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Lorraine Kemp Obituary

Lorraine M. Kemp VIRGINIA BEACH - Lorraine Mary Kemp, 75, passed away Friday, Nov. 12, 2010. Born in Cambridge, Mass., she was the widow of retired U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer Paul Nathan Kemp. She also was predeceased by her son, Paul Michael Kemp. She was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church. She is survived by two daughters, Susan G. Kemp and Laura D. Williams; four sons, Dennis, Wayne, David and Jason M. Kemp; sister, Margaret Hegarty and husband William; four grandchildren and her companion dog, Shelby. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 17, at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are under the direction of Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Lynnhaven Chapel.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Nov. 15, 2010.

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Sandra O'Brien

November 16, 2010

My thoughts and prays are with the family. May you be at peace.


From the Shipley/O'Brien family

November 15, 2010

Dear Dave & family, I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

"God is our refuge and strength, an ever present help in trouble." Psalms 46:1

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Laurel Fry

November 15, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Felicia Keefer Takacs

November 15, 2010

My thoughts are with her family and I am so deeply sorry for the loss of this lovley lady.

Ericka Saucier Langlotz

November 15, 2010

Mrs. Kemp was a wonderful lady. My thoughts go out to the family.

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