Lorraine Marie LeMieux's Obituary
Lorraine Marie LeMieux, age 97, passed away Friday, December 27, 2024 at her home. She was born August 17, 1927 in Detroit, MI to Ray and Marie (LeFevre) Chambers and moved to the West Michigan area at age 16. Lorraine graduated from St. Jean’s High School. She married Richard LeMieux at the former St. Jean de Baptiste Catholic Church on February 6, 1954 and he preceded her in death on August 17, 2004 after 50 years of marriage. She was a longtime active member of the former St. Jean de Baptiste Catholic Church and was currently a member of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Lorraine worked as the secretary for St. Francis de Sales Elementary School for 34 years prior to her retirement at age 79. She was a sweet and kind-hearted woman who loved her time at St. Francis Elementary School – becoming the “school mom” to so many over the years. Lorraine was born and raised in her beloved Detroit – and only moved here because her dad found work. She remembered fondly Boblo Island, the Hudson Building, and so many wonderful memories of her time in Detroit. Lorraine especially loved the IHM nuns that taught her in school and always remembered them fondly. She was a classical music lover and listened to Blue Lake Public Radio most of the time. She enjoyed cheering on Notre Dame during fall Saturdays. Lorraine was so smart, she even skipped the 4th grade. She will be remembered and loved by those who know her. Survivors include 5 children, Vincent (Patte) LeMieux, Chrissy (Steve) Rudat, Sue Jones, Kenneth LeMieux, Amy LeMieux; 9 grandchildren and many great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband and 1 daughter, Rosemary Whiteman. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 2:30PM Friday, January 3, 2025 at St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with Rev. Kyle Kilpatrick presiding. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the Mass at the church. Interment will take place at St. Mary’s Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or the Harbor Hospice Foundation. Arrangements handled by The Walburn Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, 1547 W. Sherman Blvd, Muskegon, MI 49441. Sign the online guestbook at www.sytsemafh.com
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