Lorraine C. Newell, 96, a longtime Nashua resident, died peacefully, Friday evening, July 10, 2015 at Fairview Nursing Home in Hudson, NH after a brief illness.
She was born in Portland, Maine on July 6, 1919 to the late Lillian E. (Basken) Cross and Raymund Cross. Lorraine was educated in the Nashua Public School System and was a graduate of Nashua High School Class of 1937.
Mrs. Newell worked as hostess at the former Greenridge Turkey Farm Restaurant in Nashua in the late 1950’s. She also worked until her retirement at Miller’s in Downtown Nashua in the Bridal Salon as well as in the ladies department. Lorraine was married to the late William R. Newell who passed away in 1973. They enjoyed many years of travel together throughout the United States; and did their share of hiking, snowshoeing, skiing and biking their marriage.
Lorraine was a communicant of St. Christopher Church and served as a Eucharistic Minister for several years and was a member of the Sodality.
Members of her family include her daughter, Sharron Newell of Lowell, MA; two granddaughters, Melissa (Methot) Bruneau and her husband Thomas, and Andrea (Methot) Sliwa and her husband Michael; two great-grandchildren – the shining stars of her life – Rhiannon Sliwa and Abigail Sliwa; her sister, Shirley Noel of Raymond, NH; and a nephew Peter Noel also of Raymond. In addition to her husband and parents, Lorraine was predeceased by two brothers, Irving Cross and Harold Cross both of Nashua; and three nephews, Douglas Cross of Nashua, Haydon and Gary Noel both of Raymond, NH.
The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to the staff at Laurel Place as well as Fairview Nursing Home for their constant and loving care during her years with them.
Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Wednesday, July 22nd from 4 to 6 p.m. A Graveside Service will take place in Edgewood Cemetery, 107 Amherst Street, Nashua, Thursday morning, July 23rd at 10 a.m. Friends are invited to attend and will gather at the cemetery. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneral.com
