Lorraine V. Robie, 88

LACONIA — Lorraine V. Robie, 88, passed away peacefully on Feb. 6, 2026, at her home in Laconia, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born Aug. 11, 1937, in Meriden, Connecticut, the daughter of Napoleon J. and Marie-Ange (Turcotte) Valliere.

She was raised and educated in Meriden, Connecticut, graduating from Ecole St. Laurent and Meriden High School and was then employed by the C.N. Flagg Co. Inc.

In 1956, she married Paul Bernard Robie and moved to Laconia, in 1960.

She was employed by Cormier Hosiery Mills, Irwin Motors, and by the State of New Hampshire for 23 years, serving as an account clerk for the Laconia State School and the Belknap County Probate Court. On Feb. 20, 2001, she was awarded the “Spirit of the Judiciary Award” by the chief justice of the Supreme Court, David A. Brock, and retired as deputy registrar of probate on Sept.12, 2002.

Above all, Lorraine was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She is survived by her three children, Paul Robie Jr. of Belmont, Peter Robie and his wife Faith of Laconia, and Marie Liimatainen and her husband Toivo of Laconia; seven grandchildren, Meredith Robie, Levi Robie, and Paul Robie III and his wife Katlyn, Joshua Robie and his wife Paige, Nicole Robie, Reino Liimatainen, Lucas Liimatainen and his wife Kathleen; and 11 great-grandchildren; a niece, Judith Mignogna of Dunnellon, Florida, and nephew, David Mangine of Franklin. In addition to her parents, Lorraine is predeceased by an infant daughter, Theresa Ann, on May 5, 1965; her husband of 53 years, Paul Bernard Robie Sr., on Dec. 12, 2010; and sister Claire Mangine Giordano on Feb. 23, 2023.

Her joy in life was her family, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, as well as her deep faith. She enjoyed any family gathering, attending the kids’ sports games, baking goodies for the team’s ride home on the bus, and traveling with family.

Lorraine was a communicant at St. Andre Bessette Parish where she also volunteered in various positions over the years. She cherished the Bible study class there where she made many friends over the years.

The family would like to extend their gratitude to Quality Care Home Health & Hospice for their wonderful support.

Calling hours will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 13, in the Carriage House at the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant St.

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 14, at the St. Andre Bessette Parish Sacred Heart Church, 291 Union Ave.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 22, at Pine Grove Cemetery, Gilford.

For those who wish, a memorial donation in Lorraine’s name can be made to the Shriners Hospital for Children, 2900 N. Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL 33607.

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