Hinesburg, VT – In loving memory of Lorraine Lucille Lawrence (Paquin), 77, who passed away Wednesday, February 21st, 2024. Affectionately known as Gram in her later years, Lorraine is survived by her three sons and their spouses, Greg and Deanna Lawrence (Milton, VT), Brian Lawrence (Spencer, MA). Jeff and Angela Lawrence (Indianapolis, IN). She was a proud grandmother to six - Lisa, Megan, Patrick, Jeffery, Ethan, and Andrew – who, in turn, blessed her with fourteen beautiful great-grandchildren whom she took joy in getting to know. Lorraine has six surviving siblings, Lillian, Lorretta, Paul, Christien (Buzzy), Leo, and Linda with three brothers passing before her, Jack, Mike, and Andy.

Born to Christien and Priscilla Paquin in Sheffield, VT, Lorraine was raised with an appreciation for family values and bonds. Her life journey led her to Allen Lawrence, with whom she built- a family of her own. Lorraine had a tenured career in Vermont in the manufacturing industry and eventually, after her children were grown, she moved to the state of Georgia where she lived for a number of years and worked in property management.

Returning to her Vermont roots approximately 15 years ago, Hinesburg became her home. Lorraine was an extremely caring, kind, and loving person who truly enjoyed watching the extensions of her family, near and far, continue to grow before her eyes. She thrived on connection and found joy in the friendships she had in her community. She loved to get out of the house for a game of Bingo in her town and spoke of the fun she would have and how much she looked forward to those each week. The highlights of her later years included raising her dog, Precious and attending holiday celebrations or birthday parties with her family – she lived for a good meal, and the company while enjoying it, during any of these times. When she had family in town, she loved being along for the drive to see the local sights, eat out at a restaurant, and catch up with all of the young ones in her world who she would say were growing up too fast.

Lorraine always found a way to give back to others however she could and found joy in life's simple pleasures. Her fondest memories were forged in the company of family, whom she cherished above all else. Though Lorraine may have departed this world, her spirit lives on in her family and friends. As we bid farewell to our beloved Gram, let us honor her legacy by treasuring the invaluable bonds of family and friendship – values that she held dear throughout her life.

In lieu of flowers please donate to the Hinesburg Food Shelf located at 51 Ballards Corner Rd, Hinesburg, VT.

Mailing Address: HCRC, PO Box 444, Hinesburg, VT 05461 http://www.hinesburgresource.org/food-shelf.html