Lorraine H. Graham

Lorraine (Cox) Graham, 83, beloved wife of the late Richard Graham, passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at Villa Crest Nursing Home in Manchester. She was born on February 25, 1942 in Queens, NY to the late John Cox and Laura (Beliveau) Wanchew.

Lorraine enjoyed crocheting and was a wonderful mother, grandmother and friend. She was known as “Crazy Rainie” because she was always the life of the party.

Lorraine is survived by her three children: Donna Torres, Lauraine Graham-Johnson and her husband Stephen, Steven Handlin and his wife Monica Burnor; her sister: Patricia Badello; her brother: Alfred Wanchew; her three grandchildren; her three great grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her husband and parents, Lorraine is predeceased by her two sisters: Pauline Chesser, Joan Mercier; her two brothers: John Cox, Jr., John Wanchew, Jr.; and her grandson: Julio “Jay” Sotomayor.

SERVICES: Calling hours will be held on Monday (11/24/25) at Lambert Funeral Home & Crematory, 1799 Elm St., Manchester from 5pm to 7pm. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday (11/25/25) at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Manchester at 11:30am.

In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to Manchester Animal Shelter, 490 Dunbarton Rd., Manchester, NH 03102.

For online condolences, please visit www.LambertFuneralHome.com.