Mrs. Lorraine Margarette Macey

It is with sad hearts that the family announces the peaceful passing of Lorraine Margarette Macey January 27, 2014 in her 89th year. Predeceased by her mother and father Margarette and Carl Rombough who resided in Bloomfield Prince Edward County. Lorraine was predeceased by two of her children John and Norma, her brother Don and Sister Pat. She is the beloved wife of Bert Ballantyne and a welcome member of his caring and loving family. She is the loving mother of her surviving children George and Colleen. She will be fondly remembered by all her grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins. We are especially thankful to the family of Bert Ballantyne. His children Barb, Bob, Jack and Cathy have contributed significantly to Mom’s quality of life. Bert’s children, grandchildren and great grandchildren were a great joy to Lorraine. (Nadine, Lisa, Mark Mathew, Dylan Stephen Alex, Katy and David) Lorraine’s sister Joyce Gravonic lives in Picton with most of her immediate family. (Judy Jenny Steve Georgia, Drexel). Nancy and Gord family Brenda, and Thayden. Many of Lorraine’s surviving family members reside in Prince Edward County. There has always been a strong tie to the county. There is a very special place in mom’s heart for the spouse and children of her deceased children (Paulette, Michelle, Macey, Donald, family, David and Jamie and family. Lorraine will be greatly missed by her adult children George and Colleen. John’s children Donald, David and Michelle and wife Paulette and Norma’s son Jamie will have fond memories. George’s and Krysytna children Tyler and Leanna and their children Sienna and Calleigh will miss their great grandma. Lorraine was born in Buffalo spent her childhood in Township in Dufferin County before moving to Toronto. Her parents Carl and Margarette moved to Bloomfield and lived there for most of their lives close to their roots. Lorraine was a WWII war bride married to Cliff for 25 years. She was a 25 year proud active member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 527. Lorraine was a profound reader and her proudest moments was graduating from grade 12 much later in life. Mom loved the many pleasant hours fishing with Bert. Mom brought great cheer and joy with everyone that she shared time with. She loved holidays. Christmas was her favorite holiday as she started to prepare each January. Lorraine will be forever remembered as a genuine and kind soul with unparallel wit. She will be deeply missed by the many lives that she has touched. She has many life long friends at Finch Hurst. (Yvonne) A very special thank you to the staff at the Tony Stacey Centre for Veteran’s Care. Lorraine has been cremated as per her wishes. Celebrations of Lorraine’s Wonderful life is being planned when the families are able to gather in the summer in Toronto and Picton. A young woman holds her baby and looks at him lovingly. Softly she sings to him: I’ll love you forever I’ll like you for always, As long as I’m living My baby you’ll be. The son went to his mother. He picked her up and rocked back and, back and forth And sang this song: I’ll love you forever, I’ll like you for always, As long as I’m living My Mommy you’ll be.