Lorraine D. Turcotte

Lorraine Doris (Lacombe) Turcotte, 92, of Manchester, died peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 with family by her side. She was born on April 19, 1933 to the late Armand and Jeannette (Labonte) Lacombe.

Lorraine graduated from Manchester West High School, Class of 1951. On May 16, 1953 she married her roller skating dance partner of her mid-teen years and true love for life, Raymond A. Turcotte (1929-2010). Together they raised 4 happy, loving children. They spent many memorable family camping adventures throughout eastern Canada and eastern United States. They traveled well into their senior years.

Lorraine worked in retail throughout her life, most recently at TJ Maxx until she finally retired at age 84. Many shoppers recognized her for her striking white hair, well put together style and friendly personality. She was a very proud and devoted wife, mother, grandmother of 11 and great grandmother of 17. She embraced all the times spent being around her loving family. The holiday season was her dearest blessing.

She is survived by her brothers, Armand (Speed) and Sandi Lacombe of Manchester, Robert and Pauline Lacombe of Manchester, Roger and Jeanne Lacombe of Roanoke Virginia. Her children include daughters Linda Bissonnette, Michelle (Russell) Bournival of Manchester, sons Ronald (Lisa) Turcotte of Kingston Massachusetts, Michael (Marlene) Turcotte of Goffstown. Grandchildren: Brian (Kristy) Bissonnette, Jason Bissonnette, Kristen Bournival (Brad White), Ashley (Tyler) Allen, Courtney (Joey Reynolds), Ryan (Kate) Turcotte, Alexander (Lindsey) Turcotte, Patrick (Emily) Turcotte, Evan (Betsy) Turcotte, Alexandria (Zachary) Smart and Jillian (Nick) Kasiaras. Great Grandchildren: Lilly, Holley, Nash, Chloe, Noah, Charlotte, Madeline, Logan, Caden, Johanna, William, Emilie, Benjamin, Riley, Mason, Henry and Charlie. And many nieces and nephews.

SERVICES: Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Lambert Funeral Home & Crematory, 1799 Elm St., Manchester. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament Church, 14 Elm St., Manchester. Please meet directly at church. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Manchester.

Lorraine’s family would like to send their heartfelt appreciation to the staff at All American Assisted Living in Londonderry NH and to the wonderful nurses of Brookhaven Hospice for all the love, the care and support.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Easterseals NH, 555 Auburn Street, Manchester, NH 03103 in remembrance of Lorraine Turcotte/Adult day supplies program.

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