Hupman, Lorraine Minnie, 82, of Summerville Centre, Queens County, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 16th, 2016, in Queens General Hospital, Liverpool.
Born in Mill Village, she was a daughter of the late Frederick and Hazel (Phalen) Connolly.
She is survived by a daughter, Debbie Thibault, of Lower Sackville; sons, David (Debbie), of Calgary, Alberta, Michael “Trent” (Beth), of Summerville Centre; grandchildren, Denyse, Angela, Miranda, Nathan, Sarah; great-grandchildren, Brooke, Christopher, Dawn, Noah, Ethan, Wyatt; sister, Nancie (Jack) Nunan, of Plano, Texas; brothers, Frederic (Janet), of Stanhope, P.E.I., James (Sharon), of Charleston and special aunt Margy Lohnes of Simpson’s Corner.
She was predeceased by her loving husband, Aubrey “Clair” and her son-in-law, Roger Thibault.
Lorraine was an Elementary School Teacher for 13 years prior to becoming the Municipal Office Tax Clerk until her retirement in 1992. In 1993, she became a Municipal Counselor representing the District of West Queens until its amalgamation with the town of Liverpool creating the region of Queens in March of 1996. Lorraine enjoyed her volunteer work which included canvassing for the Canadian Cancer Society, member of the Queens Manor Auxiliary and most importantly, her 35 years of music leadership as the Church Organist and Choir Director for the Summerville Christian Church.
Visitation will be held from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m., on Tuesday, April 19th, 2016, at Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday , April 20th, 2016, at 11:00 a.m., from Summerville Christian Church, followed by a reception. Reverend Russell Prime officiating assisted by Reverend Neil Bergman. Burial will be in the Laurel Hill Cemetery, Port Mouton. Family flowers only. Donations may be made to the Summerville Christian Church or to the Queens General Hospital Foundation. To share memories or condolences, please visit www.chandlersfuneral.com
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PAT PATTERSON
Please accept my sincere condolences.
I know that her loss will be felt deeply by her family. as well as in the community as a whole. Lorraine and Clair were good neighbours to me during the years I lived in Summerville.
My thoughts are with you all at this sad time.
Pat Patterson
Gordon Eisnor
Trent and family: Sorry to hear of your mom’s passing.Sincere condolences to all your family.
Margo Hanley
Dear Debbie, David and Mike: I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. She was truly a wonderful woman in every way. Everything she did, she put her heart and sole into it, including bringing up her family. She was a kind and gentle lady who has left a remarkable footprint. Let your family and friends help you through this sad time. God Bless.
Laura Dobson
.Dear Debbie, Dave and Mike Aunt Lorraine gave our world so much love, laughter and caring. You definitely won the Mother lottery. I will forever be grateful to have had her in my life. Your loss is big. My love is with you.
Donna Denison
Debbie, David and Trent – so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. She will certainly be missed, especially at the church functions. She was a great lady, so very kind and always with a smile.
Walter and Sherri Miller
David,Debbie,Trent and families:
Walter and I were so sorry to hear of Lorraine’s passing,she was such a lovely lady and I certainly enjoyed my visits with her.She will be greatly missed in the community,Our condolences to you all at this difficult time.
Terri Longmire
Debbie, David, Mike, and Family:
I am so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. She will be sadly missed. Keep all of your memories close to your heart at this sad time and they will help you get through. Hugs to all of you
Bea Delong
Trent & Family. So sorry for the loss of your mom.. Sincere Sympathy to you all at this sad time.
Sylvia & Mike Langille
Dear Mike,Debbie ,David and families,
We were sorry to hear about Lorraine. She was a very special lady! She will be with your father now.
Take care and God bless!
Crystal Wamboldt (Hanson)
So sorry for the loss of your mother and one of the greatest teachers I ever had. Wonderful Lady.
Joyce & John Bolivar
Thinking of you all at this sad time.
Bryan & Cheryl Theriau
Thinking of all of you at this difficult time. May the wonderful memories that you shared put a smile on your face and lighten your grieving heart.
Colleen and Timothy Roy
Debbie , David and Mike
Thinking of you and your families at this sad time. Our memories keep them alive in our hearts. Your Mom was a special lady and will be missed by all.
Peter and Andrea Crouse
David and Debbie and family,
We are so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Pat & Doug Lohnes
To the Hupman Family
Our sincere sympathy to Lorraine’s family. I knew Lorraine for quite a few years as a canvasser in the Summerville area. She was a very nice and kind lady.
Pat Lohnes
Sterling Belliveau
I would like to extend heartfelt sympathy to the family of Lorraine Hupman. I am very saddened to hear of your loss. My sincere thoughts and prayers are with you at this time,
With deepest Sympathy,
Sterling Belliveau, MLA
Leon & Norma Robertson
Leon and I are very sorry to hear of your loss. Lorraine and Leon worked together in the municipal office and he had the greatest respect for her as she was a lovely lady and a worker.Please pass on our condolence to her family.
