Lorraine Aline (Shupe) Quinn, age 79, born in Liverpool to Earl Frederick and Regina (Anthony) Shupe of Charleston, Queens Co., NS, passed away in the Queens General Hospital, Liverpool, NS on May 31, 2021 after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease.
At the time of her death, Lorraine was a fifty year resident of Liverpool, NS. Lorraine was the oldest of 4 siblings, Harley, Merna, and Marilyn, now all deceased. Lorraine’s surviving husband (married fifty years) is historian, author and retired educational administrator, Robert Edwin Quinn, and she is also survived by a much loved niece and two nephews and their families: Kirk Earl Shupe, Charleston, NS; Cheryl (Gerhardt) Mcluckie, Ottawa, ON; and Andrew Conrad, Dartmouth, NS. Lorraine was extremely proud to be able to trace her numerous ancestors back to the Palatine, Germany and the founding of Lunenburg in 1759-60.
Lorraine had several major passions in her life; two of which were her husband and her Shupe family, especially her nephew Kirk, the son of her heart. Second was learning varied skills and teaching mathematics in the local schools (internship at Mount Pleasant, teacher in Mill Village, Liverpool Town and Brooklyn (elementary and Junior High), and Liverpool Regional Junior High School.
Lorraine graduated from the Nova Scotia Teachers College with a class A license in 1959 and then went on to study at Mount Allison, Acadia, St. Anne and Dalhousie Universities. In grade 12 provincials, she attained the highest math mark in NS and after, was awarded two scholarships. Lorraine also graduated in sewing and accounting. She produced much of her own clothing and tons of Icelandic sweaters and numerous afghans of which she gave as gifts and/or wore. She also did the accounts her her husband’s two businesses after he retired as a school administrator.
Lorraine loved to travel and accompanied her husband to spend winters in Florida at their own condo; traveled all over Canada and the USA to experience all the natural wonders and to seek out the numerous country shows at Opryland, the Opry, Dolly’s TN Park, parades and concerts, NY, Halifax and Liverpool. Her all time favorite was the late Kenny Rogers and she even got a scarf from Elvis. Her collections, including Kenny’s tambourines, is extensive. She loved Royal Doulton’s, miniature crystals, wooden carved birds, Charming Tails, Hummel’s and Blushing Bunnies… an extensive collection in the thousands.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool, NS. A private family graveside service will be held at a later date in Trinity Anglican Cemetery, Bog Road, Liverpool. Reverend Cherry Workman officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Queens General Hospital Foundation. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com
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Judi Maillett
So sorry to see my grade 4/5 teacher from Mill Village school passed away. Always liked to have a little chat when I saw her. I will always remember her as ” Miss Shupe ” Hope she’s flying high with the Angels & smiling down on us. Her smile was always a BIG one too. Judi ( Whynot ) Maillett
Greg Golden
I will never forget Lorraine’s smile, kindness, compassion. She was always so positive with us all, and she is one of the main reasons I chose teaching as a profession. I loved running into her in town when I was home visiting. She had such kind words when my mother passed and I ran into her at Frenchy’s. Those were words I needed to hear that day.
My sincere condolences to Robert as well as the Shupe and Quinn families. The world has lost a bright shining light.
Linda Baron Dunham
My deepest condolences to Bob, and family. Heaven surely has received a special angel and a dear friend. I will miss Lorraine very much and will always cherish our friendship and all the memories we have shared throughout the years. Hold on tight to all the wonderful memories as will I. Sending my love.
