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Official Obituary of

Lorraine Gillian (Habbershaw) Zylstra

April 13, 1968 ~ June 15, 2025 (age 57) 57 Years Old
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Lorraine Zylstra Obituary

Lorraine Zylstra 
April 13, 1968 - June 15, 2025

Lorraine went home to her Lord. 
Peacefully at home at the age of 57 after a very short courageous battle with cancer. Lorraine passed away naturally, surrounded by her family and loved ones. 
Devoted wife of Dennis W. Zylstra. Cherished mum to Fabiana and her dog Max of Dutton, Alejandro (Nicole) and their children Aurora, Zara and Rayna of Tilbury. Dear stepmother to Naomi (Brad) and their children Abigail and Arlo of Puslinch, Judy (Rick) and their children of Newmarket, Chelsea (Jonathan) and their children of Ottawa. Treasured sister to Katrina (Richard) and their children, Annette and her children, and brother Simon (Jenny) all from England. 
Lorraine came to Toronto, Canada from Sheffield, England in 1986 at the age of 18 as a nanny. Since then she became a Canadian citizen. She moved to Kitchener and then in 2007 she moved to a farm near Dutton with her husband and 2 kids.  The family is welcoming everyone to come and celebrate Lorraine's life with visitation at Arn Funeral Home, 193 Shackleton St, Dutton, (519-762-2416) on Monday June 23 2-4pm. and 6-8pm,where the Funeral Service will take place Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 2:00 pm. There will be an open time for eulogies during the service. Interment will take place on June 26, 2025 at 2:00 pm in Evergreen Cemetery Blenheim.  Donations in Lorraine's memory, made to the West Elgin Daffodil Auxiliary appreciated by the family.

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Services

Gathering of Family and Friends
Monday
June 23, 2025

2:00 PM
Arn Funeral Home
193 Shackleton St
Dutton, ON N0L 1J0

Gathering of Family and Friends
Monday
June 23, 2025

6:00 PM
Arn Funeral Home
193 Shackleton St
Dutton, ON N0L 1J0

Funeral Service
Tuesday
June 24, 2025

2:00 PM
Arn Funeral Home
193 Shackleton St
Dutton, ON N0L 1J0

Interment
Thursday
June 26, 2025

2:00 PM
Evergreen Cemetery Blenheim
740 Talbot St E.
Blenheim, ON N0P1A0

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