September 27, 1936 – December 4, 2012
It is with great sadness that the Turnbull family announces that Jean Lorraine Turnbull (nee Bozak) died at home on December 4. Lorraine was born on September 27, 1936 in Edmonton, Alberta.
She celebrated her 57th wedding anniversary with her beloved husband, Murray on November 19, 2012.
Lorraine was an active member of many communities across Canada. She taught ceramics, was a Girl Guide leader, and supported many young people. Lorraine was a skilled seamstress and craftsperson. She began her work career in the military and was an accountant for small businesses.
Lorraine will be dearly missed by her husband Murray; her two daughters Debra Priebe (Gord) and Patricia Turnbull (Wayne); her sister Joyce Williams (Don); her brothers Lawrence Bozak (Nat), Roger Bozak (Karen) and John Bozak; three grandchildren Rebecca Priebe (Philippe), Christopher Priebe, Jenna Stubbe; and a great grandchild Dylan. She was also very close to her sisters-in-law Marguerite Kavanagh, Hazel Bethune (Randy) and Jess Bond. Lorraine was predeceased by her youngest daughter Kathy.
Funeral Services will be held at Comox Valley Funeral Home, Cremation and Reception Centre on Saturday, December 8th at 11AM, 1101 Ryan Rd., Courtenay, with a light lunch to follow.