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Lorraine Larsen Obituary
AGE: 65 • Union Beach
Lorraine "Laurie" Larsen, 65, of Union Beach, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 14, 2012, at Bayshore Community Hospital in Holmdel. She was born Lorraine May on Nov. 28, 1946 in Long Branch and was raised in Keansburg. She was currently settled in Union Beach with her loving husband, Doug, for the past 17 years. Laurie enjoyed bowling, hiking and taking trips. She was the heart and soul of her family and she cherished her children, grandchildren and great-granddaughter. Laurie was a lay leader for the United Methodist Church of Atlantic Highlands and Navesink. She donated her time and services to Care One Center for the elderly, where she would offer services once a month. She was also the secretary/treasurer of the Grace Scaduto Memorial Bowling League and was employed by Food Circus Supermarkets for about 12 years.
She was predeceased by her parents, Frank and Edna May; and her brother, John "Jack" May. Laurie is survived by her beloved and devoted husband of 47 years, Douglas "Doug" Larsen Sr.; her loving children, Carla Ann Larsen of Neptune, Douglas Larsen Jr. and his wife Laura of Union Beach, James Larsen and his wife Jennifer of DE, and Victoria Jean Byers of DE; her sister, Judith Sanns and her husband Barry of PA; her brother, Vernon May and his wife June of West Keansburg; her cherished grandchildren, David, Nicole & Issaih "Scott" Larsen, Bryan & Stephan Byers, Stevie & Jarrett Lane, Jamie Swift and Jacob Larsen, along with her adored great-granddaughter, Mikayla Larsen. She will be sadly missed, but never forgotten.
Family and friends are invited to visit from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, May 17, with a prayer service at 3 p.m. at the Shore Point Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 3269 State Rt. 35 N, Hazlet. In respect of Laurie's wishes, she will be privately cremated. For information, directions, or to send condolences to the family, visit, www.shorepointfh.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Lorraine Larsen
Aaron Sanns
May 21, 2012
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My Abbey loves to play 50s music all day and it always reminds me of Aunt Lorrie. It brings tears now. I have been praying for you all and wish you peace and comfort at this difficult time.
Love,
Aaron
Dot Dziepak
May 17, 2012
Uncle Doug and Family
Aunt Laurie was a special person. Her thoughtfulness and kindness will always stay with me. Aunt Laurie always had a great smile. If you ever need to talk I'm here for you. Love Always
Snookums and Family
Michelle DeMott (Freda)
May 17, 2012
Doug and family,
I'm sorry for your loss. She will be missed alot
Jim Knoll
May 17, 2012
Doug and Family,
My condolences and prayers to you and your family.
Molly Sanns-King
May 16, 2012
Uncle Doug and family,
I will forever remember Aunt Laurie's great smile and contagious laugh. She was such a special person and will be terribly missed. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. May The Lord wrap you in his arms and bring you comfort at this difficult time. We love you! Molly (Sanns) King and family.
May 16, 2012
We will miss you aunt Laurie.You were always there in our time of sorrow.Thanks you for all the love,help and being here for us.I no you are in heaven.Love Lynn Kulczycki
Larry Bailey
May 16, 2012
Doug and family, Deepest sympathy from Larry and everyone at AMCAR REPAIR CENTER.
Larry Bailey, Union Beach, NJ
Kathy Oliva
May 16, 2012
My deepest sympathies to Doug & Family Laurie was a great & understanding person she helped me through rough times with my mother. She was an amazing woman she will truly be missed. Kathy O (Keansburg)
May 16, 2012
Doug,
Wow, Laurie was a very caring and Godly person, her dedication to the Lord was always an inspiration to me. I will miss her warm hugs and wonderful smile
Jeannette Sieh
May 16, 2012
Doug and family,
Our sincerest condolences to you in this time of sorrow, May God Bless.
Tom and Raz Appuliese (Airport Plaza Bowling)
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