EVANS, Lorraine Isobel (née Doyle)
Born Thursday March 10, 1938. Passed away Sunday April 12, 2026.
Loving wife of ‘Titch’ Evans (dec). Loved Mum and Mother-in-law of Julie, Lynne (dec), Sam and Tania. Dearly loved and cherished Nan to Sarah, Jordana, Matthew, Bree, Luke, Kate and Andrew. Fabulous Old Nan to 12 and a half great grandchildren.
“Just remember if you have time to lean, you have time to clean.”
Funeral notice
The Funeral of Mrs. Lorraine Isobel Evans will be held at the Colac Lake Bowls Club, cnr Moore and Armstrong Streets, Colac on Friday, April 17, 2026 commencing at 11am.
In accordance with Lorraine’s wishes, a Private Interment will be held.
The family have requested a $5 donation to support Anam Cara House Colac. A donation jar will be available at the service.
For those who are unable to attend, CLICK HERE to view the live-stream.
Tributes
Leave a tributeDeepest sympathy to all the Evans family on the passing of Janet, she was such a beautiful woman. Back with Titch & Lynne 💔💔
April 19, 2026 6:19 pm
Thinking of you Julie and family. Rest in peace Lorraine.
April 17, 2026 9:39 pm
Wonderful memories of your heart n soul daysin Forrest .Along with Titch Julie Sam Lyn as kids you always made time for others in the town .You were such a hard worker for your community ,always had a hearty laugh and kind outlook on life .So nice to catch up with you at the PROBUS 50 th with Julie .
You leave a fine legacy within Sam and Julie Our deepest sympathy .Rest in peace.
Suzii Gary Holt Laurie Harrington & Matthews familyApril 17, 2026 10:49 am
My deepest sympathy to Lorraine’s family.
Lorraine was a wonderful woman, full of strength and goodness. I enjoyed all our chats & laughs together. She will be sorely missed.
Fiona xxApril 17, 2026 10:33 am
Thinking of you all at this sad time. Remembering Lorraine full of laughter at our recent cousin’s get together. Happy memories. Love to all. Ruth.
April 17, 2026 10:07 am
Condolences to Sam, Julie and families. Your Mum was so kind, caring and thoughtful.
April 17, 2026 9:15 am
Deepest sympathy to the Evans family from the Seebeck family, on the passing of Lorraine.
We each have our separate memories, however mine is the years that Lorraine and I produced a Forrest Community Newsletter.
Rest in Peace to a wonderful lady whose heart was in Forrest.
RIP Lorraine,
Delwyn Seebeck & Family.April 16, 2026 9:54 pm
Tom and I have wonderful memories of our time spent in Turner Drive. Lorraine and Titch were so kind to us and our boys. Especially remember Lorraine and Marge Fox running the Forrest shop. Always so welcoming and nothing was too much trouble!
Find memories of tennis days, great afternoon teas and lots of laughs.
A life well lived - rest in peace Lorraine.
Condolences to Julie, Sam and families, and Lyn's family.
❤️April 16, 2026 8:40 pm
Dear old Nan, thank you for always being kind to me and never judging me. Thankyou for loving Leon. His mum Michelle and nan Tania xx
April 16, 2026 6:00 pm
Thinking of you all at this sad time in your lives. Lorraine will live on in my family memories. Another link in our chain is broken. Sending my love to you all. Elizabeth
April 16, 2026 5:42 pm
Deepest sympathy to the Evans clan
We are so sad to learn of Lorraine’s passing. She was so very kind to me when times were tough. She took me to Probus meetings, trips to interesting places and events of all sorts while we were able and which I could not have done alone but the most part of our friendship was the laughter we shared. Oh how I miss that laughter we shared so many times. Both Bernie and I loved the home made goodies she would drop in with and which we could no longer make.
May God keep her on his care and love her as we have till we meet again.
We send our sincerest love and prayers to you all at this saddest of times knowing that you all have just as beautiful memories as we have.
RIP dear friend.
Jennine and BernieApril 16, 2026 2:39 pm
Condolences to the Evans family on the passing of Lorraine. Always cheerful, will be missed by the Forrest community. Hayden family Barwon Downs. Martin Hayden.
April 16, 2026 12:12 pm
Dear Julie and family,
So sad to read of your dear mums passing. May she rest in peace. ❤️
April 15, 2026 6:23 pm
Julie I am so sorry for your loss.
April 15, 2026 5:30 pm
My deepest sympathy to all the Evans family on the passing of Lorraine.
Winsome De JongApril 15, 2026 2:56 pm
Sending love and hugs to Julie, Sam, Tania and all Lorraine’s extended family. What a legend she was. I’ll always be thinking of her every Christmas when I make my Christmas cake which is the recipe Lorraine and Mary cooked by the hundreds. Rest in peace Lorraine.
I am so sorry that I will miss Lorraine’s send off on Friday.
