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Lorraine Waldron Obituary
She was born in Norwich, on Aug. 20, 1924, the daughter of Dewey H. and Antonia M. (Robitaille) Woodworth. Lorraine graduated from Norwich Free Academy in 1942, valedictorian of her class. She graduated from Willimantic Teachers College in 1945, which was accelerated due to World War II. She later earned her master's degree.
Lorraine married Paul Waldron on Sept. 2, 1946, in Grace Episcopal Church in Yantic. They moved to Groton and together built their dream home and started a family. Paul died Oct. 15, 1995.
She taught fifth and sixth grade at Eastern Point Elementary School from the late 1960s until her retirement in 1990. Always an educator, she never missed an opportunity to pass along her knowledge.
Lorraine and Paul loved to travel. They spent many summers camping through New England and Canada. In their later years, they enjoyed traveling abroad.
Lorraine loved her family unconditionally. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother and will be sadly missed by all.
Lorraine is survived by her daughter, Misty Stevens and her husband, Craig, of Norwich; son, Shawn Waldron and wife, Ginger, of Groton; grandchildren, Kyle and Joshua Stevens, Kelsey Waldron and her fiance, Kris Aldana, and Maggie Waldron. She also is survived by her great-grandson, Kayden Dale Waldron Aldana; and her brother, Dewey H. Woodworth and his wife, Juliana, of New Port Richey, Fla.
She was very active with All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church in New London, where she had been a member of the congregation since 1949.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday at All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church, 19 Jay St., New London. Private interment will be in Maplewood Cemetery, Norwich. There are no visiting hours.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Forgotten Felines, Inc., PO Box 734, Clinton, CT 06413 or All Souls Unitarian Church, 19 Jay St., New London, CT 06320.
Byles-Groton Memorial Home is in charge of arrangements.
Please visit www.byles.com for directions, to sign the guest book or to share a memory.
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Lee Ann Olexy
January 29, 2013
Shawn and family,so sorry to hear of your mother's passing.My favorite and most memorable by far of all my teachers from any school!!God bless,Lee Ann
Ben Thomas
January 27, 2013
I did not Mrs,Waldron for a teacher at Esatern Point,but class was across from hers. She always took the time to talk to me and ask how my day was. She realy was A sweet heart.
Roger Church
January 25, 2013
Misty,
Sorry to hear about the passing of you Mom.
Penny Vail (Cohen)
January 24, 2013
Dear Misty and Shawn,
I remember coming to your home in the fifties and sixties; my parents, the late George and Adriana Grassi Vail were friends with your parents and also members of All Soul's. We had some fun times together and your mom was a gracious and warm lady! Please accept my sympathies.
Penny Vail (Cohen)
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Alfred Mayo
January 24, 2013
To the Waldron Family from the Mayo's Family want to extend our sorrow of your loss of Ms. Waldron who husband was also once was our teachers, their dedications to teach was the cause of many our lives better.
We all didn't get a chance to tell them both , now to the family your father and mother we all thank them for the things they taught us GOD BLESS them.
Kathy Miller-Ross
January 24, 2013
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
January 23, 2013
We had such fun on our trips and I remember your smile and easy going ways. Sure miss you! Helen
Pam Livingston
January 23, 2013
To Shawn and Ginger
Our thoughts and prayers.Always loved to see your Mom walking the point with your children on their bikes or in her yard enjoying the view of the Sound.
Pam And Bill Livingston (formerly of Jupiter Pt)
January 23, 2013
Shawn,Ginger and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Kate and Victoria
Juliana Woodworth
January 23, 2013
Lorraine you were the best sister in law anyone could have had. You were such a treasure and wonderful person. Your brother, Dewey, and I will miss you.
Carolyn Mainwaring
January 23, 2013
Shawn & Misty and family
So sorry to hear of your mothers passing. She was a nice lady and a good teacher. I remember having both your parents as teachers.
Carolyn Weeks Mainwaring
Roni Bookman (Fogg)
January 23, 2013
Misty, I am so very sorry to hear about your Mother. If I can do anything for you please call me. I would love to see you when you feel up to it. Much love Roni
Joe Salimeno
January 23, 2013
I enjoyed working with Lorraine at Eastern Point School for many years. She was a great teacher who touched many lives.
Joe Salimeno
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