Mrs. Lorraine Frances Webb Roosen

February 12, 2018

With much sadness, we announce the passing of our dear Mom, Grandma & Great-Grandmother (G.G.) on Feb. 12, 2018 at Scarborough General Hospital, peacefully, with family by her side. Lorraine was a feisty woman who overcame many obstacles and enjoyed much love until her death at 86 ½ years. Lorraine was a strong, early advocate for the integration of children & teens who are differently-abled into schools & social clubs, especially children & teens with epilepsy. As the chairperson of the Epileptic Society & the Woodgreen Epileptic Program, Lorraine tirelessly promoted social integration, understanding and acceptance of adults with epilepsy into the work force. In that role, Lorraine appeared on national television on the Pierre Burton Hour on June 13, 1963 with neurologist, Dr. Stobo Prichard. The show was well received & helped to reduce the stigma & myths about people with epilepsy. Lorraine also advocated for the inclusion of an enterostomal therapist position at Montreal General Hospital to provide better care for people with ileostomies & colostomies. Lorraine worked for 18 years as a Credit Manager at Hasbro Toy Company Inc. & also at Butterworth, Zellers & Pizza Nova, often working 2 or 3 jobs to provide for her family. Lorraine was predeceased by her father, William Webb, mother, Emily Tyson, first husband, Donald Russell, second husband, John Roosen & most recent partner, James “ Jimmy” McCann. Lorraine will be greatly missed by her 3 girls, Donna Marie, Linda Darlene & Cynthia Lorraine (who cared for her Mom with great patience & devotion) & her grandchildren, Jessica Bond (Josh), Marie Connell (Shawn) & her great-grandchildren, Nathan & Nicholas Bond. Lorraine will also be greatly missed by her good friend of 55 years, Barbara Crawford & Donald Roosen (Ginnette), Raymond (Flechere), Patrick (Annie), Christine, Kimberly, Eric, Annic At Lorraine’s request, there will be no service. A Celebration of Life will occur at a later date. If desired, donations to the Alzheimer’s society in Lorraine’s name would be greatly appreciated.