Obituary of Lorraine Caskanette

CASKANETTE- Lorraine Edith (nee Lister) passed away peacefully at the St. Thomas-Elgin General Hospital on Friday, June 19, 2020 in her 72nd year. Lorraine is survived by her loving husband Doug; by her daughters Katie Caskanette (Iain MacLean) of London and Vicki Blackman of St. Thomas; by her grandchildren Alyssa Blackman, Ashley Blackman (Devon Woodsworth), Connor Caskanette and Ethan Caskanette; her great grandchildren Vincent, Kyson, Kaleb, and Lucas; by her siblings Linda Middaugh and Mark Middaugh; her siblings-in-law Shirley (Keith) Monk, Rick (Marna) Caskanette, Tim (Bev) Caskanette, and Mike (Rhonda) Caskanette; and by her many nieces, nephews cousins and friends. Predeceased by her brothers Mike and Darwyn Middaugh, and by her parents Ken and Norine Middaugh. Lorraine attended Arthur Voaden Secondary School, then went on to business school, and retired from Canron as a Secretary. She was a member of LifeHouse Church in St. Thomas, the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, and enjoyed bringing joy to others by volunteering with the Iron Horse Festival and as Clown Trooper “Loopy Apple”. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held at the Shawn Jackson Funeral Home 31 Elgin Street, St. Thomas (519-631-0570) on Thursday, June 25, 2020 from 5:00 – 7:00 pm, where a memorial service to celebrate Lorraine’s life will be held on Friday, June 26, 2020 at 1:00 pm (current COVID-19 protocols will be implemented). Interment of ashes in Holy Angels Cemetery at a later date. If desired, donations to the Alzheimer Society Elgin-St. Thomas or Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Personal condolences to the family can be made at www.sjfh.ca