Marie Wambolt (Zwicker)
Robert and Lorraine’s family
I was deeply saddened to hear of Lorraine’s passing. Growing up in the same community we knew each other all our life. Although over the years we never kept in touch, when ever we would meet she always had time for a chat. It’s not easy losing your loved one but the wonderful memories you have of your life together will help get you through the difficult days and nights. Lorraine was a beautiful person inside and out and will be missed by all who knew her. Condolences to all her family. May she rest in peace
Shelley Boens
So sorry for your loss. Had her as a grade 8 teacher in Brooklyn. She always said hi no matter where she saw you. Keep her memories alive and her close to your heart. She will always be watching over you Im sure. RIP
Kelly W
Mrs. Quinn (as I would have never called her by her first name! ) was my Grade 9 home room and Math teacher. She was an amazing teacher and one who made a lasting impression; a teacher who made a difference. She knew how to encourage her students to push themselves and always had time to support and explain when the Math got tough! I am saddened to hear of her passing and offer my sincere condolences to her family and friends and all my fellow students who were fortunate enough to be taught by the best.
Linda MacKinnon
Sending our sympathy to you Bob on Lorraine’s passing. She was a lovely lady always so pleasant and interesting to talk to. She was a very good teacher and talented in so many ways. We know that you will miss her every day but keep your special memories close. She will always live on in your heart. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Dennis & Linda MacKinnon
Norma & Leon Robertson
So sorry Bob to hear of Lorraine passing. Your memories will always be with you.
God Bless you. stay safe.
Cathy Wentzell
Mr. Quinn,
I am so very sorry to hear of Lorraine’s passing.
She was a wonderful mentor to me when I first
started my teaching career and a pleasure to chat
with for years after. Please accept my sincere
condolences.
Cathy ( Wagner ) Wentzell
Rose (Veinot) Mooers
My deepest sympathy to Robert (Mr. Quinn) on the passing of his wife Lorriane.
May all your wonderful memories help you through this difficult time
judy quinn
ROBERT QUINN I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS AND FAMILY SHE WAS ONE OF MY GOOD FRIENDS SHE WAS BEAUTIFUL INSIDE AND OUT R I P
Irving Whynot
Sorry for your loss
Audrey Croft Spencer
Sorry to hear of Lorraines passing. we were friends at the old Charleston school and LRHS.
Leslie Clarke
Bob
Sadden to hear of Lorraine’s passing…….she was a lovely person.
Leslie Clarke
Beach Meadows
Barbara Burns
To Lorraine’s Family,
I am shocked and saddened to read this obituary. I last saw her in the grocery store in town before Covid turned our world upside down. We had quite a chat and exchanged the happenings in our lives. A kind, caring and very pleasant lady. May she Rest In Peace. Condolences to all who loved her. She will be missed.
Vernon & Joyce Hawkes
Bob, we are so sorry for your loss. She was a lovely lady and great teacher. She was always so pleasant and amazing.
Treasure your memories. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
David & Judy Whynott of mersey point
Bob and all of Lorraine family we send our deepest condolences.Having known Lorraine and her family all of my adult life she always showed her friendship and respect for everyone Lorraine will certainly be thought of and missed often by those who knew her. bless you all and this sad time.
Wayne Davis
Would like to send my Deepest Sympathy to Robert and the family. I had her as a teacher in Brooklyn School. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. May she rest in peace.
Shelly (Shupe) Neilson
Robert, Kirk and family –
So sad to hear of Lorraine’s passing. It’s always hard to lose a close loved one.
Joe latham
Hello Robert: So sorry to hear of the passing of you wife, sounds
like she was a wonderful lady. Marie D. Passed on the information to us.
Take care of yourself as well and may your wife Rest In Peace
Joe Latham
Gini Nickerson
Mr. Quinn – saddened to hear the news that Lorraine has passed. I knew her as Miss Shupe when the Sandy Cove kids graduated to the “big school” in Brooklyn. Always a smile and a warm welcome – she helped to lay the foundation for our entry into high school. Sincere condolences to you and your family at this difficult time. May you take comfort in the many memories the two of you have shared during your long and loving partnership.
Linda & Clarke Rafuse
Dear Bob, we’re so sorry to hear of your loss of Lorraine. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Please call if you need anything. Our sincere condolences.