Marie Lamrock
On behalf of the Nova Scotia Truckers Association for Queens and Shelburne Counties, I offer our condolences to Lorraine’s family. She will be missed greatly but you are so lucky to have had her as a mother and grandmother as well as those of us who had the pleasure of knowing her.
Bruce and Charlene White
We extend our sincere condolences to the Hupman family on the loss of your dear mother.
Carole and Martin Stoffman
Our sincere condolences on the loss of your wonderful Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother. Though she will always be missed, your memories will keep her with you forever.
Carole and Martin Stoffman
Brian and Ann Parsons
Mike, Beth and the Hupman Family.
Sincere sympathy for the loss of your mother. She will be sadly missed but never forgotten.
Barbara Kelley
To the family,Lorraine was a wonderful lady,I always enjoyed seeing her at the summer get together.We will miss her but have lots of great memories to remember.Peace be with you all .
Rick & Barb
Kathleen Rafuse
Very sorry to hear of your loss. I worked with Lorraine for many years. She was a lovely person and I always enjoyed her guidance as well as her joy of life. Her dedication to her family and community was so very evident in all she did.
Michelle Wolfe-Sitton
Debbie , Dave , Mike and families ,
I am so very sorry for your loss . Your mother was truly a remarkable lady , who lived her life with grace and kindness. I’ll always be thankful that I had the pleasure of being part of her life for so many years. She touched the hearts of many , and will be remembered fondly by everyone who knew her .
May you draw comfort from the cherished memories in the days ahead.
Sending lots of love across the miles . xx oo
ann langille
DEAR Trent, and family, please except our deepest sympathys on the loss of your mom. Jeff and Ann Langille
Barb and Brian Fralic
Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Barb and Brian
Linda Hupman
David, Debbie, Michael Trent and families,
My heart goes out to you all as you grieve the loss of an exceptional mother, mother-in-law, grandmother…Lorraine was a most gracious, kind, generous but formidable lady who gave much to her family, community and church. May your memories sustain you at this difficult time and in the years ahead.
Linda Hupman
Doug & Val Wamboldt
Trent and Families,
Sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. Take care.
Bill and Anna Cox
We are sorry to hear of Lorraine’s passing. Bill served as a councillor with Lorraine, she was a hard working councillor always prepared and dedicated to her constituents, as well as her county. Our deepest sympathy to all.
Erin and Jeff Ingram
Trent and Beth
So sorry to hear about your mom, our thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Judi & Ken Minard
To Lorraine’ s family
Our sincere condolences. Lorraine was a remarkable lady and the world is a lesser place without her.
Zona Hatt
To all Mrs Hupan’s family,
Your mom was a true gem. I knew from her volunteer work at the Manor, a perfect delight with her beautiful smile and that little sparkle in her eyes. Year after year my mom and your mom was the driving force behind the Queens Manor fair.I know for I always got talked into doing the auction :} She was adorable, no other way to describe. Your loss is great and I pray that knowing many prayers are being said for you will help during this of sorrow. Thank you for sharing those wonderful photos for each one tells a story to cherish and carry in your heart forever.
My deepest condolences to you all. God Bless Zona Hatt
Dave & Jocelyn Broughm
We are so sorry to hear the loss of your Mom. She was a very gracious lady and very well respected in her Community.
Thinking of you all.
Rev Jen Garbin
So sad to hear of Lorraine’s passing. She was a lovely, talented, and compassionate woman. My fondest memories are of Summerville’s annual auction…she and I would be co-auctioneers and always had a blast. I have a couple of her recipes that I will pull out and try in her honour 🙂 Many hugs to the family. May God’s strength and comfort be yours during this difficult time. Much love, Jen, Gianni, Rita and Victor Garbin
Lorimer and Evelyn
Thinking of you all at this very sad time. Your mom always had a warm smile and time for a little chat … and she sure will be missed. Hold her memories tight!
Vicki Black
Dear Debbie,
I was so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. I’m sure it gave her great comfort to have you with her these last weeks. May your faith sustain you as you grieve her passing and celebrate her life.
John 14:2.
Pat and Coleen (Clancy) Ryan
Debbie, David, and Michael,
Just wanted you to know that we are thinking of you as you celebrate your Mom’s wonderful life. She will be missed by many….a very nice lady.
Bruce Theriau
To Lorraine’s family
Sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Barb and Borden Doreybedorey
Dear Mike and family, It is difficult to always know what to say except we are sincerely sorry your dear mother is gone. I didn’t know your mom Mike but she raised a fine man in you. RIP MInnie. Peace and love!