Lorraine E. Monroe
October 9, 1932 ~ November 2, 2019
In Loving Memory of
Lorraine Erma Monroe
Devoted Mother, Sister, and Grandmother
1932- 2019
Portland- Ms. Lorraine Erma Monroe, 87, passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2019 at
Gosnell Memorial Hospice House, with her loving family by her side.
Lorraine Erma Monroe was born on October 9, 1932 in Portland, Maine. the oldest child and only daughter of John Edward Murphy Jr. and Gertrude Marion Taylor; she remained a citizen of Portland her entire life. She grew up in East Deering with her younger brothers Jack and Stephen Murphy before moving to Providence Street where she raised her three children, Candice, William "Spike", and Kenneth. Lorraine was a staple of the Providence neighborhood and was always one to welcome new neighbors to the community with open arms often filled with warm hugs and freshly baked pies. An active and conscientious person, it was not unusual to see Lorraine still mowing her lawn and shoveling snow up until her mid-80s.
Lorraine was no stranger to hard work and instilled a strong work ethic in all her children which they have followed to this day. She began working at the tender age of 13 packing sardines and was able to purchase her first car at the age of 15; due to the very difficult economic times, she gave the car to her parents. In her late teens, Lorraine was hired by the Burnham and Morrill company where she served in many capacities for 45 years before retiring to the comfort of family and friends. At B&M she earned the nickname of "Overtime Lorraine" because she never turned down the opportunity to earn extra money for her family. Her generosity and caring nature extended well beyond her friends and family and she was often found buying ice cream and candy for children she saw on the street that could not afford it. Lorraine told her children that it was important to give back no matter how much or how little one had.
Lorraine was a truly selfless and authentic person. A compassionate, beautiful spirit, with an amazing smile filled with laughter. She will always be loved and dearly missed by her family, friends and by all those whose lives she touched. She is survived by her daughter Candice Giroux (Donald), sons Dr. William Demmons (Karen), and Kenneth Monroe, brothers Jack Murphy, and Stephen Murphy (Adrienne), granddaughter Farrah Giroux, Nieces Erin Nelson (Shawn) and Shana Swartz (Bryan) and other family members.
The family wishes to thank the doctors, nurses, and staff of the Maine Medical Center and all who cared for her at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House.
Visiting hours celebrating Lorraine's life will be held on Saturday, November 9, 2019 from 4-7pm at Conroy-Tully Walker Funeral Home, 172 State Street, Portland followed by a private family service.
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– Farrah
Her family was most important to her.
Her thoughtfulness and always willing to help others.
My mother was a very pretty woman, but mostly I will remember her awesome smile, it was hers and hers alone. Prettier than a movie star.
Mom created three children , she had two parents that she loved dearly and two brothers. She loved being in her home and looking at different recipes. She loved to cook and invite her family over for dinner parties. She loved to bake and create new designs for her delicious cakes. Mom was a very creative person and enjoyed cooking. She is dearly missed.
My mother was extremely good with money, she could have been an executive, could have had an important job. She was an awesome cook and baker. One of my favorite dishes mom made was her pot roast with mashed potatoes and fabulous gravy. I swear the roast would melt in your mouth. Her homemade pies were moist and flakey, better than what a famous chef would bake. Mom was a beautiful woman.
One day my brother rang the door bell, knowing it would be mom who would answer. Well, my mother was petrified of mice and my brother had a baby mouse on his shoulder. When she finally noticed the mouse, she ran faster than lightning and jumped up on the kitchen table. It was horrible for mom, but we all keeled over with laughter.
Mom, it has been so painful since you death, I miss you
Mom would always do things for all people like running errands, taking family members to doctors appointments, cooking meals, cleaning. Anything that she could do to help out.
She taught me to stray strong and keep yourself busy. Always think positive and good things will happen, not to dwell on yourself and to be kind to others.
Hi mom, I can’t express how much I miss you, it has been really hard not having you near by. I am hoping that uncle Jack is with you and he also can be at peace. You were an awesome sis to your brother’s and you devoted much of your life taking care of them. I love and miss you terribly mom and please know that I have many conversations with you daily?, can you hear me talking to you? I hope so. Your loving daughter, Candy
My mother always wanted to be a teacher, but her family was very poor and she never had the opportunity to make that dream come true.
That is an easy question, mom was so kind to others, always trying to help. I remember when I was a small child and in the grocery store with mom and a little girl with dirt all over her face. She was at the counter staring at candy bars. My mother asked the little girl, do you like candy and the little girl shook her head yes. The manager of the store was trying to shoo the girl away from the store?. Mom said , please don’t do that, I want to buy her some candy bars and she did. The little girl tore the rappers off fast and shoved the bars in her mouth and then left the store. Mom just smiled and we left to go home. She stated to me, Candy always be kind.
Her funny wit and her incredible kindness with others.
Mom, please stay, we all miss you so much. Please don’t leave, Life is so different since your passing.
Be at home with her family and do some cooking and baking. She also loved music??, she loved Elvis !!
My mother could be so funny that you would laugh until your stomach hurt.
My mother was kind, caring, and thoughtful of others. She would always put her self last to help her family and never give it a second thought. Mom had an incredible smile that would melt away any problems you may have had at that moment. Mom was an incredible person.
Her home was very important to her, she loved her home.
Her compassion for others.
She was a wonderful daughter and her mother was extremely important to her. Her father was just as important and when she would walk threw the doorway at there home, her father would start singing her nic name as she entered. He would sing sis ter. Come give your father a hug. She always had an unusual giggle, like a little school girl. She loved her dad.
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