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Lorraine Despres Obituary
We are thankful she was in our lives for so long. She loved her family, and we will miss her while enjoying our great memories.
Lorraine was born on April 27, 1928 in Leominster, the only child of the late Henry and Amanda Houle. She graduated from Saint Bernard's High School 1946, and Annhurst College in 1950. Lorraine was a teacher at Saint Cecilia's for 10 years and various Leominster Schools for 10 years.
Lorraine leaves her daughters, Michele Brooks and her husband Bill, Jane Phillips and her husband Lamar; sons, Rick Despres and his wife Janet, and John Despres. She also leaves nine grandchildren, Tiana Guinard, Ashley Anderson, Chelsea Buhts, Lauren Phillips, Alyssa Phillips Strunk, Mandy Hutchinson, Molly Silva, Melanie Canneto, and John Despres; nine great grandchildren and one more due any day, and one step grandson, Nicholas Pirro.
She was predeceased by her son, Larry Despres. Despres A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, April 1, at 10:00am in Saint Cecilia's Church, 180 Mechanic St., Leominster. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery. Calling hours will be held in Brandon Funeral Home, 305 Wanoosnoc Rd., Fitchburg from 4-6pm on Sunday, March 31.
The family would like to thank Sunrise Senior Living for their wonderful care and compassion.
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Marilyn Gagnon
April 4, 2019
Dear Michelle,
I am so sorry to hear of your mom's passing.
May beautiful memories help you through this difficult time. She was a great lady.
Much love, Marilyn Padula Gagnon
April 1, 2019
Our sincere condolences to the Despres family
The Franklin Family
Dee Morin
March 30, 2019
My sincere condolences to the Depres family for the loss of their Mom. What a wonderful woman. Rest in peace dear cousin Lorraine.
Marilyn Lemieux
March 29, 2019
Michele, Jane, Ricky, and John, so sad to hear of her passing, and of your loss. She was such a great lady, and I was lucky to have known her and your family for a great part of my life, the best years having her as my landlord . Hugs to you all, hoping that you will cherish the memories that you will now have.
Debbie Gaudet
March 29, 2019
Condolences to the family. Definitely a part of our childhood on French Hill.
March 29, 2019
Dear Michele and families,
We are so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing.
We were fortunate to have been in her company many times in earlier years.
May she rest in peace.
Our sincere sympathy to you and all the families,
Ingrid and Bob Smith
Sterling Ma
Georgann Arsenault
March 29, 2019
My deepest sympathy to the family. It has been many years since I was a child but I have many wonderful memories of being at the Despres home with Jane and Mrs. Despres was always such a great mom and welcomed all of us kids.
God Bless,
Georgann Arsenault
Ed and Sue Cronin
March 29, 2019
Dear Michelle, Bill, and entire Despres Family, I am saddened to read of your beautiful mother's passing. Truly she was one of the sweetest ladies I have ever met during my invitations into one's home to design window treatments. Her great love for her family was the spark in her eye - which was immediately noticed upon meeting her. May God's amazing grace and peace be with all of you as you lay this intelligent and humble woman to rest in the coming days. With love, Ed and Sue Cronin
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