Lorraine A. Cambra

Lorraine A. (Aresta) Cambra of South Yarmouth, formerly of Provincetown, died on October 18, 2026, at the Terraces in Orleans with her devoted son by her side and her dear friend, Mary Price. She was 93 years old.

Born in Provincetown, the daughter of the late Manuel and Mary (Leal) Aresta, she was raised and educated in Provincetown graduating from Provincetown High School and went on to study at Fisher College. Lorraine married her beloved husband, the late Robert J. Cambra on April 6, 1953, beginning their story that lasted until his passing on January 5, 2018. They welcomed their son, Fr. Daniel J. Cambra, MIC and settled in South Yarmouth in 1968.

Once in South Yarmouth, Lorraine became very involved in St. Pius X parish. She served as the Parochial Coordinator for 48 years. She was also the volunteer secretary to the Religious Education office, member of the Women’s Guild, and strong supporter of Catholic Charities. Bishop Daniel Cronin awarded the Marian Medal to Lorraine for her many years of service as the president of the St. Vincent dePaul Society. She also received a silver rose of recognition from St. Pope John Paul II.

Lorraine was very proud of being an expert marksman. She was an avid knitter and enjoyed time spent with the St. Pius X craft group. For her 85th birthday, Deacon David Aiken took Lorraine for a ride on his Harley Davidson motorcycle – something she was truly thrilled to do.

Lorraine is survived by her cherished son, Fr. Daniel Cambra, MIC of the National Shrine of the Divine Mercy in Stockbridge, and her godchildren, Leslie Foote, Becky Crecio, and Paul Cahill.

Visitation will be held in St. Pius X Church, 5 Barbara St., South Yarmouth, on Friday, October 23, 2026, from 10:00-11:00 am. Her Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 am. Private burial will take place in the MA National Cemetery – Bourne, MA.

Fr. Dan requests that in addition to mass cards, and instead of flowers, you might consider a donation to the National Shrine of the Divine Mercy, 2 Prospect Hill Rd., Stockbridge, MA 01262.