Lorraine L. Simon, age 57, of Shelby, died Sunday, June 14, 2020 at the home of her sister after a brief battle with Glioblastoma.
Lorraine was born on November 30, 1962 in Shelby, Ohio to Maurice L. and Anna M. (Chavez) Simon. She was a 1981 graduate of Shelby High School and continued her education at Ferris State University in Michigan where she earned a bachelor’s degree. Lorraine spent her career as a health inspector and was very dedicated to her work. She worked for Macomb County in Michigan from where she retired and was currently employed by the City of Columbus.
To know Lorraine was to know a person who was strong, non-complaining, literal and smart. She loved her family and was never at a loss for words as she enjoyed conversating and had a great sense of humor. Lorraine’s list of hobbies is plentiful as she had many interests and consistently had a hobby going. Some of those hobbies included reading, sewing, traveling, and was a Civil War enthusiast participating in many Civil War reenactments.
Lorraine is survived by her mother: Anna M. Simon of Shelby; sisters: Josephine Simon of Shelby, Maureen (Kevin Combs) Rupe of Shelby, Jackie (Todd) Potts of Shelby, Karen (John) Dillon of Mt. Vernon, Mary (Doug Collins) Simon of Mansfield, Leticia (Mike) Saunders of South Carolina; goddaughters: Nikki (Nick) Webster and Megan (Ryan) Ward; longtime companion: Dave Harry; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Lorraine was preceded in death by her father: Maurice L. Simon; brother-in-law: Paul Rupe; and an infant sister.
Family and friends are welcome Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at the Penwell Turner Funeral Home, 168 West Main Street, Shelby from 4 pm until the time of the Rosary service at 7 pm. Funeral mass will be held on Thursday, June 18, 2020 at 10:30 am at Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 29 West Street, Shelby. Fr. Chris Mileski with officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and left in care of Penwell Turner Funeral Home.
Appropriate ways to express sympathy may be done by leaving an online condolence at www.PenwellTurner.com or by leaving a comment on Lorraine’s obituary on the funeral home’s Facebook page, Facebook.com/PenwellFuneral.
I am so very sorry for your loss.
Aunt Anna, Jo, Maureen, Jackie, Karen, Mary, and Laticia,
My heart goes put to you all and your families. My deepest sympathies, condolences and love to you all as you go through this difficult time.
I am so sorry for your loss. All of you have my deepest sympathies.
“It is not the length of life, but depth of life.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson.
You are in our thoughts and prayers ❤️
We might be miles away, but our hearts go out to aunt Anna and cousins Jo, Maureen, Jackie, Karen, Mary, Laticia, and everyone in Lorraine family. It is never easy to loss a loved one.
So sorry for your loss..Prayers for the family
Our hearts go out to you
and our prayers go up for you.
The McGuire Family
My family’s thoughts and prayers are with yours during this time.
So sorry for your loss she will be missed prayers to the whole family
We are so sorry for the passing of Lorraine. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time.
I worked with Lorraine and she was an awesome caring person! She loved Justin’s Honey that came in packages and during hurricane Maria Lorraine provided Justin’s Honey packages to my family in Puerto Rico which they fell in love with. She always come to our area and share about her weekend getaways before going out in the field. She also loved to talk about her niece and nephews. My thoughts and prayers to the family.
RIP Lorraine.
Justina Gabbard
Josephine and family…..So sorry for your loss.
Dear Anna, sisters, and other loved ones, Jim and I just read about the passing of your beloved daughter, Lorraine. It was such a shock to us, as we did not realize that she was sick. Our hearts ache for you at this very sad time.
Love,
Jim and Barb
So shocked to hear of Lorraine’s passing. My deepest sympathies
to the entire Simon family.
Anna and family
So very sorry for your loss
Prayers and love
We are so sorry to hear of Lorraine’s passing. She loved her family dearly, leaving so many happy memories to be treasured. ♡
I am so sorry for your loss.
My prayers and thoughts are with your family. Heaven has another bloom.
Mary, if I can do anything please let me know.
Prayers to the whole family she will be missed
I am so sorry for your loss. I had the pleasure of working with Lorraine at Columbus Public Health. It was always fun to visit with her. We would share our favorite teas and snacks. Lorraine was generous with her knowledge and always helpful. She was a thorough, hard worker and willing to help others. My favorite times were working at some of the outdoor festivals doing inspections. She could always make me laugh and see the humor in the situations. She was a joy to know and I am thankful to have worked with her.
My prayers are with your family during this sad time.
Sincerely,
Laura A Brennan