Lorraine Manca Obituary
The world bids farewell to Lorraine Manca of Gardner, Massachusetts, departing on July 4, 2025 at the age of 89. Lorraine leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Leota Melanson (Beaudoin) and Antonio J. Melanson; her former husband Peter J. Manca; and her siblings, Arthur, Robert Melanson and Rachel Godin.
She is survived by: her fiancé Ron Lovely; her children, Tina Griffin (Patrick) of Sagamore Beach, Donna Riggins (Jeffrey) of Gardner and Peter J. Manca Jr. (Jeanne) of Falmouth; her grandchildren, Ryan Griffin (Mollie) of Marshfield, Jaime Griffin (Sean O'Connell) of Dorchester, Shawn Riggins of Quincy, Samantha Riggins, Peter Manca III (Caitlin) of Shrewsbury, Andrew Manca of Charlotte, NC and Rachel Manca of Marlborough; and her brother Raymond Melanson (Judy) of Gardner. She is also survived by 6 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, July 20th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM and on Monday, July 21st 2025 from 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM at the Boucher Family Funeral Home (110 Nichols St, Gardner, MA 01440). A funeral Mass will be held on Monday, July 21st 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church (135 Nichols St, Gardner, MA 01440). A graveside service will be held on Monday, July 21st 2025 from 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM at the Calendar St. Johns Cemetery West Street.
Donations may be made to the Activities Department at Heywood Wakefield Commons, 50 Pine Street, Gardner, MA.
