Lorraine Lucille Garthwait Palmieri died peacefully at home surrounded by family on July 22, 2016 in Byfield, MA at the age of 89. Lorraine was predeceased by her husband of 69 years, Francis A. Palmieri, Jr. She is survived by her children Donna and husband Robert Tommell, Frank and wife Linda Palmieri and Mary and husband John Adamik; six grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Lorraine married Francis, her lifelong sweetheart in 1945 and spent many wonderful years in Bonita Springs, FL., before relocating to Byfield, MA for the past 18 years. Her sisters Florence Miserindino, Bernice Soules and Rita Welch precede her in death. Lorraine was born on December 13, 1926 in New Haven to Harry and Frances Garthwait. Lorraine was an accomplished home seamstress who made her daughters’ wedding gowns. She enjoyed cooking and began the family tradition of making lasagna and a myriad of cookies and pies for Christmas dinner. She also enjoyed watching the birds that would visit her many feeders. After moving to Massachusetts, she became an avid Red Sox fan. A highlight of her day was listening to the game on the radio.
Her funeral procession will leave the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue, Thursday afternoon at 1:00. Family and friends may call from 12:00 to 1:00 PM. Interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Elder Pet Fund, 247 High Road, Newbury, MA 01951 (www.newburyelderpet.com)
I am so very sorry for the loss of Lorraine. May God grant you the ability to endure during this difficult time. May you find comfort in God's promise to resurrect our loved ones to life on a paradise earth free from pain, suffering and death. (John 5:28, Revelation 21:3 & 4). In the meantime may the fond memories of Lorraine comfort you and ease your pain.
I AM VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS SHE WAS A VERY LOVING PERSON SHE WILL BE MISSED BE EVERYONE.
Dear Donna, Frankie, Mary, and families,
Jack, Joan and I remember Lorraine and Frank and you, her loving family, with great fondness remembering that we shared family camping, and Camp Hubinger's family camp activities. Lorraine was an important part of our lives for may years as baby sitter, my co-cub scout leader, and friend. We treasure those memories.
May God's love and grace uplift and sustain you during this time of loss and sadness.
We will miss Lorraine so much! Frank & Lorraine brought so much joy (and laughter) to our lives! A loyal friend and true, Lorraine made us many gifts that we will always treasure, especially her beautiful Christmas creations. And no one can top Lorraine's delicious Italian food! We will always treasure our memories of Lorraine. She will be missed.
I trust that she has joined Uncle Frank in heaven and is teaching the angels to sew! She was a warm loving lady, my aunt and godmother. She blessed my childhood with love, kindness and caring, Some of my fondest childhood memories were centered around her.
Lorry was our very close neighbor for 14 plus years. If either one needed anything we just ask, it was like we are kids & parents. So many fun times, like playing ball in the street and Lorry fell broke glasses chasing ball. Another was sitting in lawn chair with bathing suit on with new cowboy boots to tight, Lorry said pour rubbing alchol in boots with feet in them and let sun dry and mold to feet. That we did with drink in hand and preacher stopped by to visit…what a sight. We did have fun and so many crazy stories and parties. Frank/Lorry were one of a kind, forever in our memories.