Lorraine T. “Maxie” Duval

March 9, 2022
DUVAL, LORRAINE T.

   Lorraine T. Duval, 90, of Nashua, widow of Albert W. Duval, passed away peacefully Wednesday evening, March 9, 2022 at the Hunt Community.        

   Mrs. Duval was born in Leominster, Massachusetts on February 4, 1932, a daughter of the late Arthur and Antoinette (Boisvert) Maxfield. Lorraine was a graduate of St. Bernard’s High School Class of 1950 in Leominster and furthered her education at St. Joseph Hospital School of Nursing in Nashua, graduating as a Registered Nurse.
Lorraine enjoyed a long career as a registered nurse at St. Joseph Hospital in Nashua.

  In addition to her parents, Lorraine was predeceased by her husband Al, who passed away in June of 2004. They were married in 1955 and shared nearly 50 years together. Christ, her Savior, and family meant everything to Lorraine.

   Members of her family include three children and their spouses, Keith and Louise Duval of Merrimack, Neil and Sue Duval of Minot, ME and Andrea and Paul Riviere of Nashua; seven grandchildren, Eric Duval, Emily Blackett and her husband Joseph, Graham Duval, Bridget Duval and her significant other Daniel Gonzalez, Ashlee Crouthamel and her husband Matthew, and Nicholas and Joshua Riviere; two great-grandsons, Theodore and Calvin Blackett; two brothers, Gerard Maxfield and Ronald Maxfield; five sisters, Claire White of Concord, MA, Evelyn Byrd of Peabody, MA, Jeanne Litterio of Clinton MA, Sr. Ann Maxfield living in CA and Rita Ward; also many nieces, nephews and cousins. One of thirteen children, Lorraine was predeceased by her brothers, Charles Maxfield, Fr. Leo Maxfield, Gene Maxfield, Edgar Maxfield, Richard Maxfield and Raymond Maxfield.

    A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Joseph The Worker Church, 777 West Hollis Street, Nashua, Wednesday morning, March 16th at 10 o’clock. Family and friends are invited to attend and will gather at the church. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers please consider making a donation to “Real Options Pregnancy Help Services” ( https://www.realoptionsnh.org ). This charity was very special to Lorraine. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua. 

21 Comments on Lorraine T. “Maxie” Duval

Susan St. Laurent said : Guest Report Sep 04, 2024 at 12:48 PM

My fond memories and condolences for the loss of your Mom and Dad -- Many of happy times were had visiting your living home to chum with Andrea and watching Neal create his volcanic science exhibit, and Keith playing basketball in the driveway. She was an amazing lady who taught us a great deal about life and growing up to be successful adults. I even remember 'Oakey' (Mr. Duval) smoking his cherry flavored pipe tobacco and 'skunking' all the neighborhood basketball guys in round the world matches. All my love and comfort to you all .. Andrea, Neal, and Keith 🙏

Ann Frederick Gagne said : Guest Report Nov 29, 2022 at 5:35 PM

Maxie was my first mentor when I came out of nursing school & worked with her on the 5th floor of St Joseph’s Hospital! She was an awesome nurse & taught me so much. She touched so many hearts with her healing hands.💕

Donna & Rick Plourde said : Guest Report Mar 24, 2022 at 2:14 PM

So sorry to hear about the loss of your Mom, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother. She was a wonderful person. So loving to her family and friends a like. Every one knew of her love for her Lord and Savior. May the Lord bless the whole family with His peace and comfort. Praying for all of you.

Suzanne A. Strob said : Guest Report Mar 16, 2022 at 8:49 AM

My sincere expression of Sympathy on the loss of your MOTHER, FRIEND, RELATIVE. There is only one MAXIE. She was kind, gentle, loving, accepting, courageous, determined, steadfast, HOLY LADY. Maxie was generous with her time, talent and treasure. She truly was a strong Lady who was the hands and feet of JESUS here on earth. Thank you for all you gave to anyone and everyone needing help. Jesus, and the CHOIR OF ANGELS are ready to greet you….Your BELOVED Al is watching and waiting to be with you. You are loved, you are appreciated. Love, prayer and gratitude, Suzanne

Mike Lozeau and family said : Guest Report Mar 15, 2022 at 6:12 PM

So, so sorry for your loss. She was a wonderful person and will be dearly missed. Thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Bette Logan said : Guest Report Mar 15, 2022 at 6:10 PM

I'm sorry for the loss of Lorraine. She was a very special lady but that isn't any surprise considering she came from a very special family. I love the image of the heavenly reunion with the family and the Lord. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Deb Bishop & Evelyn (Maxfield) Byrd said : Guest Report Mar 15, 2022 at 11:30 AM

My mother's sister, buddy, "partners in crime", cohort, confidant, prayer partner, but most of all best friend for life. She was a mentor and friend to me also. She will be deeply missed by us both. Our prayers are with you all as you learn to do life without her.

Timothy and Cynthia Lozeau said : Guest Report Mar 15, 2022 at 11:18 AM

Keith, Andrea , Neil ; Heaven is blessed to have your mother, such a wonderful soul. God Bless your families … Maxi+ Oakie, together forever. Love, Tim, Cindi and family 🙏

Doug and Terry Huntley said : Guest Report Mar 14, 2022 at 8:19 PM

Thinking of you Keith. So sorry for your loss.

Jeanne & John Toth said : Guest Report Mar 14, 2022 at 6:59 PM

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families, Sincere Sympathy

Melanie Eitel said : Guest Report Mar 14, 2022 at 10:15 AM

So sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers

Michael Duclos said : Guest Report Mar 13, 2022 at 5:56 AM

So sorry for the loss of your mom. Our deepest condolences to you and your family.

Fred Conti said : Guest Report Mar 12, 2022 at 7:47 PM

I’m sorry to see this Keith, my sincere condolances.

Ken Renoux said : Guest Report Mar 12, 2022 at 6:13 PM

May God bless and keep your mother Keith

Karen and David Boyer said : Guest Report Mar 12, 2022 at 12:47 PM

David and I send our deepest condolences. We only wish we could be there with you. We are heading to Missouri to spend some time with Lindsay and Zoe. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Bob Desmond said : Guest Report Mar 12, 2022 at 11:57 AM

My condolences to the family. A wonderful lady.

Joe Kilcullen said : Guest Report Mar 12, 2022 at 11:42 AM

Having known both Maxie and Al I am sorry that this world has lost them, but rejoice at their reunion in the hereafter....

Marvin MacIntyre said : Guest Report Mar 12, 2022 at 9:27 AM

Joyce and I are very sad to learn of Maxie's passing. Great friends with my parents, Wish and Jean MacIntyre, Al and Maxie were a significant part of our lives. Condolences to the family.

Scott & Renee Dudley said : Guest Report Mar 11, 2022 at 7:39 PM

Maxie was always so sweet & happy! We would always enjoy talking with her. She was a wonderful lady. She will be missed. Our sympathies to Keith, Neil, & Andrea and all their families.

Doreen Weiss said : Guest Report Mar 11, 2022 at 7:32 PM

Maxie was my coworker, mentor and friend. A gentle soul with the courage of a lioness. Candid, yet always kind, she talked the talk and walked the walk. Maxie was deeply passionate regarding her beliefs, and was filled with love and devotion for her family. I am grateful to have had her in my life. I will treasure the pearls of wisdom that she shared with me. With Sympathy, Doreen Weiss

Lenonard and Pauline Riviee said : Guest Report Mar 11, 2022 at 1:29 PM

Maxie was a lovely, Christian lady, great nurse, good wife, wonderful mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and above all a good friend to everyone. To have known her is to have loved her and she will be missed.

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