July 4, 1941 to January 11, 2013
Loraine Gaile Noel (Crockford) passed peacefully on January 11, 2013 at her family home in View Royal after a very short illness. Throughout her life Loraine excelled at business, starting with her ceramics business (Noel Ceramics) and later owning a Diet Centre franchise in Oak Bay. Loraine also demonstrated a love and passion for gardening, sewing, embroidery and quilting. Nevertheless, Loraine always placed family as her first priority.
Loraine and her husband of 52 years, Carl, would be described by friends and family as best friends; high school sweethearts that remained that way for their entire life. This beautiful union produced three devoted and equally family focused children, Stewart, Doug and Lynn.
After Carl, the second great love of Loraine’s life was her six granddaughters. Stewart and Sandra started with Lauren and Maddison, Doug and Cathy were next with Robyn and Taylor, and Lynn and Spencer finalized the six with Sarah and Claire. Each granddaughter has a personalized quilt made with love by Grandma, truly a treasure for a lifetime.
The legacy left behind by Loraine will run deeper than just with friends and family as Loraine’s caring nature and love for hospitality was experienced by many. Whether it was the family Christmas parties in their home or happy hours at the cabin, Loraine always had room for a few extra guests. Loraine will be greatly missed by all who had the privilege to know her.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Saanich Baptist Church, 4347 Wilkinson Road, on Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Victoria Hospice.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
26 Responses
Carl, our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Lorraine was a friendly, caring and fibrant woman. We know you will all feel her loss terribly. Always remember the good times and her love for you all.
Sincerely
Paul & Gayle Mantell
[from Desert Hot Springs, Ca.]
Dear Carl and Family: Our thoughts are with you and we know that the love of family and friends will help to support and sustain you at this difficult time. We always enjoyed seeing you both and Lorraine was indeed a special person. Take care.
Cairine and Fred Green
To Carl and Family, It is with shock and sorrow we offer our condolence. Loraine was a founding Director of the Society, she volunteered with love in her heart. She will be deeply missed.
Dear Stewart
Our thoughts are with you, & our prayers go out to you,Sandra & the Noel family at this profoundly sad & challenging time.
Keep strong,
Love ,
Joe & Ellen Mcewan
Carl & Family
My deepest sadness and condolence in hearing the terrible lost ! My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. As you may know, Loraine was a very special classmate during my high school years. I have and will always cherish and remembered those lucky times yearly, in the school table tennis house team tournaments in the mixed doubles category. Unfortunately, we never could get to the winning circle , but I didn’t care, when you get teamed up with a pretty classmate like Loraine?
Gerry
Reading the TC this morning I came across Loraine’s obituary, a woman I had previously only known as “Lynn’s mom”. I have fond memories of visiting when Lynn and I were students at Lake Hill. I can still picture her mother’s impressive weaving loom in the living room and remember painting my own piece of pottery in the basement. My thoughts to Lynn and her brothers, and dad, and of course to all of the family and friends of “Lynn’s mom”.
To Carl and family,
My deepest sympathy on the passing of your beloved wife, mother and grandmother. Lorraine was a beautiful, vibrant women who will be missed by all who knew her.
Gayle Chong
Carl my deepest condolances,I was totally shocked to hear of your loss.
Don Chaplin
Carl and Family
You are all in our thoughts and prayers
Keep the memories close to your heart and cherish all the traditions that were made over the special years we are all given.
Bernie and Bonnie
Carl, Fran and I send our deepest condolences to you and all the family.
Hope to see at Lorraine’s Celebration on the 16th.
Miles and Fran Primrose