Born in Fort Macleod on April 5,1940, Loraine was the youngest of four children born to Leah and William Clarke. As a young girl, she was active in “Job’s Daughters Bethel #3” in Fort Macleod and later joined the Order of the Eastern Star #53, where she built lifelong friendships. Loraine dedicated over 30 years of her life working in the food services department at the Fort Macleod Hospital, from 1957 until her retirement in 1988. She found great joy in the simple pleasures of life, like baking her unforgettable Christmas shortbread, various crafts, and going on family picnics to Waterton. After her mother’s passing in 2000, Loraine continued to reside in their cherished home, accompanied by her little “barking dog” Missy. Her generous spirit and creative touch lived on in thoughtful gestures such as volunteering at the Fort Museum, knitting handmade scarves for the Charlie Brown Christmas Tree, and helping to fill shoe boxes that are sent overseas.

In 2007, Loraine moved to The View and then to The Pemican Lodge, where she became a beloved part of both communities and had a handful of very dear friends. Visits with Loraine were always heartfelt and filled with curious questions about your life, and a proud display of the latest addition to her ceramic pig collection.

Loraine was predeceased by her father William Clarke, mother Leah (née Chester), older sister Evelyn (Jack) Cullen and older brother Norman (Joan) Clarke.

She is lovingly remembered by her older sister Leola (Norman) Baird, her daughter Cathy Radermacher of Victoria and her three grandchildren, Elizabeth, Shay, and Becky. She also leaves behind many nieces and nephews, for whom she was never just “Auntie Loraine” but simply “Auntie”, a cherished figure in their lives.

One of Loraine’s favorite hymns was “Abide With Me”. As Loraine now walks in the presence of her Lord, steady and gentle, she will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

A Graveside Service for family and close friends will be held at in Archmount Cemetery this fall.

In memory of Loraine, donations may be made to STARS Air Ambulance (stars.ca), honoring her life of service and care for others.