Lorraine Rowan Smith

Lorraine Rowan Smith was born on 21^st August 1962 to Dorothy and Slavko / John, the elder sister to Denise and Darren.  Lorraine secured a place at Mountview Drama School in London, later being a founder of the Big Little theatre Group and a member of the Arena Theatre in Christchurch and the Highcliffe Charity Players.  Lorraine was a talented actress and singer, performing in a one-woman play about the life of Edith Piaf and singing Jazz across Europe and in the USA.  She won many awards including Best Actress for her performance in Barnum.  As a result of working with military veterans, Lorraine was made an Honorary Colonel of the 29^th Infantry Division.  Lorraine had a daughter Emma and a granddaughter Ada.  Two weeks before her death, Lorraine married Phil who she had met when she auditioned for a role in one of his Jazz, Swing and Vintage Nights.