Please note that interment time and date have been added below. 

Lorraine Ann Howard – 67, Truro, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at home, due to natural causes. Born in New Glasgow, she was a daughter of the late William and Clara (Ralph) Howard.

Lorraine was a dedicated and long-time employee of Crossley Carpet Factory, a job she worked at for her entire life and from where she retired. She lived a quiet life, and in earlier years, she enjoyed snowmobiling.

Lorraine is survived by her sister, Helen (James "Jim") Russell, New Glasgow; two nieces; five nephews. Along with her parents, she was predeceased by her brother, Bill (Eva) Howard.

Interment will be held 2 p.m., Sunday, July 7, 2024, in Stillman Cemetery, Stillman, Pictou County.

If so desired, donations in Lorraine’s memory to Colchester SPCA are welcomed.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall – Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro. Tributes, words of comfort and memories of Lorraine may be shared at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com