Sincerely,
Linda & Clarke Rafuse
Hartlen Bonnie Gay
Dear Mr. Quinn,
So sorry to hear about the passing of Lorraine. You may not remember me however I worked at the Milton Veterinary Clinic as Dr. Flanders assistant. Lorraine was a sweet heart and I loved to hear the stories about travelling and her favourite singer. She would be so excited about the next adventure and I travelled vicariously through her, as I never travelled. I pray that Kenny Rogers meets her at the Pearly Gates and they hook up with Dolly and your Labradors. Keep these things in mind when you are missing her and I hope you will find comfort in your memories and love.
Bonnie Gay Hartlen
Donnie and Valerie
My Sincere Condolence at the loss of your Wife Bob.
Jeffrey Miller
Bob and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of Lorraine’s passing. We had so many Great Years at The Liverpool Junior High. So many Memories !with such a Great Teacher who has had such a Great influence on so many! You will be missed Mrs. Quinn!!
Gordon Eisnor
Bob: My sincere condolence to you and all Lorraine’s family.
Lynn Kempton-Lowe
Dear Robert,
I was so sorry to read about your wife’s passing. She was certainly a wonderful influence on all who had the pleasure of knowing her.
I send my deepest condolences and will be praying for you and Lorraine’s extended family, as you mourn your
great loss.
Sincerely,
Lynn Kempton-Lowe
Tim McDonald
Very sad to hear about Lorraine’s passing. She was always so friendly and chatty and whenever her conversation was about Kenny Rogers, she’d have the largest smile and a twinkle in her eyes. She was without a doubt his biggest fan. It’s easy to see from all of the condolences, she was well-loved and made a big impact on many of her former students. What a wonderful legacy. I’m thinking about you, Bob, at this very sad time.
Terry and Debbie Doucette
Debbie and I wish to express sincerest condolences to Bob and members of the Shupe and Quinn family upon the passing of Lorraine. I worked with Lorraine for many years at Brooklyn and South Queens Middle Schools. At all times Lorraine displayed the qualities of a dedicated and professional teacher, a wonderful role model for others. Students who had her as a teacher knew of her high expectations and standards for success. What I learned and discovered in working with Lorraine was a wonderful sense of humour as well. Her passing is certainly a great loss to Bob, family and friends. Kindest thoughts and kindest regards
Dannie MacLean
Condolence from Joyce and Dannie
Dennis & Sherri Harrington
So very sorry for your loss, sending sincere condolences to the family, take care.❤️
Jane McKinnon Payzant
I was saddened to hear of another childhood friend’s passing.Lorraine and I went to high school together,travelling on the same bus.Please except my sympathy.
Jim Muise
Bob and family I am saddened to learn of your Lorraine’s passing. She was an inspiration to her many students and she will be fondly remembered by all . My prayers are with you at this very difficult time.
David Whynot
My Condolence to you and your family, Lorraine was a lovely kind and friendly lady and she was a good friendly Teacher R I P Lorraine
George Fletcher
We we sorry to hear about the passing of Lorraine. Our thoughts and our prayers are with your family.
Vina Moses
Condolences to Bob, her family and friends.
Faye Levy
I am so very sad to hear of Lorraine’s passing. She was my teacher at Brooklyn School and I have always had a deep respect for her. I last spoke with Lorraine in the hospital while I was there visiting with a dear friend. I stood in the doorway and we had a chat. She always stopped to talk whenever we would see each other at the grocery store. Hold on to all your beautiful memories as they will bring you comfort during this difficult time.
Faye(Parnell) Levy
Lorna & Dale Hamm
We are so sorry Bob to hear of Lorraine’s passing. Our condolences are with you at this sad time in life.
Rod & Ann Golden
Bob and family, Kirk and Family, so sorry to hear. of Lorraine’s passing. She was my teacher in Brooklyn School many years ago.I liked and respected her & she managed to keep me in line. Our deepest sympathy to all. Rod & Ann
Stephen Rafuse
I have fond memories of working with Lorraine at SQJH.She was dedicated, focused, fair and determined to make a subject many students found challenging understandable.Lorraine was a great colleague.My condolences on your loss.
