Obituary of Lorraine Jean Gaudry

It is with great sadness that we announce that Lorraine Jean Gaudry, late of Shellbrook, SK. passed away on Thursday, November 1, 2012 in the Victoria Union Hospital in Prince Albert, SK. at the age of 69 years.Lorraine Jean Gaudry who was born Sept. 1, 1943 in Shellbrook, Sk. She was born and raised in Shellbrook until she was 13 years old and then moved with her parents to the west coast and remained there until the early 80’s. Learning from her mother, Lorraine became a very competent cook and honed her skills in a family restaurant in Lac La Hache, BC. Later she moved back to Saskatchewan and opened a restaurant in Spiritwood, “Mom’s Café”, which soon became a favorite eating spot for travellers and locals alike. She married in 1963 to Mickey Campbell and then later married Bob Gaudry. Together they had three children, Doug, Ken and Brenda. She loved them unconditionally. Michelle Higgins was like a daughter to Lorraine and they loved each other very much. Everyone who knew Lorraine became a precious friend. Along with her marvellous cooking skills, she was a passionate caregiver. She helped many people in Shellbrook, in Waskesui and in Arizona. When Lorraine’s own care needs arose many of her friends were involved, but most particularly her kids, Ken and Brenda were at the forefront as well as one of Lorraine’s special friends, Velma Ell. Lorraine left this world far too early but her memory will be cherished by; Her children, Douglas (Jaye) Gaudry of Burnaby, BC., Kenneth Gaudry of Saskatoon, SK., Brenda Gaudry of Shellbrook, SK., Her step-daughter, Michelle Higgins of Spiritwood, SK., Her grandchildren; Joshua, Karissa, Tyson, Travis, Braden, Madison, The Father of her children; Robert Gaudry of The Pas , MB. , Her brother, Howard (Shirley) Walrod of Kelowna, BC. Special friends; Velma Ell and Darlene Anhorn and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Lorraine was predeceased by: Her parents, Orville and Ella Walrod, Her brothers, Kenneth and Cameron Walrod and her sister, Maxine Morton. The Memorial Service was held at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Shellbrook, SK. on Friday, November 16, 2012 at 1 pm with Pastor Doug Schmirler as Officiant. The Sharing of Memories was done by Howard Walrod. The Special Music was Marlene Rumak and Brenda Gaudry. The Honorary Pallbearers were “All of Lorraine’s family and friends who knew and loved her”. The Urnbearers were Karissa Gaudry and Travis Schommer. Lorraine’s Final Resting Place was in the Shellbrook Cemetery. In lieu of other tributes Memorial Donations may be forwarded to the Shellbrook and Districts Health Services Project. Beau”Lac” Funeral Home was entrusted with the arrangements. 747-2828