September 24, 1947 – November 7, 2025
at the age of 78 years:
A Funeral/Memorial Service will be held at 12:00 pm, on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church, 170 Shuswap St. S.E., Salmon Arm, with the Reverend Brian Smith officiating.
The family of Lorraine Elizabeth Pellett, of Salmon Arm, B.C., is extremely saddened to share the news of her passing. She left us suddenly on November 7, 2025 at the age of 78 years.
Born in Noranda, Quebec, Lorraine spent her childhood in Hagersville, Ontario, before moving with her family to Lytton, B.C. in her teenage years. She graduated from UBC’s rehabilitation therapy program and worked as an occupational therapist in various hospitals and care facilities around the province during her career. Although her marriage eventually ended in divorce, it brought her six children whom she completed raising on her own.
After retirement she kept active with yoga, dragon boating, and volunteer work at Churches of Salmon Arm Thrift Store. Living her whole life as an Anglican, Lorraine’s faith was very important to her, and in recent years, though not at all “computer-savvy”, she mastered joining church services via Zoom at times that she could not attend in person. She enjoyed the tranquility of reading, gardening, and camping, but also always looked forward to visits from her family, who will miss her dearly.
Lorraine is survived by: four daughters, Tamara Graham (Keith), Rhondda Rempel, Liz Sirianni (Justin), and Anna-Maria Reid (Chris); two sons, Jonathan Pellett (Robin) and Ben Pellett (Carlie); eight grandchildren, Tyler Graham (Jenny), Chelsea Hunt (Kyle), Kaleb Graham, Tiffany Graham (Tameer), Jordis Pellett, Freyja Pellett, Philip Reid, and Timothy Reid; one great-grandchild, Erik Hunt; and two sisters, Diane Wood (Sam) and Nancy Kushko (Edwin), as well as numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, and their families. Lorraine was predeceased by her parents Eileen and Arthur Wood, her sister Mary (in infancy), and her brother Brian.
A Funeral/Memorial Service will be held at 12:00 pm, on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church, 170 Shuswap St. S.E., Salmon Arm, with the Reverend Brian Smith officiating. A tea will be served afterwards, with memories of Lorraine celebrated. Interment to follow in Shuswap Memorial Cemetery. The service, although not the tea or interment, will be ‘Zoomed’ for those who cannot attend in person. Please reach out to LPellettService@protonmail.com for the zoom link.
Flowers are respectfully declined, but memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice.
It was with great sadness that I read of Lorraines passing. Our friendship grew out of connecting while on council together. My deepest sympathies to you, everyone in her family. May you know the same peace and find comfort in knowing she is at rest.
It saddened my heart to read of Lorraines passing. It was only through where we chose to live that we had the lovely chance of meeting. After having spent many hours on council together our friendship bloomed. I will miss her deeply. My deepest condolences to you all. May you find comfort and peace in knowing that she has found rest.
Lorraine was my best friend for over 45 years and we shared many of life’s ups and downs. I will miss her greatly, but she will forever have a place in my heart.
Sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. My condolences.
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I met your mother while Dragon boating and she also introduced my to working at the churches thrift store. She was a very special person and am so priviledged to have known her.
Remembering many happy memories of Lorraine. Her strength of character and her strength in her faith, her quiet questioning and her non-judgmental acceptance. She was a very special lady and will be missed. May she rest in peace a good and faithful servant.
I had the pleasure of teaching Lorraine yoga many years ago at my studio Shuswap Yoga in Salmon Arm. Lorraine was a curious and dedicated student who I was always happy to see in class and also have conversations with after the class was finished and the other students had left. My condolences to her family members. She is now at peace.
Thinking of all of you during this difficult time. Your mom was a gift to all those who knew her. Lorraine,was dedicated to her family,resourceful and well respected as a professional during her work career. We had the pleasure of meeting her as a caring mother for a number of young children. Many amazing and happy memories were shared. Thank you for the connected time with Lorraine.