Lorri L. Hahn

Born on July 18, 1960, in Hartford, Connecticut, Lorri was the daughter of Frank and Grace Cohen. She grew up in Newington, CT, and graduated from the University of Rhode Island with a Bachelor of Science degree in Fashion Merchandising. It was at URI in 1982 that she met her husband, Jeffrey L. Hahn. From the day they met, they were inseparable, marrying in 1984 and building a life together rooted in love, laughter, and family.

Lorri began her career running a design studio for Frank Hardee Advertising in Dubuque, Iowa, before embarking on a 20-year tenure as Communications Director for the Guilford Board of Education. In her professional and volunteer life, Lorri was a trusted colleague, mentor, and friend—described by many as a “work sister,” a “shero,” and “one of the kindest and sweetest people” they had ever known. She was admired as a gifted businesswoman and communicator who always brought creativity, grace, and dignity to her work.

Her dedication extended far beyond her career. Lorri gave her time generously to the community she loved, serving on numerous boards including the Guilford Women and Family Life Center and Guilford D.A.Y. She was the welcoming face that greeted countless new families moving to town, and her warmth and care left a lasting impression. Many recalled how she made them feel instantly at home, and how her inclusive spirit taught others the true meaning of community.

Above all, Lorri’s greatest joy was her family. She poured her heart into raising her two sons, William and Nicholas, and was immeasurably proud of the kind, accomplished men they have become. She delighted in celebrating their milestones, sharing their successes, and seeing them grow into adults who reflect her values of kindness, resilience, and love. To Lorri, being a mother was her life’s most meaningful role, and William and Nicholas were her proudest legacy.

Lorri’s life was also filled with joy and passions shared with Jeffrey—dancing in Nashville, traveling to the Caribbean, cheering for the New England Patriots, and listening to their favorite band, The Mavericks. Friends and colleagues will remember her infectious laugh, radiant smile, and her gift for lifting others with kindness, humor, and steadfast support.

Lorri is survived by her beloved husband, Jeffrey; her loving sons, William Hahn and Nicholas Hahn; her brother, David Cohen, and his wife, Mary Digiacomo-Cohen; and her cherished niece, Angelina Cohen.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 26, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Congregation Beth Shalom Rodfe Zedek in Chester, CT, followed by a graveside service at Fountain Hill Cemetery in Deep River, CT, and Shiva back at the temple.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Lorri’s memory to Masonicare Charities at https://www.masonicare.org/support-masonicare/donate-now.

Her legacy of love will live on in her sons, her family, and the countless people whose lives she touched.