Passed peacefully away at the Agnes Pratt home on March 20, 2017 surrounded by her loving family, Lorraine Ryan, aged 81 years. Predeceased by her parents Laura and Clayton Diamond; infant sister Marilyn; sister Jeanette Hudson; brother Edmund Diamond and parents-in-law Fannie and Orlando Ryan. Leaving to mourn her husband of 55 years, Norman; son Robert (Lynn); daughter Heather (Randy) Mercer; grandchildren Kimberley and Christopher Ryan (Laura Cassell); great-granddaughter Layla Ryan; brother Kevin (Jean) Diamond; brother-in-law Warren Hudson; sister-in-law Cora Diamond; also a number of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. A special thank you to everyone who touched Lorraine's life, especially over the past six months. As per Lorraine's wishes, cremation has taken place. Resting at Carnell's Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road, on Wednesday, March 22 and Thursday, March 23 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will take place on Friday, March 24 from Wesley United Church at 2 p.m. with interment to follow in Mount Pleasant Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Lorraine's memory may be made to Wesley United Church, VOWR or a charity of choice. To send a message of condolences or to sign the memorial guest book, please visit www.carnells.com.