Tracy Baker
Special people leave a lasting memory in your heart and mind. Mrs.Quinn was one of those special people. I remember her amazing teaching skills so well it’s as if it was yesterday. Her beautiful smile and her laugh are something I will never forget. She left me with many wonderful memories and I consider myself fortunate to have had her be one of my first teachers. Mr. Quinn you are in my heart and prayers, she was a remarkable woman.
Peter & Janet Fountain
Bob,
So sorry to hear of Lorraine‘s passing. She was always a cheerful person and a good math teacher. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Anne Laws
Mr. Quinn, my sincere condolences to you on the loss of your love of 50 years. I have fond memories of Mrs. Quinn as she taught me French in Grade 8. Although those times of grade school were long ago, when I think of Brooklyn School days and experiences that I enjoyed, she always come to mind. Please know that my heart is with you at this very difficult time.
Bonnie Henderson
I have lots of memories of Lorraine and the Shupe family as I grew up next door to them. Her younger sister Marilyn and I were the same age. I made many trips up through the field to go to their house. Always enjoyed chatting with Lorraine when we would meet. Sometimes we would end up full of laughter and sometimes in tears. May the many memories of the years you and Lorraine spent together bring you much comfort during the days ahead. I am very sorry for your loss Bob. My sincere condolences to you at this sad time in your life.
Blessings,
Bonnie
Robert & Sally Fader
Bob:
So very sorry to hear of Lorraine’s passing.She taught my son, Craig, in school. Sending sincere condolences at this very sad and difficult time.
Darren Horton
My condolences. She was a remarkable teacher that certainly made a path in the future for so many of us.
Gale Deveau
Art and I were sad to hear of Lorraine’s passing. We both have fond memories of her from school. Please accept our sincere condolences
Gale and Art Deveau
Heidi (Gallant) Williams
Mrs. Quinn was a dedicated and inspiring teacher who set high standards but had a love for her students too. She had an impact on so many students over so many years of dedicated teaching. She inspired a love of math in me and I still think of Mrs. Quinn when working on a problem. Afterall, “a calculator is only as good as the person operating it.”
Condolences to all those who loved her dearly.
Susan (Mouzar) West
A lovely person, a wonderful, caring teacher who, I can remember, always gave a strong word of advice to the younger generation during the early school years at Brooklyn School. So sorry to hear this news of “Miss Shupe’s” passing. Sending my sincere condolences to her family. May wonderful memories help you through this difficult time.
Janet (Snair) Levangie
I was deeply saddened to read of Lorraine’s passing. She was kind, thoughtful and a great teacher. Keep her memories alive and close to your heart.
Charles McLellan
On behalf of the Retired Teachers Organization- Queens Branch, I wish to extend our sincerest condolences to the family of Lorraine Quinn. Lorraine was a kind, empathetic and dedicated educator who touched the lives of many young people in a very positive manner . I had the distinct privilege of being a colleague of Lorraine early in my teaching career; an experience that I found professionally rewarding. Lorraine will be missed by all of us.
C. McLellan
President
Queens Branch- RTO
Duncan and Goretti MacIsaac
Dear Bob and Families,
We were sorry to hear of Lorraine’s death. She was a one of a kind lady and a unique, special teacher who could reach her students in a very professional and personal way. On many occasions we have heard her former students speak highly and respectfully about Lorraine. She helped countless students over the years. Her mentoring skills for new teachers was but one quality that she possessed. She will be missed but always in our hearts.
RIP ♥ Special Friend
Barry Clattenburg
My condolences to Robert on the passing of your wife. I have been thinking back about the positive influence Miss Shupe had on me at Brooklyn School. She cared about her students and we cared about her.
Tina Crowley
So deeply sadend to here of Mrs. Quinns passing Robert. We would always talk when we would see each other. Mrs Quinn was a teacher of mine and a very remarkable woman. RIP Mrs. Quinn ❤️ xos