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Lorraine Laird Obituary

Lorraine M. Laird
Loving wife, mother, and grandmother; 80

DRACUT, MA -- Lorraine M. (Douglas) Laird, 80, died, Thursday, November 15th, 2012, at Lowell General Hospital with her loving family by her side.

She was the beloved wife of John J. Laird with whom she shared 58 years of marriage.

Lorraine was born in Lowell, MA on June 17, 1932, a daughter of the late Edward Douglas and Sophie (Sorota). She was educated in Lowell and a graduate of Lowell High School.

For over 20 years, Lorraine worked in the Food Service Department at UMass Lowell.

Lorraine enjoyed reading, and traveling to Ireland with her sister-in-law, which she spoke about often.

Lorraine was a caring and loving, wife, mother and grandmother and loved her family more than anything. They were her life and she enjoyed nothing more then spending time with them.

Along with her husband, John, Lorraine is survived and will be deeply missed by her two daughters, Mary Laird Moloney of Hudson, NH, and Kathy Laird Janusis and her husband, Charles of Tyngsboro; and her cherished granddaughter, Jacqueline Janusis of Tyngsboro.

LAIRD -- Relatives and friends are invited to pay their respects from 8:00 - 9:30 a.m. on Monday morning, November 19th at the DRACUT FUNERAL HOME 2159 Lakeview Ave., DRACUT. A Mass of Christian Burial will then take place at 10 a.m. at St. Patrick's Church in Lowell and burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, Tewksbury. To leave an online condolence, story or message, please visit www.dracutfuneralhome.com

Published by Lowell Sun from Nov. 17 to Nov. 18, 2012.
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Dear Jack, Family, So very sorry for yor loss. I know how painful it is as I recently lost my husband. Keep family close to ease the sadness. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Regards, Marilyn Parent

November 21, 2012

Jack I'am so sorry to hear of you and your families loss. Thoughts and Prayers are with you all....

~Chris Johnson

November 19, 2012

Jack, Mary, Kathy, and family
I was very sadden to learn about Lorraine. She was the beginning of my day on Fridays for a very long time, She would talk about you all the time and how proud she was of everyone of you. I will miss her.
Each of you filled a special place in her heart. She will alway be with you. My heart and prayers go out to you all at this very difficult time. I know Lorraine and my mom are smiling down on us.
Colette

November 19, 2012

Jack: We were deeply sorry to hear about Lorraine. Our thoughts are with you and your daughters at this time.

George/Anne Patterson

November 18, 2012

Jack: We were deeply sorry to hear about your wife, Lorraine. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your daughters at this time.

George/Anne Patterson

November 18, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. So sorry to hear about Lorraine.

Ginny Corcoran

November 17, 2012

Jack very sorry for your loss my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family

Patrick Harrigan

November 17, 2012

Jack
Sorry for your loss

John M Jeffers

November 17, 2012

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