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Lorraine Eldridge Obituary
She was born Aug. 3, 1932, in Hartford, the daughter of Dorothy Saunders.
On Nov. 16, 1953, she married Arthur F. Eldridge, and they lived many happy years together in New London and later in Groton. He passed away on Nov. 24, 2007.
Lorraine retired from Finast Supermarket in New London, and she also had been employed for many years at London Luggage in the old New London Mall.
Lorraine leaves behind two daughters, Donna and her husband, Norman, and Deborah and her husband, Charles. She also leaves three grandchildren, Damien Deck, Kristen Morton, and Jeffrey Betty. Her grandson, Damien and his wife, Adrienne, gave her a gift, her great-granddaughter, Sophia Deck, who gave her two and half years of joy. She is also survived by her sister, Shirley Fargo and her husband, Albert; along with many nieces, nephews, and their children.
The family will receive relatives and friends from 4 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 11, at the Thomas L. Neilan & Sons Funeral Home, 12 Ocean Ave., New London, with a funeral home service at 6 p.m. Interment will be private.
The Thomas L. Neilan & Sons Funeral Home, 12 Ocean Ave., New London, is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.neilanfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Lorraine Eldridge
6 Entries
Mary Levanti
November 10, 2011
Donna, Debbie & Families,
I'm very sorry for your loss.
November 10, 2011
Hello Donna and Debbie,
We are so sorry for your loss. It seemed like yesterday our families spent lots of time together. Your Dad was so much fun and your Mom was so nice to be around. We miss them but have the memories!
Sincerely, the Hamler family
Donna Betty
November 9, 2011
2nd try Mom I always loved you so much and will always miss you, but you knew that. We all loved you very much, Donna Norm Kristen and Brett Morton and Jeff Betty
Donna Betty
November 9, 2011
We always loved you mom, and I will miss you so very much. You can have peace now and no more pain, and sickness. I don't have the words but I know that you knew. Love daughter Donna Norm Kristen Jeff Betty
November 9, 2011
Correction: Thursday, Nov 10th (not 11th)
November 9, 2011
Lorraine, you were a wonderful person.....I will never forget the time we spent together.......your smile was as bright as the morning sun......You will be missed by many.........Love always Cheryl
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