Lorraine Ray Obituary
Born in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania on March 31, 1929, the daughter of the late Francis and Nathalie (Mislinski) Widdoss, she was raised in the Pocono Mountains. Lorraine moved to Franklin in 1969 before settling in Bellingham where she lived for the past 42 years.
She was the sister of the late Mary Courtright, Donald and Eugene Widdoss.
She is survived by her children, Kathryn (Ray) Talamini and her husband Joseph of Hopedale, James Ray and his wife Marcia of Franklin, Richard Ray of Bellingham and Charles F. Ray of Franklin.
She is also survived by her loving grandchildren Joshua Talamini and his wife Jennifer of Mendon, Jennifer Talamini of Franklin, Paul Talamini and his wife Michelle of Franklin, Joseph A. Talamini of Medway, Vikki (Ray) Leazott and her husband Ben of Franklin, James Ray and his wife Kerri of Blackstone, Elizabeth (Ray) Johnson and her husband Joshua of Medway, Melissa (Ray) Ahola and her husband Adam of Fitchburg, Charles J. Ray, Crystal Ray, and Michelle Ray of Franklin.
Lorraine is also survived by her 13 great-grandchildren.
Her services will be private.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the Bellingham Senior Center or the Franklin United Methodist Church.
Arrangements are under the care of the Ginley Funeral Home of Franklin
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