Lorraine M. Groleau, 96

BELMONT — Lorraine Marie Groleau, 96, of Bean Hill Road, peacefully passed away at her home on Sept. 16, 2024, surrounded by her beloved family.

Born on Feb. 24, 1928, in Laconia, Lorraine was the cherished daughter of Gedeon and Ida (Morin) Maheux, with deep family roots in the area as the granddaughter of J.P. Morin, founder of the Belknap Mill.

Lorraine dedicated 40 years to her career as a telephone operator for AT&T and became a proud lifelong member of The Telephone Pioneers of America. A true lover of classic cinema, she enjoyed watching old films on Turner Classic Movies and cherished scenic rides to the ocean. Lorraine had a passion for shopping and a remarkable talent for gift-giving, never forgetting a birthday or anniversary; she was known for her thoughtful surprises.

Her legacy includes family traditions that will be cherished for generations, such as her famous spaghetti sauce, homemade jelly from grapes grown in her backyard, and delicious meat pies prepared around the holidays for family and friends. Her life was defined by selflessness and an unwavering commitment to the happiness of others, especially her grandchildren.

Lorraine is survived by her son, Jonathan Groleau, and his wife, Kaylin; her daughter, Denise Plumer, and her husband, John; her stepdaughter, Carol Conroy, and her husband, Michael; and her six beloved grandchildren: Melissa Skeats and her husband, Michael; Kristina Wylie Diaz and her husband, Jose; Jason Wylie and his wife, Natalia; Azelin, Andrew, and Alex Groleau. She was also a proud great-grandmother to Joseph and Cameron Correia, Samantha and Sofia Wylie, Sienna and Lukas Diaz, Macayla, Madisyn, and Mackenzie Skeats, and a great-great-grandmother to Tanner Correia. Lorraine was preceded in death by her first husband, Roger Bourassa; her second husband, Norman Groleau; her son, Roland Bourassa; and her siblings, Oliver Maheux, Jackie Blake, Lucille Canepa, and Paul Maheux.

In honor of her remarkable life, there will be a graveside service held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024, at Sacred Heart Cemetery on Garfield Street in Laconia.

Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services/603Cremations.com, 164 Pleasant St., Laconia, is assisting the family with arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial, visit wilkinsonbeane.com.