Photo courtesy of Chadwick Funeral and Cremation Service, LLC - New London
New London, New Hampshire
Apr 24, 1936 – Nov 6, 2025
Wilmot, NH-Loretta V. Rayno, 89, formerly of Old Winslow Road, died Thursday, November 6, 2025 at the Merrimack County Nursing Home in Boscawen, NH.
She was born on April 24, 1936 in Orange, MA to Henry and Malvina (Proulx) Forest. She graduated from Hancock High School, Hancock, NH and entered the Women's Army Corps during the Korean War. She served with the 7774th Signal Service Battalion and was stationed in Alabama, Georgia, Chicago 5th Army Headquarters and Heidelberg, Germany. After her discharge she was a member of the 368th Army Reserve in Concord, NH.
When Loretta returned to the States she joined her Mother and Stepfather, Roy Trombly in Wilmot. She graduated from Hesser Business College in Manchester, NH.
She worked for 27 years at Freedom Acres in Wilmot, NH, New London Agency for 8 years, and Colby-Sawyer College for 21 years retiring in 2014.
A joyous part of her life was spending time with family, friends, and her dogs at her camp on Big Diamond Pond in Stewartstown, NH.
She was one of the founders, past president, and Director of the Wilmot Community Association, served on the Tannery Pond Dam Committee, 10 years on the Town of Wilmot ZBA, served on the Wilmot Master Plan Committee, the Concerned Citizen Sub-Committee for zoning ordinance, committee member of the restoration of the Wilmot Veteran's Memorial, Charter member of the Women's Memorial Foundation in military service and was a Director and then President of Pine Hill Cemetery from 1990-2014.
She was predeceased by her husband, Stanley L. Rayno, son, Glenn Rayno and sister, Blanche Delano Sanborn. She is survived by her son, Douglas, grandchildren, Sarah E. Rayno and Stanley K. Rayno, great grandson Brantley Rayno, nieces and nephews including nephew, Daryl (Pati) Delano, nieces, Denise Curtiss and Darlene Delano, grandnieces and grandnephews.
A graveside service will be held on Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 10:00 A.M. at Pine Hill Cemetery, Wilmot, NH with military honors.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Wilmot Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 33, Wilmot, NH 03287.
Read MoreLoretta was a perpetually no-nonsense, but cheerful and helpful, not to mention invaluable, employee at Colby-Sawyer when I first started working there. I enjoyed her immensely and extend my deepest sympathy to her entire family.
Rachel Allen Parsons
November 11, 2025 | Warner, NH | Coworker
I remember Loretta fondly from her years at Colby-Sawyer. I always enjoyed talking to her and enjoyed her laugh and sense of humor.
My thoughts and prayers are with her family.
Terri Hermann
November 10, 2025 | New London, NH | Coworker
Loretta was an amazing lady as anyone will tell you. I met her in the late 70's and felt blessed to have known her. She was warm, caring, involved in her community and cherished her family and friendships. Share your memories and stories as she will live on through them.
Fran Ordway
November 10, 2025 | Bradford, NH | Spouse
Doug,
My sincere condolences to you and your entire family. Your mother was a wonderful woman. I have many fond memories of her, your Dad and your brother. May she now rest in peace. Cherish your memories.
Linda Lee Lyons
November 10, 2025 | Goffstown, NH | Friend
Mrs. Rayno, Thank you for your service RDM Windham NH
Robert D Machain
November 10, 2025 | Friend
Doug and Family:
So very sorry for your loss.
Thinking of you, Wishing you comfort and peace as time goes by.
A special lady of Wilmot and many will miss her.
Beryl & Florence Gove (in memorium)
Beryl Sanborn
November 09, 2025 | Andover, NH | Friend
Dear Doug and Family, Loretta touched and was loved by so many. She will always be remembered. Her laugh and wit will always be with me. Sending love and hugs.
Stephanie Perkins Wheeler
November 08, 2025 | New London, NH | Friend
Doug and family, I’m so very sorry and sending love to you. May all your wonderful times together help bring you peace and comfort.
Jill Feneberg
November 08, 2025 | New London, NH | Friend
Cousin Loretta, you have finally received your angel wings
Tom Hartley
November 08, 2025
