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Lorraine Davis Obituary
WESTBROOK -- Lorraine Marie (Gouzie) Davis, 77, of Halidon Road, passed away on June 5, 2011, at Maine Medical Center.
Lorraine was born on April 11, 1934, in Portland, the daughter of Adjutor and Laura (Lavigne) Gouzie. She grew up in Westbrook and was married to Donald R. Davis on Oct. 1, 1955.
Lorraine was a loving wife and mother. She took great pride in caring for her husband and raising their four children. She will be remembered by family and friends for her great sense of humor and love of the outdoors. She enjoyed spending time with her children and their families, raking leaves in the fall, trips Downeast and 'frogs.'
Lorraine is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Donald Raymond Davis of Portland; two daughters, Nancy Libby and her husband Paul of Westbrook, and Sandra Gorwood also of Westbrook, two sons and their wives, Raymond and Lorie Davis of Livermore, and Wayne and Theresa Davis of Richmond; a brother and his wife, Armand and Cecile Gouzie of Naples, Fla., and a sister, Loretta Hayer of Sanford. She will sadly missed by her grandchildren, Amie Gorwood, Melissa Libby, Shawn McGovern, Chantelle Davis, Jessie Fish, Kristen Treml and Meghan Decker; great-grandchildren, Zachery and Brandon Kennie, Teagan McGovern, Cassidy Decker and Adeline Treml; as well as several nieces and nephews and extended family members.
In keeping with Lorraine's wishes, no funeral services will be held. Family and friends may join in a celebration of Lorraine's life on Thursday, June 9, from 4 to 8 p.m., at her daughter Nancy's house. Arrangements are in the care of Blais & Hay Funeral Home, Westbrook.
Lorraine Marie (Gouzie) Davis
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June 9, 2011
Dear Uncle Don,
I am so sorry for your loss. Aunt Lorraine was a beautiful person. Our thoughts are with you. Love Cecile, Bill and family.
June 9, 2011
Dear Nancy, Sandra, Raymond, & Wayne & grandchildren. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Aunt Lorraine was always fun to be around and brought plenty of laughter. She certainly will be missed. Love Cecile Marsh & family.
June 8, 2011
Nan, Sandy, Ray and Wayne , your mom was a very special lady and I will miss her smile. I have so many fond memories of her. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Nancy Sanborn Morse
June 7, 2011
Your Mom was absolutely the greatest I have the greatest memories of her growing up. She will be missed by all that knew her. My deepest sympathies to the family my thoughts and prayers are with you all. Hugs and kissed your cousin Elaine
Scott Davis
June 7, 2011
I am so sad to learn the passing of your Mom. Please except my deepest condolences to the whole family. My prayers are with you. God Bless.
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