Canada and the United States.

Lorraine’s commitment to volunteering extended to numerous organizations, including the Manitoba Games Council, Manitoba Ladies Golf Association, and Manitoba Golf Hall of Fame. She served as President of the MLGA from 1987 to 1988 and was involved in many national CLGA tournament committees. In 1991, she chaired the Canadian Ladies Amateur Championship. Lorraine was honored with the CLGA Distinguished Service Award in 2001 and was recognized by Golf Manitoba for over 25 years of service. In 2014, she was inducted into the Manitoba Golf Hall of Fame as a builder of the sport.

Lorraine was also deeply dedicated to her faith communities, including St. Vital United Church, St. Mary’s Road United, and United Church in Meadowood. She served and chaired numerous committees and was a member of the United Church Women, receiving Life Membership in 1998.

An avid history enthusiast, Lorraine researched the history of ladies’ golf at the Winnipeg Canoe Club and her work was featured in Manitoba Links by J. Alan Hackett.

Over the last number of years, Lorraine pursued interest in pastoral care, swimming, reading, walking and whatever a day would bring along. Most of all she enjoyed bringing the family together, keeping up to date with her wonderful children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and enjoying all their special times together.

The family extends their heartfelt gratitude to the staff at River Ridge II, Boulevard 2 South, for their kindness and compassion. They also thank Dr. Jaramillo, the nurses, palliative care personnel and home care staff for their dedicated care.

A celebration of Lorraine’s life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, August 19, 2024, at United Church in Meadowood, 1111 Dakota Street. In honor of Lorraine’s vibrant spirit, please wear bright colors to the service.

Flowers gratefully declined. A donation in Lorraine’s memory may be made to United Church in Meadowood or a charity of your choice.

The service will be live streamed at ucim.org with the link available on August 19.

The family expresses gratitude to Ethical Death Care for their touching photo-biography video honouring Lorraine’s life, accessible through the 'tributes' link at the bottom of this obituary.

ETHICAL DEATH CARE

Simple Cremation & Life Celebrations

204-421-5501

Tributes: EthicalDeathCare.com

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 17, 2024, Aug 17, 2024