Lorraine M LaCouture

She married Ernest LaCouture Jr on April 25, 1953 and lived most of her life in the Auburn and Lewiston area, spending a few years in New Bedford MA. She was employed at Knapp Shoe company for many years as a shoe stitcher.

After her family had grown up and moved out, she decided to follow her passion which involved sewing, quilting, and teaching her craft to others. She participated in a quilt group for over 20 years and enjoyed travelling to workshops with her quilt group to refine her skills. She loved her grandchildren and created beautiful quilts as keepsakes for many of them. She shared her sewing talents while living at St Mary’s Residence for about 10 years, leaving behind many wall hangings and table runners to be enjoyed by others for years to come. She also loved playing Bingo, as well as gardening and watching the birds.

Lorraine was preceded by her husband’s death after 47 years of marriage.

She is survived by her sisters Pauline Raymond-Toth, Pat Rawls and Rita Blackerby. She is also survived by her children; daughter Linda (LaCouture) Arsenault and husband Joseph Arsenault from Eliot ME, sons Richard LaCouture and wife Elizabeth from Lewiston ME and Paul LaCouture from Northborough, MA, as well as 7 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

Family and friends are invited to attend Lorraine’s memorial visitation on Tuesday, September 10th from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Fortin Funeral Home, 217 Turner Street, Auburn, Maine, where her funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. A light luncheon will also be provided. Committal services will then follow at St. Peter’s Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Lorraine's memory to a charity of one's choice. Arrangements by the Fortin Group 217 Turner St. in Auburn 783-8545. Online condolences and sharing of memories may be expressed at www.thefortingroupauburn.com .