Lorraine Y. Laganiere

1943 – 2010

AUBURN — Lorraine Yvette Laganierem 66, of Webster Street, passed with her loving family at her side on Wednesday, Feb. 17, at CMMC after courageously fighting multiple illnesses.

Lorraine was born on March 30, 1943, in Lewiston. She was the daughter of Arthur F. and Blanche G. (Labbe) Picard Sr.

She attended Lewiston Parochial Schools. Later, she worked for several shoe shops were she met her soulmate, Ronald F.X. Laganiere, and married on April 20, 1968.

Her greatest fulfillment was becoming a homemaker and raising her four children. With her husband, she was actively involved with Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts. She enjoyed vacationing with her family to many states while her husband was in the military. She also enjoyed crocheting, playing cards, bingo and had a great love for crafts.

She is survived by her husband, Ronald F.X. Laganiere, of 42 years; her four children, Patrick R. Laganiere and his wife, Barbara, and the three children, Brandon, Lillian and Noah, of Rochester N.H., Normand F. Laganiere and his girlfriend, Jaime, of Berlin, N.H., Nancy Herard and her husband, David, of Gorham, N.H. and Maurice J. Laganiere and his fianceé, Amanda, of Bangor; a brother, Arthur Picard Jr. and his wife, Marie, of Leeds; a sister, Constance LeVasseur and her husband, Gene, of Columbia, S.C.; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was predeceased by her parents, Arthur F. and Blanche G. Picard Sr.; and her sister, Doris S. Picard.

The family wants to extend their gratitude towards the special care provided by the staff in lCU at CMMC, and the Adams House staff and Rehab and Therapy Center at Marshwood.