Xox Bev WhelanApril 15, 2026 2:30 pm
My Deepest Sympathy to Lorraine’s family we will miss our chats in Dowlling Street as she was on her walks sometimes sharing a chat and drink inside Ron and Maree
April 15, 2026 1:49 pm
Dear Julie, Sam and families, my deepest sympathies on the passing of Lorraine. Fond memories of my Forrest days, Lorraine was always up for a chat.
Take care …💐Sharon Hickey
April 15, 2026 12:34 pm
Sending heartfelt condolences to Julie, Sam, Sarah, Matthew, Luke, Kate, Jordana, Bree and the entire Evans family on the passing of your dear mum and nan. Lorraine was a kind and caring lady who was so very welcoming of me. She shared some amazing recipes with me. I still make her sausage rolls after 30+ years, they are the best. Rest in peace, reunited with Lynne xx
Love, KylieApril 15, 2026 12:12 pm
Dear Julie, we are so sorry to read of Lorraine’s death.A lovely neighbour we met when we moved into Dowling Street.RIP Lorraine and we will miss our chats when you were having your walks each day 💕🙏💐
April 14, 2026 8:25 pm
Deepest sympathy to Julie and all the family on the sad passing of your mum and grandmother 💐
Julie CampbellApril 14, 2026 8:14 pm
Sympathy to Julie and the Evan’s families, your mum was a beautiful woman Julie who will be sadly missed by you all, treasure your memories ❤️❤️❤️
Lorraine McGlynnApril 14, 2026 8:10 pm
Deepest sympathy to Lorraine’s family 💐
It was such a pleasure to have known Lorraine, every time I would walk into her home I was always greeted with such a warm welcoming & a huge smile. I will miss our fortnightly catch ups & many laughs.
My thoughts are with her family & loved ones during this time.
Rest in peace Lorraine 🕊️April 14, 2026 6:26 pm
Great to know you Mrs Evans. Thank you for your lovely cooking while your electrical was being done.
Now back cooking with Lynne. RIPApril 14, 2026 6:09 pm
Deepest sympathy to Julie, Sam, Tania and extended family, remembering many fun moments over the years.
Janet BrienApril 14, 2026 5:31 pm
Deepest sympathy to Julie and Sam and all the familys thinking of you all love Faye and Greg
April 14, 2026 4:42 pm
Sorry to learn Lorraine has passed away. Deepest sympathy to all the Evans family. A very special friend to me for many years. Rest in peace Lorraine. 🌹🌺 Lyn Parker.
April 14, 2026 4:16 pm
Deepest sympathy to all Lorrain’s family. Such a friendly caring lady Will be sadly missed
April 14, 2026 3:00 pm
Dear Julie, Jordana and family, Bree and family, and Sam, Tania and Andrew
Whenever I think of Lorraine it is in images of greek coconut cake at tennis in Forrest, wily older women- deadly tennis players, and my orange kitchen cupboards and her willingness to paint them, despite wishing she did not have to do so.
You will miss her dearly, thinking of you all,
Love from Jo Oddie, Caitlin, Dylan and Megan Roberts
April 14, 2026 2:03 pm
So sorry and sad to hear the passing of Lorraine. She Waa a long time friend from the Beeac School days. The memories will be treasured forever.
My deepest sympathy to Julie, Sam & family.
RIP Lorraine, Ila Currington.April 14, 2026 10:13 am
To dear Julie, Sam, Tania and families,
Our love and sincere condolences to you all on the loss of your dear mum and grandmother, a lovely, generous lady. Sorry we can't be there Friday, but will be thinking of you all.
Raelene, Brian Schultz & family 💕April 14, 2026 8:41 am
Sincere condolences to Julie and all the family at this difficult time. It was a pleasure and a privilege to care for this beautiful, sweet lady. I will miss our hugs, chats and laughs. God love her. Rest In Peace Lorraine. 💔😢💗
April 14, 2026 7:46 am
I am sorry to learn Lorraine has passed away.Deepest sympathyto all the Evans family A lovely friend,I will always remember our last outing together to celebrate her 88th birthday at the Gellibrand hotel Rest in peace dear Lorraine Tricia Day and family. .
April 14, 2026 7:22 am
My deepest sympathy to Lorraines family. Lorraine was such a lovely lady it was a pleasure to care for Lorraine over the last couple of years. We had a lot of laughs together. Thinking of you all at this very sad time Karen
Karen Scholes
14/4/2026
7.15 amApril 14, 2026 7:17 am
Thinking of you, Julie and family , on the sad passing of your dear mother, such a loving friendly lady always had a chat with her💕🌺
April 13, 2026 9:43 pm
My sincere sympathy to Julie , Sam & Tania all grandies & greats,
Lorraine was a dear friend & we shared many Probus trips , other hols, lunches ,& a lifetime of friendship.
May she rest in peace. 🌹Janet Evans (Ray)dec, Jenni & Andrea. 💐April 13, 2026 7:45 pm