SHARP, Lorraine Joy (née Peel)

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Born on July 17, 1946. Passed away on October 7, 2023.

Passed away suddenly at Colac Area Health. Dearly loved wife of Ivan. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Malcolm and Michelle, and Junice and Rodney.

Adored Grandma of Stephen and Jessie, Jessica and Michael, and Andrew; Courtney, Amelia and Elicia; and Great-Grandma of Riley and Emily.

Loved daughter of Edward and Ethal (both dec). Sister of Ian, twin sister of Sandra Dendle.

“Forever loved and always missed”

Funeral Notice

Service: Monday October 16, 2023

The Funeral of Mrs. Lorraine Joy Sharp will be held in the Chapel at Wesley Place, 15 Skene Street, Colac on Monday, October 16, 2023 commencing at 1.30 p.m.

The Funeral will leave the Chapel at the conclusion of the service for the Colac Lawn Cemetery.

For those that are unable to attend, click here to view the live stream.

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  1. Deepest sympathy to Ivan and family .. Fond memories of Lorraine ❤️

    Gretchen Egan October 9 2023 6:34 pm
  2. Big love to you Junice and family,
    The pain of losing a mother is beyond words .
    It never gets easier just know she’ll always be with you 💖

    Kellie Guthrie October 9 2023 7:14 pm
  3. Dear Ivan, Junice, Rod, Courtney, Amelia, Elisha and partners, sister, son – Malcolm and wife, Michelle, and family, and all Lorraine’s many friends. I truly believe your beautiful wife, mother, grandma, son, sister, in-law, friends, is now at peace. She will be welcomed in heaven by our Lord and reunited with all who loved her.
    Our love and thoughts, Annie and Mel

    Annie Cobley and Mel Schultz October 9 2023 8:27 pm
  4. Deepest sympathy to all the family on Lorraine’s passing,many of games of badminton was enjoyed playing with her.R.I.P

    Jennie nicholls October 9 2023 10:16 pm
  5. Thinking of you Junice and all your family. Special memories of your precious Mum will forever be in all your hearts. 💞 love Lesley xx

    Lesley O’Neill October 9 2023 10:52 pm
  6. Deepest sympathy to ivan junice and family Lorraine was a lovely friendly lady always laughing and enjoying a chat

    Joan Frank (dec) Lawrence and family October 10 2023 7:44 am
  7. Many happy memories over the years playing badminton and tennis together. Lots of laughs and sharing family news. Family was Lorraine’s life and we’re sure you have many happy memories to help you through the sad days ahead.
    Our thoughts are with you, Ivan, Junice, Malcolm and families.
    Love
    Chris, Don, Tamara, Warwick and Hamish

    Chris and Don October 10 2023 10:10 am
  8. Please accept our love and sympathy, Ivan, Junice Malcom and your families at this sad time.
    Lorraines laugh can be heard echoing across the land especially at the race track. A beautiful lady now at rest. Will be greatly missed. Condolences to her twin Sandra and her brother and their families.
    Lynne and Keith Cheyne
    Waihi Beach. New Zealand.

    Lynne Cheyne October 10 2023 1:07 pm
  9. My thoughts are with you all at this sad time,you have beautiful memories to keep for you all to treasure.

    Joan Taylor October 10 2023 1:33 pm
  10. Ivan and family, what a sad time for you all at this time of Lorraine’s passing . As a family you created such happy memories for Daisy and Fred and my kids Aaron and Chantelle
    Best wishes Always , Kerry Frank and family

    Kerry Reiter-Lynch October 10 2023 2:37 pm
  11. Dear Junice, I am very sorry about your Mum‘s death. Sending condolences and hugs across the Pacific. You are on my prayers.
    Elsie Lehmann
    ROSTHERN, Saskatchewan
    Canada

    Elsie Lehmann October 10 2023 6:00 pm
  12. Ivan, Junice, Malcolm and families, our thoughts are with you at this very sad time for you all. Cherish those memories you have of your lovely wife, mother and grandmother. She will be in your hearts forever.

    Leanne and David Swain and family October 10 2023 6:13 pm
  13. Condolences Junice and family on the passing of your beautiful Mum. You will all have special memories of the fun times. Love to you all. Geri and Flash 😘😘

    Geri Gordon October 10 2023 7:12 pm
  14. Our Deepest Sympathy to Ivan,Malcom,Michelle,Junice,Rod and all your families with the Passing of Lorraine.What a beautiful,Special Lady Lorraine has been in all time that we known your hard working family.God bless you Lorraine for you have earned your well deserved Rest.Love from Brian and Gail Finn and Family.

