OATES, Lorraine Joan (née Cowley)
Born Thursday October 26, 1939. Passed away Monday June 15, 2026.
Passed away peacefully at Sunnyside House, Camperdown.
Loving wife of Barry (dec). Adored mother of Diane Bailey, Leanne (dec), Wendy and Shaun Schroter. Treasured Nana of Sean, Laura and Lachie; Heide, Freya and Indy. Special Great Nana of Harvey.
God saw you getting tired,
And a cure was not to be
So he put His arms around you
And whispered, ‘Come to me’.
With tearful eyes we watched you,
And saw you pass away
Although we loved you dearly
We could not make you stay.
A golden heart stopped beating,
Hard working hands at rest
God broke our hearts to prove to us
He only takes the best.
Funeral notice
The Funeral of Mrs. Lorraine Joan Oates will be held at the Cobden Uniting Church, 61 Curdie Street, Cobden on Monday, June 22, 2026 commencing at 1pm.
In accordance with family wishes, a private burial will be held.
For those who are unable to attend, a live-stream link will be made available shortly.
In memory of Lorraine, donations to Dementia Australia would be appreciated. Envelopes will be available at the Church.