Lorraine E. Daviau

Lorraine E. Daviau obituary, Putnam, CT

Lorraine E. Daviau

Lorraine Daviau Obituary

Visit the Gilman Funeral Home & Crematory - Putnam website to view the full obituary.
Thompson - Lorraine (Bourbeau) Daviau, 84, of Sonny Lane, Thompson, passed away Saturday, January 18, 2025, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was predeceased by the love of her life Albert "Sonny" Daviau. She was the youngest daughter of the late Alfred "Fred" and Eva (Lamiotte) Bourbeau. She was also predeceased by her two sons Kevin and Alan. She is survived by her daughter Darlene and son-in-law Frank Tremont where she made her home the last several years.
She had two grandchildren and four great grandchildren, many cousins and many nieces and nephews. Especially her two nieces called "Her Girls" Wendy and Tracy who assisted in her loving care. Lorraine loved to cook, sew, water ski, arts and crafts. She enjoyed traveling, visits with family and occasional trips to the casino.
Lorraine not only raised her children, but many others. If she touched your heart, you don't have to look far for she's right where you are. She was a very strong and courageous woman. She may be gone, but never forgotten.
Services for Lorraine will be private. For memorial guestbook visit www.GilmanAndValade.com.
In Lieu of flowers donations can be made to Smilow Cancer Research, New Haven, CT
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Lorraine, please visit our floral store.
Gilman Funeral Home & Crematory - Putnam

104 Church Street, Putnam, CT 06260-1897

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