Lorraine Elizabeth Bieber
April 27, 1925 ~ October 25, 2016
Portland- Lorraine Elizabeth Bieber, 91, of Concord Street, died peacefully on Tuesday, October 25, 2016 at the Gosnell Hospice House with her loving family by her side. Lorraine was born in Brooklyn, NY on April 27, 1925, the daughter of the late Stephen J. and Mary E. (Hunt) McCarthy. She was educated in Brooklyn Schools. On October 4, 1947 she married Joseph L. Bieber, together they shared sixty seven years of marriage. Starting her work career as telephone operator, Lorraine later went to work as a sales clerk at Bamburgers Department Store before joining the team at Jordan Marsh, China Department, a career which spanned more than thirty years. Having a strong work ethic, Lorraine, was a loving, caring, and compassionate person, always putting her family first and considered her role of wife and mother to be her most important job. She took great pride in keeping her home in order, she loved painting with oils, reading, knitting, and crocheting. Lorraine was a longtime communicant of St. Bartholomew Catholic Church. Lorraine was predeceased by her husband Joseph L. Bieber in 2014, two sons, Lawerence Bieber in 1969 and Paul D. Bieber in 2010; two sisters Patricia Foss and Catherine Golden; a brother Stephen McCarthy. She is survived by two sons Christopher Bieber and his fiance Sheila Weiss of Portland, and Daniel Bieber of Bellingham, WA; a sister, Joan Bernath of Long Island, NY; a granddaughter Carrie Bieber of Bellingham, WA. Visiting hours will be held on Friday, October 28, 2016 from 4:00 to 6:00pm at the Conroy-Tully Walker Funeral Home, 172 State Street, Portland, ME. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, October 29, 2016 at 10:00am at St. Bartholomew Church, 8 Two Lights Rd., Cape Elizabeth. Burial will be private at the Maine Veterans Cemetery, Augusta. To view Lorraines memorial page, or to share an online condolence, please visit www.ConroyTullyWalker.com Those who wish may make contributions in her memory to: Gosnell Memorial Hospice House, Hospice of Southern Maine, 180 US Route 1 STE 1, Scarborough, ME 04074
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I worked with Lorraine in the china department at Jordan Marsh. She was a wonderful lady, intelligent and hard working. I enjoyed knowing her. My thoughts and prayers to her family, know she will be missed.Kathy Feeny-Campbell
– Kathy Feeny-Campbell
Throughout my experience of being in this field, I have had the pleasure to meet many wonderful people. “Bieber” has left a special imprint on my heart. There was rarely time spent when we didn’t share a laugh. As when she was with us, my love is, and will continue to be with her. My warm wishes to Chris and the family. She was a genuine, loving and witty lady that had a smile that was contagious and a heart warm enough to be felt with just “the look.” Much, much love.
– Valarie CNA
I worked with Lorraine at Jordan Marsh. She was very much a lady – always pleasant and gracious.I remember her fondly from those days.Vicki
– Vicki Sullivan
Dear Grandma B. – Lovely lady, always recommended a “nice cup of tea” for just about anything. Thanks to Chris for keeping all informed over the years.
– Pat Bieber Holmes