MURFETT, Lorraine Joyce (née Hayden)

Born on April 9, 1942. Passed away April 5, 2026.

Passed away peacefully at O’Mara House, Traralgon.

Aged 83 years.

Dearly loved wife of Ian (dec.)

Loved mother and mother-in-law of Sharon & Bruno and Wayne & Jenny.

Grandma to Myra (dec.), Benjamin, Riley, Nicolas and Lyla.

 

                               In God’s Hands.

Funeral Notice
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 249 Kay Street, TraralgonView Map
A Funeral Service for Mrs Lorraine Murfett will be held at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 249 Kay Street, Traralgon on FRIDAY (April 10, 2026) commencing at 2.00 pm.

At the conclusion of the Service the Funeral will leave for the Gormandale Cemetery, Hyland Highway, Gormandale.

 

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Tributes
  1. Sharon & Bruno and family and also Wayne & Jenny & family, deepest sympathy for the loss of your mother . I will miss our friendly chats and visits Pauline Arrowsmith

    Pauline Arrowsmith April 7, 2026
  2. Condolences to Sharon, Wayne and families. We are Saddened with the loss of a dear family friend of over 50 years. Many memories to hold dear to our hearts. Lorraine was a wonderful person admired by many. 💐😢

    Sally Nowak April 7, 2026
  3. A dedicated Leader of the Girl Guides Association in Traralgon and a friend of the Strzelecki Boomerang Trefoil Guild. A kind and very caring lady. Lorraine will be sadly missed

    Linda Hall April 7, 2026
  4. Lorraine was a valued life member of the Traralgon Garden Club. A state judge at Flower and Agricultural Shows. She will be sadly missed by our members.

    Bryan Corkran April 8, 2026
  5. Sincerest condolences to the family of Lorraine.
    We chatted wth her recently and she was the usual friendly and breezey lady she has always been. Thinking of you all in your sadness.
    Jean Maskrey & Anne.

    Anne Jones April 8, 2026
  6. Even though l only knew Lorraine through the cwa, l thought she was a beautiful person. My condolences to the family and the Gormandale CWA.

    Jeanette Zweytzer April 8, 2026
  7. Condolences to Wayne, Sharon and families. Thinking of you all at this difficult time.

    Tricia King April 8, 2026
  8. Very sad to hear of Lorraine’s passing. Will never forget her warm smile and kind heart, she was the heart and soul of the Gormandale CWA. A fantastic community lady.
    Sincere condolences to her family, friends and the Gormandale CWA.

    Sam Soutar - CWA Morwell Evening Branch April 9, 2026
  9. Sincere sympathy to Lorraine’s family on the loss of their dear mother.
    A kind and loving lady who cared for my mother (Maisie Taylor) coming to her home in Traralgon to wash & set her hair regularly in the past.
    Kept in touch every Christmas with us.
    Rest in peace Lorraine

    Lyn & Ian Bailey, Sale 3850 April 9, 2026
  10. Rest in peace

    Julie Ferguson April 9, 2026
  11. Goodbye to our very dear friend Lorraine . She always had love and concern for our children and for John and myself . Always enthused about life and a capacity to love others without judgement . Loved dearly by us all . The Vandenhams

    Elizabeth Vandenham April 9, 2026
  12. Sincere condolences to Sharon, Wayne, and their respective families on the very sad news of Lorraine’s passing.

    Lorraine used to babysit my twin brother and me what feels like a century ago. As second cousins, we spent many hours together researching our family trees. My wife Teri and I hold such wonderful memories of the times we shared with her… helping out at CWA functions, enjoying meals with her and Ian, and those special fellowship times after church each week.

    Lorraine also taught Teri floral arranging, and they loved sharing recipes together. Teri still smiles at the memory of me trying to beat Lorraine in the annual church Australia Day “Thong Throwing Competition”…a challenge that always brought plenty of smiles and laughter.

    We will miss Lorraine immensely. She was an inspiration and a blessing to all who knew her. We take comfort in knowing she is now at home in God’s care.

    Peter & Teri Wilksch April 9, 2026
  13. Our sincere condolences and deepest sympathy to Sharon and Wayne and your families on the loss of your dear mother and grandmother. She will be greatly missed by you, her family, and all who knew and loved her. Safe in the arms of Jesus
    Trevor and Elizabeth White

    Elizabeth White April 10, 2026
  14. Our thoughts and prayers are with Sharon, Wayne and families. Many happy memories remain in our hearts of the good times we had. Lorraine will be sadly missed. Love Ruth and Robert Searle and family

    Ruth Searle April 10, 2026
  15. Words cannot express how much Lorraine has meant to our family over the past 50 years. A friend with huge heart of gold who has stood beside us in all circumstances of life always willing to help and encourage.
    I will always remember her words to me just a couple of weeks ago to always “ Pray about it”
    We have been greatly blessed to have had Lorraine and also Ian in our lives and she will be greatly missed.
    Our sincere sympathy to Sharon,Wayne and families.
    Marjorie ,Kate and all the McCulley family

    Marjorie McCulley April 10, 2026
  16. My sincere condolences to Sharon, Bruno, Wayne, Jenny, and the entire family.

    You will be deeply missed. You were such a kind and genuine person, and I will always be grateful for how you welcomed me from the very beginning.

    You were like a mother, a sister, and a true friend to me.

    Rest in peace and may you find eternal joy in heaven.

    Rosemarie Parker April 10, 2026
  17. Deepest Sympathy. From the Field family of Yarram

    Jack Field April 10, 2026
  18. Deepest sympathy to Lorraine’s family on the death of their loved mother
    Now with her Lord and saviour

    Carol Latham April 10, 2026
  19. A lovely lady at rest. Sympathy to the family
    The Coffey Family Melbourne

    Andrew Coffey April 11, 2026
  20. The members of the Traralgon & District Historical Society Inc send their deepest sympathies to the Lorraine’s family. Lorraine was a long time member of the Society and a very staunch supporter. Our thoughts are with the family at this sad time.

    Christine Turnbull. Secretary April 13, 2026