    Brian Finn October 10 2023 7:18 pm
  15. My deepest sympathies to Ivan and family on the loss of Lorraine, she was such a lovely character always in for a chat, her family was her world.
    Judy Curtis

    Judy Curtis October 10 2023 7:51 pm
  16. I have many happy memories of Auntie Lorraine.
    I send my condolences, love and hugs to you all.
    I will not be able to attend the funeral, however I will be praying for you all during this difficult time xx

    Julie McKenzie October 10 2023 8:32 pm
  17. Our deepest sympathy to Lorraine’s family. Thinking of you all at this sad time.

    Malcolm & Jen Jones October 10 2023 8:35 pm
  18. To Ivan , Malcolm & Junice & families , sincere condolences on the passing of Lorraine . A happy lady who loved to have a chat . Barry &Jan. Healey .

    Barry &Jan. Healey October 10 2023 8:56 pm
  19. Condolences to you all, so sorry to hear of Lorraine’s passing. I remember your Mum from the Bay always smiling and happy.

    Helen & Dale Wright October 10 2023 11:13 pm
  20. To Ivan, Junice, Rod, Courtney, Amelia, Elicia & the rest of Lorraine’s family, we are thinking of you at this sad time. 🌹May all your beautiful memories help you to cope in the days/months/years to come. I will miss our quick chats in the supermarket. Sending you much love 🌺💙
    Fred & Barb Tucker

    Barbara Tucker October 11 2023 7:41 am
  21. To Ivan,Malcolm and Junice and your families we give our deepest sympathy and love during this very sad time.
    We have beautiful memories of our days in Gellibrand where we shared wonderful times together.
    Lorraine’s love of life and her courageous approach to any difficulty has been truly inspirational.
    May you Rest In Peace dear friend
    Richard and Bernadette Dawes
    Andrea,Matthew,Joanne,Loretta and Carolyn

    Bernadette Dawes October 11 2023 2:51 pm
  22. Thinking of you all at this sad time , Lorraine will alway be remembered.
    Love Majella & Michael, Josh & Rach, Gemma & Ben xxx

    Majella Morrissy October 11 2023 10:23 pm
  23. Many happy memories of the 1960s. Condolences to Ivan, Ian, Sandra and families on the sad loss of Lorraine
    Heather Lord and family.

    Heather Lord and family October 12 2023 5:27 pm
  24. To Ivan and extended families, We were so saddened to hear of the passing of Lorraine, an old neighbour and tennis buddy from years gone by. Please accept our condolences. Memories are to keep forever…. Annette McInnes and Michael.

    Annette McInnes October 13 2023 8:38 am
  25. Dear Ivan , Junice and Malcolm and families, so saddened to hear of Lorraines passing, we have very fond memories of Lorraine over many years, such a lovely friendly outgoing lady ,her laughter and happiness forever remembered, our Deepest Sympathy to you all at this sad time, Alan & Mary Mitchell.

    Alan Mitchell October 14 2023 1:11 pm
  26. To Ivan Junice Malcom and extended families.so sorry see the passing of Lorriane .Maureen &kevin McMahon.Trevor.Jamie Mcmeeken Kathy Millar and families.sympathy to all.

    Maureen McMahon October 14 2023 5:16 pm
  27. Thinking of you with much love and prayers Junice and your families
    May your dear mum rest in peace❤️❤️

    Colleen O’Shannassy October 14 2023 5:27 pm
  28. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very sad time.

    Love Colleen nee ( Moneghetti) Tony Arceri and family
    💜💜💜💜💜💜

    Colleen Arceri October 15 2023 3:05 pm
  29. Condolences to all the family on the passing of Lorraine. Cherished memories are in your hearts forever. Barney and Toni

    Toni Cuthbertson October 15 2023 4:49 pm
  30. Deepest sympathy to Ivan & family.
    A truly lovely lady who was also a friend to Jean Ross
    RIP Lorraine

    Michael & Cathy Ross October 15 2023 5:11 pm
  31. Junice and family, Your darling mother is safe in the arms of our Lord Love and blessings to you all 💗💗

    Eleanor Milnes October 16 2023 9:57 am
  32. Beautiful lady, beautiful family. My sincere condolences go out to you all. Sorry I can’t attend her fairwell, I’ll be thinking of you all. Xxx

    Kerrie Dare October 16 2023 12:23 pm
  33. Condolences on the passing of your dear mother, grandma Lorraine , sending our heartfelt wishes to you Junice and all the family 💗
    Love Lorrae and Frank Rigg

    Lorrae Rigg October 16 2023 12:41 pm
  34. Our deepest sympathy to Lorraine’s family. Thinking of you all at this sad time.

    Rohan & Evie Dendle & family October 17 2023 9:31 pm
  35. Very sad to learn about the passing of Lorraine. A beautiful and kind lady, fond memories of playing badminton with her in Apollo Bay. Deepest sympathy to Ivan, Malcolm, Junice and families .
    Matt Wighton

    Matt Wighton November 9 2023 6:05 pm

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