Obituary of E. Lorraine Haslett

With profound sadness Shelly Fowlie (Darell) and Brenda Breen (Peter) announce the death of their mother, E. Lorraine Haslett (nee Craig) on Monday February 20. Predeceased by Carl, her husband of 50 years, Lorraine was the proud grandmother of Madison, Mallory and Aleah Breen. She is survived by her sister, Noreen; brother, Wally (Ethel); and brother-in-law Ken (Trudi) Haslett; along with many nieces and nephews. Born in Milford, on the west side of Saint John, Lorraine - or PeeWee - was Josephine and Edward Craig’s youngest child. Predeceased by a sister, Bonnie and brothers, Gordon, Hilyard, Buddy, and Bunky, Noreen and Wally remember her flair for putting on performances in the barn, excelling in athletics at Vocational School and her adventurous spirit. Time spent with the Class of 54 and the Vocational School Alumni was important to her and we appreciated the many visits she received while in hospital. Her earlier years were spent working at NBTel and the Department of Revenue office, and her love of modeling and the Fundy Frolics during that time gained her life-long friends. After several years at home with her children she rejoined the workforce in 1974 at L. M. Berry. She was also a charter member of the Ladies Barbershop Group and loved the years spent as a Sea Belle. Summers at Harding’s Point were favourite times spent with good friends and her grandchildren. If she wasn’t on her own deck you just had to follow the laughter and you would find her with friends playing cards or entertaining the girls with stories. Having one hobby was not challenging enough for Lorraine. She quilted, knit, crocheted, sewed, did puzzles and crafts, bowled, played cards, collected stamps, and researched the family tree to name just a few. If she liked something hand crafted, she would teach herself how to do it. She could get lost in an old movie that she had watched 20 times and the old Hollywood glam spoke to her spirit as a dreamer. She loved to sing and dance and dress up so it was a special event for her and those of us who got to watch her prepare for a night out on the town. She was also determined. After being diagnosed with Parkinson’s, she set out to learn about it, become involved with a support group and, with the help of a personal trainer, built her strength to slow the progression of her condition. Lorraine was never content to do anything halfway. We will miss her laughter, the way she enjoyed having fun and the way she sparkled when she had everyone’s attention. Our most sincere thanks to the team at the Regional Hospital 5CS, and her pal Doug Collier. We will never forget the care and compassion provided for both her and us. Resting at Brenan’s Funeral Home 111 Paradise Row, with visiting on Tuesday February 21st from 2 - 4 and 6 – 8 pm. A Celebration of Lorraine’s life will be held on Wednesday February 22nd at 11:00AM from Brenan’s. For those who wish, remembrances to the Parkinson Society, Vocational School Alumni, Cystic Fibrosis, Bobby’s Hospice or any charity of the donor’s choice would be appreciated by the family.