HAYWARD, Dorothy Lorraine (nee Jeffrey) – Age 89, passed away on December 11, 2023 at Bluewater Health, Sarnia. Beloved wife and lifelong sweetheart of Melvin Hayward for 68 years. Loving mother of Laurie White and her husband Greg of Hamilton and Lisa Valade and her husband Claude of Sarnia. Cherished grandmother of Dan White, Jason (Marley) White, Laura Valade, Thomas (Isabella) Valade and great-grandma of Penny and Cole White. Dear sister of the late Maxine (2014) and Peter (2004) Hayward. Fondly remembered by treasured nieces and nephews, including very special niece Dianne Tennyson and family, Jessica (Ryan) DeGasperis and Roy Tennyson, Quinn and Sloane DeGasperis. Predeceased by her parents Russell (1965) and Vera (Sexton) (1984) Jeffrey.
Her life was rich in friendships, including recent years at Thompson Gardens, Fairwinds Lodge and Landmark Village. The family wish to express gratitude to staff and residents…. new friends all…. for their acts of kindness and care. Lorraine was a member of the Calvary United Church, Life member of the United Church Women and member of Corunna United Church.
Family and friends will be received at Corunna United Church on Friday, December 15, 2023 from 1:00pm until the time of the funeral service at 2:00pm.
In lieu of flowers, sympathy may be expressed through donations to Noelle’s Gift (noellesgift.ca).