Lorraine R. Easter

PORT HENRY — Lorraine R. Easter of Main St., Port Henry died Friday, Sept. 18, 2009, at her home.

She was born in Witherbee, N.Y., the daughter of Thomas and Mary Hazel Hughes Ryan.

After graduating high school, Lorraine worked in a book factory in Ticonderoga. She later worked in the Ticonderoga Blanket Factory. During the World War II era, she knit "watch caps" for the Navy. She also made cakes for all occasions from her home. She was a great seamstress, including mending, tailoring and upholstery work. She was also a cook for the Town of Moriah Head Start Program for 17½ years.

On Jan. 4, 1948, Lorraine married John W. Easter. She and John had three children, John S., Thomas and Yvonne. Lorraine was always there for her children and grandchildren.

She became president of Mineville Witherbee Home Bureau, president of the Mineville Parent Teacher Association and president of the Mineville High Alumni Association. In 1952, she joined the Court Patricia Catholic Daughters of the Americas. She also belonged to Court St. Michael Archangel Daughters with a total of 50 years service. She was a member of St. Peter & Paul Altar and Rosary Society in Mineville as well as an Ursline Associate.

After Lorraine's husband, John, passed away in 1995, she moved to the Lee House Apt. in Port Henry. At this time, she started delivering Meals on Wheels for the A-Cap Nutrition Program for the elderly. She then became nutrition site manager for the Town of Moriah Senior Citizens. She also became involved with the RSVP Program..

Lorraine is predeceased by her husband, John W. Easter; her brother, Leo Ryan; and her sister, Veronica Masterson.

She is survived by her sons, John S. Easter and his wife, Sandra (House) of Port Henry, and Thomas W. Easter and his wife, Mary (LaFountain) of Keeseville, N.Y.; her daughter, Yvonne (Bunny) Payette of Florida; her brother, Thomas Ryan of California; her grandchildren, John S. Easter II and his wife, Erin of Troy, N.Y., Amanda Easter of Plattsburgh and Ian Payette of Brooklyn, N.Y.; as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was also fortunate to have so many friends getting her out and about, and she thanks each and every one of you.

Calling hours will be held Monday, Sept. 21, 2009, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Harland Funeral Home in Port Henry, N.Y. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2009, at 11 a.m. at Church of All Saints in Mineville, N.Y., with Father Scott Fobare officiating. Burial will be in St. Peter & Paul Cemetery in Moriah, N.Y.

Memorial donations may be made to the Town of Moriah Ambulance Squad or the Port Henry Fire Dept.