Lorraine T. Latulippe

OGUNQUIT – Lorraine T. Latulippe, 83, a longtime resident and hotel owner in Ogunquit, passed away Saturday, July 27, 2024 at Avita of Wells, with her loving family at her side.

Lorraine was born on Sept. 19, 1940, in the small village of St. David, Maine, just outside of Madawaska. She was the oldest of 15 children of Reno and Alpheda Cote Lavigne and was a graduate of Lewiston High School.

Lorraine and her husband of 63 years, Denis Latulippe, grew up and raised their family in Lewiston, Maine. They owned and operated Lumber World, a local lumber yard, until they purchased Studio East Motel and moved to Ogunquit, Maine. Retiring in 2004, they sold the motel to their son Gary to enjoy some quieter time together and winters in their beautiful condo on Ft. Myers Beach, Florida.

Lorraine was the true matriarch. She was a loving and caring wife, mother and grandmother who would do anything for her family. She was an avid supporter of sports and activities, from swimming lessons and dance to attending Denis’, David’s and Gary’s hockey games throughout New England. She enjoyed numerous excursions in the family truck camper, including a trip into Manhattan.

Christmas was always a special time for Lorraine, hosting and then squeezing in two other parties to celebrate with extended family. She was an accomplished seamstress, making Halloween costumes for her children and younger sisters. Lorraine loved accounting, always meticulously maintaining the books of the various family businesses. Studio East Motel was her pride and joy, where she treated her guests as family and recognized their milestones. Lorraine will be deeply missed by many and mostly by her Denis!

Lorraine is survived by her husband Denis Latulippe of Ogunquit, her daughter Denise DeChristoforo and her husband, Tony, of Topsfield, Mass.; son David Latulippe and his wife, Janice, of Freeport; and son Gary Latulippe and his wife, Erin, of Ogunquit. She is also survived by grandchildren Daniel DeChristoforo; Abigail Latulippe and Emily Morrill; and Genevieve, Annaliese, and Jean Denis Latulippe, and was joyously looking forward to her first great-grandchild arriving. She is also survived by seven sisters Merine Bolduc, Janet Cather, Joanne Balazs, Nancy Smith, Irene Good, Diane Morin, and Pauline Kelley; two brothers, Robert and Daniel Lavigne; and numerous sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews.

Friends are invited to visit with the family from 6-7:30 p.m., on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024, at the Bibber Memorial Chapel, 111 Chapel Road, Wells, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024 at 11 a.m., at St. Mary’s Church, Eldridge Rd, Wells. Private interment will be held in St. Peter’s Cemetery, Lewiston at a later date.

The children express their heartfelt recognition of their dear father, Denis, who sacrificed and provided an abundance of loving care for Lorraine as she struggled with her illness. The family extends their appreciation to the staff at Avita of Wells and Gentiva Hospice for their compassionate care for Lorraine.

To share a memory or leave a message of condolence please visit Lorraine’s Book of Memories Page at http://www.bibberfuneral.com.

Arrangements are in the care of Bibber Memorial Chapel, 67 Summer Street, Kennebunk, ME 04043.

Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to Maine Adaptive Sports & Recreation which has had a positive impact on the Latulippe family. http://www.maineadaptive.org