Lorraine Bilafer of Landenberg, PA, and formerly of Stow, MA passed away peacefully in the presence of family in the early morning hours on Sunday, August 2, 2015. She was the devoted wife of the late George M. Bilafer. She was a beloved mother to Kathi Saball and her late husband Randy, of Orlando, Florida; Cindy Dearborn and her husband Jed of Hudson, Ohio; Cheryl Tremblay and her husband Mark, of Chelmsford, Massachusetts; George Bilafer and his wife Ruta, of Fort Walton Beach, Florida; Laurie Bilafer-Jones and her husband Derek, of Landenberg, Pennsylvania; Trish Hornbeck and her husband Paul, of Littleton, Massachusetts; and Maureen Doucette and her husband Gregory, of Maynard, Massachusetts. In addition to her children, she is survived by her grandchildren Heather, Kelley, Jed, Mandy, Jennifer, Matt, George, Cameron, Stephanie, Ben, Andrew, Payson, Paige, and Jordan; great-grandsons Connor, Jackson and Jack; a brother John Bates; and much-loved in-laws, nieces, and nephews. She was the beloved sister of the late Gordon Bates and Richard Bates. She will always be remembered for her infectious laugh, twinkling eyes and beautiful smile. Her love of traveling took her throughout the U.S. and Europe, including recent trips to Ireland and Mexico. She adored her summers in Maine by Long Lake. She enjoyed reading, knitting beautiful blankets and sweaters, and spending time with family and friends. She had the most loving heart and touched many lives with her presence. Relatives and friends are invited to attend calling hours at the Acton Funeral Home, 470 Massachusetts Avenue, Acton, MA, on Thursday, August 6, from 4 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Friday, August 7, at St. Bridgets Church, 1 Percival St, Maynard, MA, at 10:30 a.m. Interment following the funeral services at the Brookside Cemetery, Stow, MA. Contributions in Lorraines memory to the American Heart Association, 7272 Greenville Avenue, Dallas, TX 75231, www.donate.heart.org, would be appreciated.
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My sincere condolence to the Bilafer family. May it bring comfort in knowing that as promised at John 3:16, we have the prospect of seeing our loved ones again on a restored paradise earth as mentioned at Ps 37:29
Terra
August 24, 2015
May the God of comfort bring the family peace in their time of grief.
August 20, 2015
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
American Heart Association
August 10, 2015
I would like to offer my deepest condolences. Please find comfort in the words found at Isaiah 24:9. I hope this brings you some encouragement.
M
August 10, 2015
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
American Heart Association
August 5, 2015
She was such an amazing woman! She will be missed by many. Thinking of the wonderful family she left behind in this difficult time. -The Endress Family
August 5, 2015
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