Lorraine Ida Morong

I remember when Aunt Lorraine came to visit us in Oregon in the early 80's. My mom (sister Doris) was staying with us so she stayed with us too. All the language she had was a tiny little suitcase. My three children were young. They remember too! It was as if Mary Poppins had showed up. When she opened that suitcase to pull out "Winnie The Pooh" for the kids , most of the rest of the contents were supplements!

You know what else she did? She reached down, put here hands...

Lorraine was such a sweetheart and I consider myself lucky to have been able to care for her. Sending love and condolences to the family at this time.

Lorraine was such a sweetheart and I consider myself lucky to have been able to care for her. Sending love and condolences to the family at this time.

To the Morong family and especially Duffy, Amy and Aaron - it was with great sadness that I heard of your mom/grandmothers passing. As neighbors, I could easily spot Lorraine’s diminutive stature as she worked outside in her yard. She and Dana were similar in height until her very later years. But I knew better that she was larger than life - a strong, passionate and vital community member. She came by our farm yearly to fill several buckets full of “garden gold” and swore the horse manure...

I couldn't resist sharing this one. Lorraine brought it over to my home one day and gave it to me, to show how long she had been doing politics.

Lorraine was the best neighbor that I have ever had! And I have had many. Getting me involved in Madbury Community Club and the work for a library was one reason I admired her and the community she helped create. Madbury is special because of people like Lorraine and community will have Lorraine stories for a long time. She was honest, kind and driven to improve the lives of people around her. One story I love , is about the day she called me and asked to use my drier. Lorraine dried clothes...

Lorraine was definitely part of 'the greatest generation'. Her practical advice, dry wit, and community presence cannot be replaced. Her life is an example to all of us how one person can make a difference in the lives of many. Her legacy will live on in the lives of her family and friends in Madbury and beyond. Our condolences to all who knew her.

I never met Lorraine, but enjoyed her columns for decades, including in the Transcript before moving to Durham, and right through to 2020 in Fosters. She gave us an honest, reassuring window into the life of a small NH town. We will make a contribution to the Madbury Library in her honor

Lorraine welcomed me as an extended member of her family 25 years ago with open arms and an open heart. Her continued love and support has been a blessing in my life, and my family's life as well (she had a knack for finding the right book and/or article to share and mailed them cross country without hesitation). I valued my time with her and will cherish memories of moments we shared together and via letters. My condolences to her family and friends. Her physical presence in our lives will...