Surrounded by her adoring family, and with her husband holding her hand, Lorraine Alison White (nee Leckie) left us at sunrise on November 15, 2022.
Born in Vancouver May 25, 1957, to Lorne (d. 1982) and Doreen Leckie, and grew up in Lynn Valley.
Survived by the love of her life Brian (married 38 years), son David (Ian), daughters Andrea (John) and Kimberley (Chris), mother Doreen, brother Steven, granddaughters Abigail, Kayley, Erika, Mia, and Isla, and her dog Bailey.
Lorraine was beautiful inside and out. She travelled, shopped, and decorated. She drank wine and ate Italian food. Lorraine loved everyone in her world, and believed any hardship could be helped by a sense of humour. One could not resist smiling when seeing her face. Our hearts hurt without her, but are comforted by remembering the good times together.
We have immense gratitude for the incredible nurses, doctors, and staff at BC Cancer-Victoria, Royal Jubilee Hospital, the VIHA Palliative Care Response Team, and Victoria Hospice.
A Celebration of Life was held in the Sequoia Centre, at McCall Gardens, 4665 Falaise Drive, on Thursday, November 24, 2022, at 2:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Canadian Myeloma Research Group, Victoria Hospice, or the SPCA.
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I had the privilege of working closely with Lorraine for about 10 years at McConnan Bion OConnor &Peterson. She was a talented and accomplished Para Legal, smart, focused, a true multi tasker able to handle a multitude of complex transactions. Lorraine had amazing people skills; she understood good client relations and in turn, clients loved her. Her sense of humor was always there, we shared a similar vocabulary on occasion, and had a lot of laughs while getting the work done. Lorraine loved people, she was always the life of the firm socials, her taste in wine was flexible….definitely never a wine snob. I deeply regret not seeing her before she passed, and not being able to tell her, face to face, how wonderful she was, and how privileged I was to have known her. RIP Lorraine….
Brian, I am so very sorry to hear of Lorraine’s passing; she is gone far too soon. I didn’t know Lorraine that well, however the few times I spent with her, she was always so full of kindness, joy, fun and laughter. A very lovely lady. My heartfelt condolences go out to you and your family. Big hugs!
My sympathies go out to Brian, Lorraine’s family and many friends. I have such fond memories of Lorraine at the many work functions over the years. She had a gift of being able to make anyone feel comfortable and she lit up a room with her humour and energy. My thoughts are with you all. XO
Dear Brian and family.
Lorraine had to be warmest, funniest, and most loving lady.
We had so much fun when we used to “Nine and Dine” at Cordova Bay.
Such a loss, but now is out of pain, watching over her loved ones. RIP Lorraine.
Deedrie and Jim.
I had the privilege of working with Lorraine at McBop and found her to be such an upbeat and loving person. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. My deepest condolences to Brian and family.
May she Rest In Peace watching over all of her loved ones missing her now.
We are so sorry to hear this news. Lorraine was such a fun loving person and we have many fond memories of the bank parties at her and Brian’s home. Our sincere condolences to all her family and friends. She was such a happy person
We are so, so sorry for your loss. Lorraine was an absolute firecracker. She was such a warm, fun-loving and joyous person who always had a smile on her face. Our thoughts and condolences are with you.
Dan and Gen Horth
A life well lived full of Love
My heartfelt condolences to Brian, family and friends of Lorraine. Lorraine was such a lovely lady and kind soul.
Wishing you peace, comfort, courage and lots of love in this time of sorrow.
May your wonderful memories comfort you during this difficult time.