Age 72: It is with great sadness and a heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Lorraine Deveau on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 in the Sacred Heart Community Health Centre, Cheticamp. Beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, sister, and friend to many. Lorraine was born on September 18, 1951 to the late Placide and the late Eva May (Covin) Poirier.
Lorraine’s greatest treasures were her family and friends. She was a strong and determined woman with a huge heart. The greatest gift that she shared of herself was the warmth with which she opened her home and heart to everyone. There was always enough to eat for one more at the table and always enough room for one more in the house. As much as she loved her children, the love that she had for her grandchildren and great grandchildren was two-fold. Her faith and her love were a driving force in everything she did for others. She lived fully and enjoyed many laughs with her friends when she would go to Bingo, to TOPS, and played Rummoli. She’d never pass up the opportunity to go on a good shopping trip. To many, she wasn’t only known as “Lorraine” but as “Lorraine the beautiful” as she named herself. In spite of dark days she may have experienced in her life, like the owl, she found her way through the night.
Lorraine is survived by her devoted and loving husband, André; her two children, Barbara Deveau, and Terry (Melissa) Deveau; her grandchildren, Evan (Daffney) Deveau, Damian Deveau, Hayley Foti, Dallas Deveau, and Ryder Deveau; her great granddaughters, Kinsley Deveau, and Layla Clements; her sisters, Marina Poirier, and Judy (Roy) Larade; her brothers, Dannie (Joan) Poirier, Everett (Annette) Poirier, Michael (Darlene) Poirier, Roy (Jillian) Poirier, Charlie (Lorraine) Poirier, Andrew (Ashley) Poirier, and Alex (Donna) Poirier; and many nieces and nephews.
She left us to join their daughter, Judy and their son, Lee. Besides her parents, she was also predeceased by her brothers, Arthur, and Jo-Jo.
She will be greatly missed by her family and friends, but the memories she has left us with, have now become treasures which we hold close to our hearts.
A funeral service will be held on Monday, June 17, 2024 at 10:30 am in St. Peter’s Church, Cheticamp with Deacon Gerald LeBlanc officiating. Burial to follow in the parish cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made in Lorraine’s memory to a charity of your choice.
Condolences
Our deepest sympathy to all the family.
This makes me very sad. She was such a wonderful person, always smiling. Hugs to all.
So sorry for your loss I did cursor with this lady she was such a blessed soul rest in peace till we meet again my friend
Mom, dad and I would like to send our condolences to you all. Bingo will never be the same. God took another angel from us ! RIP my dear!🙏🙏🙏
So sorry for your great loss. Sending our condolences and love ❤️
To all of Lorraine’s family my deepest condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Thinking how Lorraine’s gonna be missed by her friends, especially my mom. It seemed every time they got together they were laughing! They certainly made some great memories which they will hold dear. Sending my deepest sympathies to André, the kids & grandkids and her huge family.
Thinking of all those who knew and loved her and especially her family. She was such a fun person, so kind. Very sorry to hear her her passing.
Gerry and I (Debbie) send André and family our deepest condolences. We loved this lady. Such a sweetheart.
Sending all my love to the island. Lorraine was a beautiful woman inside and out. She will be missed by so many.
My deepest sympathies to the entire family.
Deepest sympathy to the family, my heart is with you, Mel, Terry and the kids.
To Lorraine’s family and friends, may you cherish the wonderful memories. Deepest condolences going out to each and every one of you♡
Our sincere condolences and deepest sympathies to the whole family. Betty Anne, Leonard and Joshua Roach
My deepest sympathies to all Lorraine’s family and friends 🧡
R.I.P., Lorraine!
Our deepest sympathies to Andre and family.
Sympathies to André, Barbara, Terry and all the family and close friends. May the good memories you have of Lorraine support you through the rough days ahead.
To Beautiful Lorraine’s family!!!! Know that we share your sorrow and sadness 💔😓Lorraine was everything a person would want in a friend and I was one of the lucky ones to have had her as a dear friend. It broke my heart to say goodbye but she has left my life rich with soooo many memories I will cherish forever. R.I.P. our Beautiful Lorraine 🙏💔
Deepest sympathies to all the family..she was such a gentle soul..RIP
Helena and Andre Aucoin