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Lorraine MacPherson Obituary
Sister Lorraine graduated from Chelsea High School and entered the Holy Union Sisters in 1950. She pronounced her final vows on July 26, 1958. She studied at Sacred Heart Teacher Training School in Groton, MA and received a Bachelor of Science in Education degree from Catholic Teachers' College, Providence, RI. She received a Master of Arts in Teaching degree from St. Michael College, Winooski, VT. She did additional studies in religious education at Emmanuel College, Cardinal Stritch College, and Salem State College.
Sister Lorraine taught in elementary schools in Massachusetts and Rhode Island from 1952 to 1970. After completing studies in religious education, she became coordinator of religious education programs in several parishes in Central Falls and Pawtucket. In 1997 she became a pastoral bereavement minister at Keefe Funeral Home, Lincoln, RI. She moved to Forand Manor in Central Falls in 2004 and continued to volunteer as bereavement minister as well as bringing communion and leading the rosary for residents at Forand Manor. Ill health necessitated her moving to Jeanne Jugan Residence in Pawtucket in April, 2016.
All funeral arrangements will take place at Jeanne Jugan Residence, 964 Main Street, Pawtucket. The wake will be held Thursday, January 11th from 4 to 7pm and also on Friday from 9am until 10am followed by a memorial prayer at 10:15am and Mass of Christian Burial at 11am. Burial will follow at St. Francis Cemetery, 163 Smithfield Ave. Pawtucket. Funeral Arrangements are by Keefe Funeral Home, Lincoln, RI. www.thekeefefuneralhome.com.
Donations in Sr. Lorraine's memory may be made to the Holy Union Sisters' Mission Advancement Office, P.O. Box 410, Milton, MA 02186-0006.
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Dianne Papineau
January 11, 2018
Sister Lorraine was a beautiful person. She was an inspiration to myself, and my family. Will never forget her smile. May you Rest in Peace, sweet lady..
Missy Godin
January 11, 2018
Sr. Lorraine was a huge part of my childhood and a mentor in my Catholic faith. she not only shared her love of God with me, but her love of teaching and her love of butterflies . I have butterflies all over my house, so she will be always remembered in my heart. You will be greatly missed Sr. Lorraine-I love you!
Marianne Crisostomi
January 10, 2018
Sister Lorraine was one of my CCD teachers at Notre Dame Church when I was a child. I recently had the chance to meet up with her again last year while volunteering at The Little Sisters of the Poor. She was always so loving and kind to me. She had a beautiful smile! I am sure you are with Jesus and The Virgin Mary in Heaven. Love to you sister and I thank you for all you taught me.
April Wildenhain
January 10, 2018
Sister Lorraine was a true blessing to me.I first met her as a CCD student at Notre Dame Church in Central Falls. Right from the start we had a special connection.What a beautiful soul.So happy I had a chance to spend some time with her last year. I know she is with Jesus and Our Blessed Mother.Rest in peace Sister.❤
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Annette Poulin
January 10, 2018
I knew Sister Lorraine from Notre Dame School and she always had a smile on her face, I was lucky enough to have Sister Lorraine enter back into my adult life and she still always had that smile. Sister Lorraine was truly an angel and will be truly missed.
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