March 15, 1930 – December 29, 2022
It is with great sadness we mourn the sudden passing of Lorraine Joan Zammit, aged 92, on December 29, 2022 in Winnipeg.
Lorraine was born in Winnipeg on March 15, 1930 to parents Robert and Emily Poole. She met her husband Joe through an introduction by mutual friends. They married on August 28, 1954 and called Transcona home, where they raised four children.
Lorraine was an avid curler, golfer and bowler. She was “the ringer” bowler in the Ladies Wii Bowling League where she lived at Devonshire House. Lorraine loved bingo and always played with six cards. She also loved going to the Casino with Jodi and playing the machines; watching back to back Wheel of Fortune and playing Kingsman Bingo while Jodi’s cats sat next to her.
Lorraine’s happy place was Gull Lake, where she and Joe bought a cottage in 1966. Even at 92 years, Lorraine was always the first one in and the last one out of the water at the Lake. She just loved the water. She loved the sailboat and midnight camp fires. Lorraine was always the life of a party. She loved to meet people and made great life-long friends and memories wherever she was.
Her considerable energies and no-nonsense nature were surpassed only by her sense of humour. She and Joe travelled extensively in exotic countries and spent retirement years in Texas.
Lorraine was pre-deceased by her husband of 64 years Joe, parents Robert and Emily, brothers Lawrence, Allan, Robert and sisters Edith, Dolly, Lillian, Allison and Arlene. She is survived by her brother Ken “the King” (Judy). Lorraine will be missed dearly by her children Wade (Debbie), Jay (Deb), Dean (Wendy) and Jodi as well as by her grandchildren David, Loren, Riley (Josh), Jessie, Zachary and Hayden. She will also be deeply mourned and missed by her close friend Aunt Bea. Special thanks to our Sister Jodi who was not only a Daughter but also a care giving close friend of Lorraine’s.
A celebration of life will be held at the Club Regent Hotel (1415 Regent Avenue) in the Blue Lagoon Room on Friday, February 3, 2023 from 2:00 pm to 6:30 pm.
6 thoughts on “Lorraine Joan Zammit”
Lorraine was always welcoming, loved her family, enjoyed herself wherever she was and had a great sense of humor. My best friend for eighty years. Loving thoughts to the family. Aunt Bea.
Most memorable was my Auntie Lorraine. Her presence and laughter filled the room. You’d get tired keeping up with her. I always looked forward to seeing her whatever the occasion. My sympathies to Auntie Lorraine’s family.
What a character! Personality overload! Always up for fun and loved a good laugh. Aunt Lorraine, you’ll be missed here, but oh, I bet you’re all together again just enjoying each other. Thanks for the years of memories, love and condolences to my cousins and their families. ❤️
Our heartfelt condolences to the Zammit Family during this difficult time. Your Mom was one of a kind, who truly lived a full life. We will always remember her warm Boxing Day welcoming and her larger than life laugh. May your memories of times shared bring you all comfort.
Sincerely, Ellen and Andrew Law
You & Joe were our long time neighbors on St Claire. You were an awesome couple. Lorraine you will be remembered for your love of life & your joyful spirit.
Always had a smile, always had a laugh, always had a hug. Her personality showed her life was well lived. My sincere condolences to the entire family.