23 July 1947 – 27 November 2022
23 July 1947 – 27 November 2022
CHARD, Lorraine Jean (MacRae):
Surrounded by her loving whanau and friends at home on Sunday, 27 November 2022 aged 75. Loving mum and mother-in-law of Maria & Graham and Quentin. Adored and cherished Nanny of Noah and Jordi; Kane, Ethan and Rangi.
In preference to flowers please consider a donation to Hospice Taranaki.
Messages to the Chard Family may be left on Lorraine’s tribute page at eagars.co.nz/Lorraine.
A service to celebrate Lorraine’s life will be held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel, 174 Lemon Street, New Plymouth on Thursday 1 December 2022 at 10:30am, followed by her burial at Waitara Cemetery.
For those unable to attend, Lorraine’s funeral will be livestreamed via her tribute page.

Funeral service held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel
I love you so much auntie Lorraine I miss bringing down custard to you I love you with all of my heart ❤️ I always think about you ❤️❤️
Awwww Chardy :-( So sad to hear this news. So many great memories and many laughs over the years. Sending much love to Maria, Quentin and your whanau. My thoughts are with you all. Moe mai ra e hoa xo
My sincere sympathy to Maria, Graham, Quentin and families for the passing of your dear Mum and Nanny. Lorraine was a loving, thoughtful, lady who always shared kind thoughts and compliments. She will be sadly missed. RIP Lorraine ❤️ Sincerely, Marie MacRae
Remembering Lorraine for being kind, positive, comical and selflessness and also friendship. Lorraine and I very quickly developed a very special bond, and it breaks my heart that we had so little time.You are so missed. My heart goes to Maria, Graham and Quentin and your families. RIP. XX Delia.
Remembering Lorraines kind soul and her resilience. Sincere condolences whanau.
So sorry to hear of Lorraines passing today...My love and thoughts are with you Maria Graham Quentin and families. Lorraine was one lovely special lady...RIL..💞🌻💞☺️ Karen Clay and Family..xx
So sad to hear of Lorraines passing and our thoughts are with Maria, Graham, Quentin and families, God bless. God said, 'come to me, you who are weary and I will give you rest'Rest in Peace Lorraine. Love always Kookie & Bruce.xx💖💖

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