Lorain Muriel Sabad

Mark: I am so sad for your sudden loss. When we last spoke, you were heading out to your retirement and had indicated that you were looking forward to travel and golfing with Lorain. Susan and I are thinking of you during this trying time.

I have learned that grief is another name for love.  We grieve because we had the opportunity of connecting deeply with another human. This is essentially the most bittersweet of human experiences.

We want to honour my closest friend, Lorain, who left us about 20 years before she should have.

Lorain was a loyal friend and great listener. She was calm, logical and brave.
Qualities she probably picked up from being a logger in BC during her teenage years.

We met in Germany, 1983. I was 20, she was 23. Our husbands played military hockey together and the four of us instantly became best friends. Living in the same German town of Greffern, both newly married, with no kids, family or friends around us, we became a family.

We had 37 wonderful years of great friendship, alongside all of these good friends who have gathered here today, and went through all the ups and downs of growing up together; whether it be Baden, Cold Lake or Ottawa.

We were there for each other's darkest and brightest moments.  We were "sister friends", and like sisters we would fight and forgive too.  She was my go-to friend for anything very silly or serious. I will miss sending her random messages whenever I thought of something we both would find funny. I will miss the instant connection without explanation.

She had a strong set of values and morality. She prided herself on being honest and loyal.

I am distraught that we had to lose her far too early. We won’t be able to share special milestones as friends, grow old together as grandmothers and celebrate more travelling adventures.

Going forward, she would have wanted all of us to enjoy our lives to the fullest to honour her memory and the retirement she was robbed of.

With God by her side; Here’s to Lorain hosting a gourmet meal in heaven with a glass of Chiraz in her hand, golf playing on the big screen, and planning her next travel adventure while she patiently waits for the rest of us to join her.
Our deepest sympathies Mark, Tony and Ryan. Cheers

Our heartfelt condolences and sympathies to you, your family and friends, Mark. I can only imagine how difficult and demanding this time is for you.

When I heard the news, I was finishing my lunch, my heart dropped as I was reading the email from a friend (Tom Blais), I immediately informed my partner, Diana, she was also devastated, she had enjoyed time spent with Mark and Lorain in Nashville during a hockey tournament, they had become friends. When you met Lorain, you felt nothing but goodness, she had an infectious smile, I'm recalling while in Nashville, we were heading out for lunch to a local Cracker Barrel, me not knowing that it was a restaurant, ask her "...are we going to a cheese and wine sampling??" well after a good 5 minute chuckle, I saw why she was just a special woman. Being divorced most of my career, I was elated in watching Mark and Lorain as a couple, they did everything together, I always said that if I found my true love or soulmate, I would base my actions as I witness them both. I realized I rambled on, but I thought it was important to share my Lorain story.
Mark, Tony, Ryan, and extended family, Diana and I would like to offer our most deepest sincere condolences, we miss you Lorain.
Rico and Diana

Very sad. She will be missed. My heart goes out to those who knew her, and loved her the most.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to you Mark, family and friends. She was a very happy person who will be missed by all. RIP Lorain.

Louis and I would like to offer our deepest condolences. This pandemic has wreaked havoc on so many lives and to lose a loved one from this horrible virus is so tragic. May you find strength in the days ahead and know that you are forever in our thoughts and prayers

Tony and family,

I'm so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. My heart goes out to you and I am thinking of you all during what must be a very difficult time.

Amanda Troupe

Hearing about Lorain’s battle in the hospital and subsequent passing was frankly gut wrenching for me. Many many years have passed since as couples and just young women far from home we played and laughed and grew. Lorain was such a bright light and those dinners and sports tournaments all feel like yesterday. My heartfelt sympathy to you and your family Mark.

Mark, on behalf of the entire DAEPM (FT) family, please accept our deepest sympathies for the sudden and most unexpected passing of Lorain. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers as you work through these difficult moments.