Lorraine D Baldwin

She was a loving Wife, Mom, Grandma, Gigi, Sister, Cousin, Aunt and Friend.

She was born, on July 30, 1937, to Fred O. and Edith L. (Meacham) Dillback in Springfield, MA. She attended Brattleboro schools and was a 1955 graduate of Brattleboro High School. During her senior year, she began what would turn into a 9-year position at Holstein Friesian where she enjoyed filing and working with people. It was during this time, that she met Joseph W. Baldwin, on a blind date, at King’s Bowling Alley in Brattleboro. Following a two-year courtship, they were united in Marriage at the Centre Congregational Church, Brattleboro, VT on April 22, 1961. Lorraine resided in West Chesterfield for over 53 years.

Following her work with the Holstein Association, she worked for the Town of Brattleboro at the Brooks Memorial Library and at the Town Clerk’s Office, later she worked at the Thompson School for Practical Nurses. Lorraine loved the positions she held, however, her biggest accomplishment in life was her family. Lorraine had a simple outlook on life, always saw the best in everyone and greeted everyone with her heartwarming smile.

Lorraine’s hobbies included traveling, knitting, reading; playing cards, playing the accordion, watching game shows and soap operas. She also was an active volunteer at the Chesterfield Public Library for several years.

She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Joseph W. Baldwin of West Chesterfield, NH; her daughter and son in law, and caretakers: Elaine H. Levlocke and her husband Thomas of West Chesterfield; a son: Kenneth W. Baldwin and his wife Cindy of Marlborough, NH; five grandchildren: Samantha Therieau of Syracuse, NY, Aimee Blake of West Chesterfield, Laurie Greenleaf and her husband Patrick of Newfane, VT, Alanna Baldwin of Charlestown, NH and Brody Baldwin of Marlborough, NH; two great grandchildren: Landon Sanville of West Chesterfield and Lorelai Greenleaf of Newfane, VT. ; and a sister: Freda Davis and her husband Alvin, of West Chesterfield, NH.

A son: Steven J. Baldwin, passed away in 2007.

A Life Celebration was held in her honor on April 26, 2014. Lorraine was surrounded with the love and laughter of those whom she loved dearly.

A graveside service will be held at Cemetery West, on Poor Road in West Chesterfield, NH on Saturday, August 9, 2014 at 10:00 a.m.

Immediately following the service there will be a gathering at her home, where family and friends are welcome to bring a rose bush to plant in honor of Lorraine.

Memorial donations may be made, in Lorraine D. Baldwin’s name, to the Chesterfield Library 524 Route 63, Chesterfield, NH 03443.

Fletcher Funeral Home and Cremation Services, (www.fletcherfuneralhome.com) 33 Marlboro St, Keene, has been entrusted with the arrangements.