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She was a wonderful mother who was always there when we needed her the most, offering support, wisdom and love in abundance.
Lorraine was born in Philadelphia, PA on 21 October 1939 to Woodrow Wilson Beck and Ella Elizabeth Butcher Beck.
Lorraine married her beloved husband, Joseph George Vecchione, on 17 June 1965. They had shared a wonderful life and had three children, Lisa, Joelle and Michelle; whom they adored. Joe passed away in January 1981.
She worked at Kessler Memorial Hospital in Hammonton, New Jersey as a telephone operator until she retired in 1996.
In 1983 she met Harry A. Clark, and they married on 28 September 1985. Harry passed away in April 2019.
Lorraine loved watching WWE, arts and crafts. She really enjoyed spending time with her children, grand-children and great-grandchildren.
Lorraine will be deeply missed by her children, Lisa E. Vecchione McMaster (Mike), Joelle Vecchione and Michelle Vecchione. Her twin sister, Arlene Barraclough and her nephew, Michael Barraclough. Her grandchildren Matthieu Thibaudeau (Susan), Kayleen Rivera, Brianna Muniz, Carlos Rivera, Jr., Deianara Thibaudeau, Melanie Rivera, Emily Rivera, Marianna Rivera, Janae Vecchione, Jack McMaster, Sonya Rivera, Jayda Vecchione, Rachel McMaster, Rebecca McMaster, Michele Gudknecht (Trish), Jennifer Castor (Robert), Tracy Gudknecht, Melissa Gudknecht, Justin Vecchione, Jason Vecchione and Jenna Vecchione. She had 18 great-grandchildren, Anthony, Justin, Avant, Nova, Alex, Amari, Carson, Xander, Elias, Matthew, Brittany, Mik, Madison, Peyton, Lukas, Jaxon, Sofia, and Joey.
She had seven stepchildren, Joseph Vecchione, Jr., Tammy Scarborough, Patricia Quiles, Harry Clark, Jr., Susan Peters, Micael Clark and Angela Gudknecht (deceased).
Lorraine's wisdom and unwavering love will be forever missed and remembered by all who had the privilege of knowing her.
A private inurnment for family will be held at Egg Harbor City Cemetery Saturday, August 2, 2025. Friends of the family may join the family at Lorraine's Celebration of Life at 522 Wharton Park Blvd., Hammonton, NJ 08037 at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 2, 2025.
If you wish to send flowers to the family, please send to 522 Wharton Park Blvd., Hammonton, NJ 08037 or you can send a donation to St. Jude’s Children Hospital in Lorraine's memory.
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