Lee, New Hampshire
Lee – Lorraine T. Chase, of North Road, died with family by her side at the Rockingham County Nursing Home, in Brentwood, on Saturday, September 16, 2006.
Lorraine was born on July 28, 1914 in Hill, NH to Leslie and Jean (Wallace) Straw. She graduated from Manchester Central High School in 1932 and furthered her education with nurse’s training. Lorraine used her nursing skills for home cases and in various care facilities during her younger years. She was a loving mother and wife and a good friend to many people and always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
Lorraine resided in Durham for 31 years before moving to Lee in 1990 where she lived until her move to Brentwood in 2003. She was a Girl Scout Leader, worked at Red Cross Blood drives in Durham, and was a volunteer at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital. She was a member of the Community Church of Durham where she formerly taught Sunday School and was a member of the Church Guild. She was a member and served as president and held other offices of both the Bourgoin-Reardon American Legion Auxiliary Unit #94 and the Durham Women’s Club.
Lorraine was predeceased by her husband, Arthur A. Chase in 1996, two daughters, Janet Shafer in 2000, and Nancy Tandy in 2003, one grandson, Stephen A. King, two great grandchildren, Jared Shafer, and Savannah O’Connor, and a sister Lois Wallace Lewis. She is survived by six children, Marilyn King and her husband Robert of Limestone ME, Herbert Chase and his wife Carole of Midlothian VA, Beverly Diers and her husband Royal of McPhearson KS, Kathleen McAnney of Pittsfield, Deborah Archambeault of Rochester, and Sheryl Rosa and her husband Gary of Newmarket; two sons-in-law Maurice Tandy, Sr. of Wells ME and Joe Shafer of Lee; 19 grandchildren, many great grandchildren and many great-great grandchildren; 3 special nieces and one special nephew.
A memorial service will be held on Sunday, September 24, at 3:00 p.m. in the Chapel of the Community Church of Durham with The Reverend Mary Westfall officiating. Burial with Graveside Services will be held in the Durham Cemetery.
The family expresses their deepest gratitude to the caring staff of the Rockingham County Nursing Home and Seacoast Hospice for their dedicated care of our loved one.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to Rockingham County Nursing Home Occupational Therapy Fund (RCNH OT), 117 North Road, Brentwood NH 03833 or to Seacoast Hospice, 10 Hampton Road, Exeter NH 03833.
Visit www.kentandpelczarfh.com to sign an online guestbook, or for more information.
The Kent & Pelczar Funeral Home, 77 Exeter Street, Newmarket is assisting with arrangements.
She was my closest d favorite aunt who put my family up for several summers giving us lots of loving care. I am sure she and my mom have gotten together in heaven and keep watch over us daily. I will forever miss her and her great sense of humor. God Blessed her with a huge family.
BARBARA LOWD
September 12, 2019 | MIAMI, FL | Family
Sheryl, I am so sorry to hear of your Mother's passing. I had not heard about it. Your Mom was the best!! Always so kind...and cute as a button!!! As much as you all will miss her, I'm sure that she welcomed the peace. Love and prayers to you and your family. Marianne (Comtois)Gough
Marianne Gough
October 16, 2006 | Barrington, NH
To Debbie and Cheryl and the rest of the family I was very sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom Lorraine. Your Mom was a very sweet person and I still remember the day about three years ago when you all parked in front of your old house on Bayview and I took you inside for a tour. You Mom looked just like she did when she lived on the street. I wish you all the best and my thoughts are with you and your families. Lyn Howard
Lyn Howard
October 01, 2006 | Durha,, NH
To Marilyn and the rest of your family, our sincere sympathy on the loss of your Mother. Our prayers are with you. Tony and Norma
Norma and Tony Stephan
September 28, 2006 | Limestone, ME
To Debbie and Cheryl and the rest of the family. Im so sorry for your loss. You will all be in my prayers and know if you need anything im just a phone call away. Your mom will be missed, she was a wonderful lady. Sorry i didnt make it to the service. I also have had many fond memories with all of you to. Lots of love Debbie Place
Debbie place
September 26, 2006 | Newmarket, NH
MY THOUGHTS WERE WITH YOU ALL TODAY AS EVERYONE HONORED MY AUNT LORRAINE. AS THE FAMILY KNOWS I SAID MY GOODBYES TO AUNT LORRAINE IN PERSON THE DAY SHE LEFT TO MEET HER PARENTS AND MY MOTHER (HER SISTER] IN THERE FINAL HOME IN HEAVEN. EVERYONE SHOULD REJOICE FOR HER AS SHE HAS BEEN HAPPILY AND PEASEFULLY RECEIVED BY ALL HER LOVED ONES THAT PASSED BEFORE HER. I WILL MISS HER SO MUCH, ESPECIALLY IN OCTOBER, AS I RARELY EVER MISSED A YEAR TO COME AND SEE HER IN OCTOBER WHEN THE FALL LEAVES...
BARBARA LOWD
September 24, 2006 | MIAMI, FL
Dear Sheryl & Debbie:
I am so very sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. I wish I could be there for you. I have so many memories of her growing up. Your house was my second home and she was always there while growing up. I remember her as our girl scout leader, going camping and putting up with all of us. I can see her sitting in her living room chair, watching TV with Tiny on her lap. I will always rememeber her with great love and affection. She was a wonderful lady with...
Cheryl Cinfo
September 24, 2006 | Culpeper, VA
Dear folks,
We are thinking of you and keeping you in our prayers at this sad time.
Cindy and Fred Edgecomb
September 24, 2006 | Limestone, ME
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Sharon Jones Coughlin
September 24, 2006 | Barnstead, NH
