Photo courtesy of George L Doherty Funeral Service, Inc - Somerville
Apr 22, 1935 - Aug 28, 2025
So sorry to hear about your mom Jim my condolences to you and your family
Danny Reis
September 05, 2025 | Peabody, MA
To Lorraine's family, we're deeply saddened to hear about the passing of your mother. May you find comfort in the cherished moments you shared together, and may her memory bring you peace.
Diane & Mary King (Pugh)
September 04, 2025 | Medford, MA | Friend
To the Erb family,
I am sorry for your loss. Remember all the happy times you shared together. Hopefully that eases the pain during this difficult time.
John L Sullivan
September 03, 2025 | Somerville, MA | Friend
Dear Gale I am so sorry to hear of your mother‘s passing. We had so much fun growing up I am happy to say nothing but fond memories of you and your family. May she rest in peace.
May God be with you and your family in your time of sorrow.
Lovingly your friend Nina Di Orio and family ❤
Nina Di Orio
August 31, 2025 | Pelham, NH | Friend
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Louise Drake
August 31, 2025 | Everett, MA | Friend
Gail, so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. May she rest in peace. Gilda and John Walsh.
Gilda Walsh
August 30, 2025 | SOMERVILLE, MA | Friend
Gayle,
I’m sorry to see you’ve lost your mom.
I only met her a few times but enjoyed her company those few times.
May she rest in peace.
Diane Seery
August 30, 2025 | Woburn, MA | Friend
I am so sorry for your loss She was a fighter right up till her passing She will be deeply missed Gale Moms at peace .Losing a Mom is so painful .Lorraine smile down on your family I’ll miss my visits with you . Rest in Peace Ellie
Ellie Chute
August 29, 2025 | Medford, MA | Friend
Lorraine F. Erb-Grande - of Somerville passed away on August 28, 2025, at the age of 90. She was the daughter of the late James and Doris (King) Rumson of Somerville. A lifelong resident of Somerville, she worked as a Court Officer at the Cambridge Courthouse for many years before her retirement. She was a member of the American Legion Post 377 and Post 19. A member of the George Dilboy VFW Post in Davis Square. She loved spending time with her kids, eight grandchildren and her sixteen great- grandchildren.
She is the sister of the late Serena (Willis) Coffey and the late Jean (Barton) Kippenberger. Beloved mother the late Debra (Erb) Saverse, and her late husband, James Saverse of Somerville. Her daughter, Gale Erb; her son, James Erb; his wife, Maria all of Somerville, her son, Gary Erb; and his wife, Julie of Methuen. She also has many nieces, nephews, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Calling Hours will be held in the George L. Doherty Funeral Home 855 Broadway (Powder House SQ.) on Friday, Septmeber 5th from 9:00AM to 11:00AM. Followed by a prayer service in the funeral home at 11:00AM.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend.
Services will conclude with burial at Puritan Lawn Cemetery, Peabody.
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