We Remember
WINGET, Phyllis “Lorraine”
February 9, 1933 — September 1, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Lorraine Winget, her smile will be forever missed. Lorraine passed away in West Kelowna, BC, on September 1, 2026, at the age of 93.
Lorraine goes on to join those who passed before her, including her son, Wally; husband, Cliff Winget; sister, Bette Slovak; parents, Walt & Annie Sherman.
Lorraine is survived by her sister, Carol Kovacs (Andy); daughters, Cindy Schellenberg (Brian), Donna Kennedy (Rob); grandchildren, Matt (Faith), Cari (Brendan), Eric (Alanna), Travis (Amanda), Cassandra (Zack); and great-grandchildren, Hannah, Nathan, Lily, Zoey, Clara, Kelsey, and Ziggy.
Lorraine was born in Lethbridge, Alberta, on February 9, 1933. She was the second of three daughters. They grew up in a warm, loving home surrounded by a huge extended Scottish family.
Lorraine was a stenographer and met a handsome young WWII vet at work; Cliff and Lorraine married in Lethbridge, AB, in 1952. Their first child, Wally, was born in 1955, unfortunately, he had a heart condition, forcing the family to move to Edmonton, AB, for ongoing medical treatment. Wally passed in 1961. Daughters Cindy and Donna were born in Edmonton. After a brief move to Calgary, the family relocated to Kelowna in 1968 to enjoy the balmy summers. Lorraine loved living in the Okanagan; she enjoyed the beaches and most especially the cherries.
Shortly after moving to Kelowna, Lorraine volunteered with Girl Guides of Canada. She was a Brownie Leader, a District Commissioner, holding many roles over the years. She was an adult member of Guiding for 58 years until her passing.
Lorraine made many lifelong friends in guiding; they shared many lunches, a few trips, oh, and did I mention lunches?
Lorraine was also an avid bowler; her team bowled at Valley Lanes for over 40 years, later moving to Capri Lanes, she bowled until well into her 80’s.
Lorraine’s favourite role was a wife and mom. She baked, knitted, crocheted, sewed clothes for her girls and their Barbies; she served a traditional Sunday roast beef dinner as long as she was able. She valued her time with family; she loved being a grandma and great-grandma. Lorraine remained close to her sisters; they took many trips together, with and without their families.
If her family ever needed anything, all they had to do was ask: babysitting, painting, a trip to Vancouver – the answer was always yes.
Lorraine made friends easily and kept them forever; she will be missed.
A private internment will take place. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Girl Guides of Canada.
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