Lorraine E. Murphy
HALLOWELL – Lorraine E. Murphy, 94, passed away April 30, 2023, at her residence at the Cotton Mill Apartments in Hallowell. She was born July 10, 1928, a daughter of Harold and Beulah (Plummer) Peterson.
Lorraine grew up in Brunswick and attended local schools. As a young woman, she raised seven daughters while working at the same time. For several years, she worked as a waitress at Augusta House of Pancakes and would frequently walk to work from Hallowell.
Lorraine was proud to be the daughter of a Lieutenant Colonel of the Army and enjoyed traveling to Seattle to visit her father. She enjoyed gardening and bird watching. A long-time resident of the Cotton Mill Apartments, Lorraine was a past President of the organization and coordinated activities and events enjoyed by the residents.
She was predeceased by a grandson, Jeffrey Crockett, and a great grandchild, Ashley Rideout.
She is survived by her children, Patricia Welsh-Force, Gail Leavitt and her husband George, Diane Boucher, Barbara Gagnon and her husband Jeff, Susan Moulton and her husband Craig, Beth Kohler and her husband John, and Sherry McArthur; grandchildren, Becca McKee and her husband Kyle, Julie Peacock and her husband Scott, Lori Markham and her husband Andrew, Alex Cayse, Melissa Weston, Felicia McArthur, and Chris McArthur; great grandchildren, Jeffrey Crockett II, Libby Crockett, Samantha Dyer, Logan Peacock, Emily Peacock, Zachary Markham, Nick Markham, Abigayle Weston, Jakeb Weston, and Jace McArthur; and great great grandchildren.
The family wishes to thank Lorraine’s caregivers Angi, Libby, Jeannine, Jackie, April, and Michelle, along with nurse Jake of MaineGeneral Hospice and Dr. Schiff-Slater for their attentive care.
Arrangements are in the care of Plummer Funeral Home, 16 Pleasant St., Augusta, ME. Condolences, stories, and photos may be shared by visiting http://www.plummerfh.com.There will be no services held for Lorraine.
In lieu of flowers,
donations in Lorraine’s name may be made to:
Kennebec Humane Society
10 Pethaven Ln.
Augusta, ME 04330
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