Obituary of Lorraine P. Brindley

Brindley, Lorraine, P. West Branch, Michigan Lorraine Pearl Brindley (Hayes), born June 19, 1942 to Tressa and John Hayes at a home in Akron, Michigan. She passed away October 19, 2019 aged 77 years. Lorraine married Chalmer Edward Brindley Sr. on July 2, 1960. Mrs. Brindley is survived by her 5 children; Chalmer Jr. (Ed) of West Branch, Anthony (Theresa) of Rose City, Vicky (Patrick) O'Neil of Wayne, Michael (Sherrie) of Plymouth and Susan (Tom) of Edwardsburg. Also surviving are 14 grandchildren; Joshua, Amanda, Sarah, Levi, Chalsie , Emily, Katie, Jake, Patrick Jr., Tara, Heather, Cody, Ezekiel and Ethan, 18 great grandchildren, and her brother Danny Hayes. Lorraine was preceded in death by her parents, brothers John and James, and sister Elaine Curtis. Lorraine had many interest and was a social butterfly. She was an awesome cook and best known for her soups and Hungarian food. She was a farmer's wife and held jobs in food service over the years. She had a vast garden and canned for many years while raising her children. A memorial service and dinner will be held to celebrate her life on November 22 at 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at the OCOA (senior center) located at 1528 S. M-33, in West Branch.