Lorraine Rita (Marquis) Montanez, 66, of Brookline and formerly of Nashua, wife of Juan O. Montanez, passed away unexpectedly at her home, Monday morning, January 11, 2016.
One of nine children of the late Leo O. and Priscilla E. (Lajoie) Marquis, she was born in Nashua on March 4, 1949. A resident of Brookline for the past four years, Lorraine grew up in Nashua; attended local schools and was a graduate of Nashua High School Class of 1967. She had been employed with the City of Nashua as a bus driver for the Nashua Transit System for 30 years.
Lorraine loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-granddaugther. She also enjoyed completing puzzles.
Members of her family include her husband Juan with whom she shared the past 47 years; two daughters, Rosemary Montanez Larochelle of Manchester and Evelyn Lones and her husband Chris of Brookline; six grandchildren, Brandon J. Montanez, Miranda P. Blais, Felicia R. Blais, Zachary C. Lones, Jeremiah J. Lones and Jaime R. Larochelle; a great-granddaughter, Ava M. Montanez; three sisters and their husbands, Hilda and Peter Babirian, Sharon and John LaPiana and Flora McClure; five brothers and their wives, Donald and Ellie Landry, Duane and Claire Landry, Gene and Denise Landry, Leo and Brenda Marquis and Paul and Ilene Landry; also many nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her parents, Lorraine was predeceased by a step-son, John Richard Montanez.
There will be no services held at this time. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneral.com
