Lorraine Marshall (Walsh), age 88, passed away peacefully at home in Centerville after a long battle with Alzheimer's. Raised in Walpole, Ma., Lorraine was the daughter of Margaret (MacDonald) Walsh Plummer. She lived most of her life in Franklin, Ma. where she raised her three children, before spending several years in Carver, Ma. In her final year, she and her husband resided in Centerville, Ma. with their daughter.
She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 67 years, Leroy Marshall, and by her three children: Karen Westcoat of Taunton, Michael Marshall of Arizona, and Donna Rose of Centerville. Lorraine was also "Nana Rainy" to seven grandchildren: Jesse and Kate Westcoat, Devin and Spencer Rose, as well as Timothy, Michaela, and Cody Marshall. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews who lovingly referred to her as Aunt Rainy.
Lorraine was the youngest and last surviving member of her family of five siblings. She was preceded in death by her siblings Winston Walsh, Eleanor Keizer, Audrey Reardon, and Mabel Crockett.
Lorraine had a deep love for square dancing and was an longtime member of the Hobomock Hoedowners
Square Dance Club, spending many joyful evenings dancing with friends. She also enjoyed playing dominoes with her club, where her competitive spirit and camaraderie were always evident. Lorraine was an avid lover of puzzles, delighting in solving them during her leisure time. A talented seamstress, she particularly loved sewing stuffed dolls and animals and creating beautiful clothing for them.
She had a special place in her heart for animals, especially her beloved Cocker Spaniels, whom she lovingly raised and adored throughout her life. She was passionate about birds, enjoying their presence and watching them in her gardens which she took great pride in keeping beautiful. Lorraine cherished the time she spent in Carver, where she formed lasting bonds with her community.
Lorraine’s memory will live on in the hearts of her family, friends, and all who knew her.
A private service will be held at Doane Beal & Ames Funeral Home, 160 W Main St, Hyannis, MA 02601. Interment at Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne, Massachusetts.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Alzheimer's Association
https://act.alz.org/site/TR/Events/Tributes-AlzheimersChampions?pxfid=915184&fr_id=1060&pg=fund
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