Elaine Smith (Nee Lachowski)

1944-2023

It is with deep sadness we announce the sudden passing of our wife, mother, grandmother and sister, Elaine Smith on Wednesday, June 21, 2023.

She will be lovingly remembered by her husband Walter of 56 years, her son Jeff and his wife Norma, grandsons Matthew and Zachary Smith and Jamie (Leigh-Ann) Derksen, and great grandson Vance.  She is also survived by her twin sister Diane, in-laws Marge Smith and Lily Smith.  She was predeceased by her dad Albert Lachowski, mother Marguerite Lachowski, step-mom Josephine Lachowski, sister Adele, brother Allan and numerous in-laws.

Elaine was a hard worker and worked over 30 years as a homecare worker.  She enjoyed farming, gardening and loved animals.  She loved spending time with family and friends and being part of the community.

Many thanks to Dr. Bruneau, NP Hessie Sookermany-Loeppky and the staff at Pinawa Hospital for all the care and compassion shown to Elaine and our family.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, June 30 at 2:00 p.m. at Sobering Funeral Chapel, 1035 Park Avenue E., Beausejour with interment to follow in Beausejour Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to CancerCare Manitoba.

www.soberingfuneralchapel.com

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