Lorraine F Richardson

Lorraine Marie Fernande Bolduc Richardson was born in Skowhegan, Maine on October 21, 1943, to Noel S. and Rose Helene (Bolduc) Bolduc. She attended Notre Dame de Lourdes elementary school, and Bloomfield Academy in Skowhegan, ME, graduating in the Class of 1961.

Her work experience started at a loan company in Skowhegan, followed by a later position as an operator for the local telephone company. Her next job was in the Superintendent's office for the Skowhegan school system. Later she worked at the Employment Office for the State of Maine for quite some time, serving as Office Manager for quite a few years. In the later years of her career, Lorraine worked in Augusta for the State of Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife.

Lorrie was predeceased by her first husband, Willard Richardson, II, her parents, and her brothers Reginald Bolduc of Fairfield, Guy Bolduc of South Portland, and Claude Bolduc of Lancaster, MA. She was also predeceased by sisters Huguette Sullivan of Londonderry, NH, and Jane Leighton of Brunswick.

She is survived by her son Willard Richardson, III, and his wife, Kathy of Palmyra, Maine, and her beloved grandson, Tyler Richardson also of Palmyra, Maine. She is also survived by several siblings: brothers Germain Bolduc of Salisbury, MA and Raymond Bolduc of Auburn, NH, and sisters Linette Dostie of Waterville and Rita Fortin of Benton, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Lorrie was a member of Maine Junior Grange for many years and served on the Installation Team. She belonged to the Order of Eagles, serving in many local and state offices. At the time of her death, she was a member of the Clinton Extension Club.

Visiting hours will beld on Thursday, April 9 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Smart & Edwards Funeral Home, 183 Madison Ave., Skowhegan, Maine.

A mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, April 10, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at the Notre Dame de Lourdes Catholic Church, Water St., Skowhegan, ME.with the Father John Mazzei officiating.

"I DID NOT DIE"

Do not stand at my grave and forever weep.

I am not there; I do not sleep.

I am a thousand winds that blow.

I am the diamond glints on snow.

I am the sunlight on ripened grain.

I am the gentle autumn’s rain.

When you awaken in the morning’s hush

I am the swift uplifting rush

Of quiet birds in circled flight.

I am the soft stars that shine at night.

Do not stand at my grave and forever cry.

I am not there. I did not die.

Author: Mary Frye