Obituary for Lorraine Driscoll (Stevens)
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Lorraine Hazel Driscoll, 93, of Rocky Hill, passed away peacefully at home on January 25, 2022. Lorraine was born in Hartford, Connecticut on September 14, 1928. She graduated from Hartford Public High School, a first-generation high school graduate, and later the Morse School of Business. She married the love of her life and high school sweetheart, Bernard Driscoll, in 1950 at Our Lady of Sorrows Church and they were happily married for over 70 years. Lorraine and Bernie were born just 6 months apart, but Bernie never let her forget that he married an “older woman.” Lorraine and Bernie grew up together in Parkville but eventually settled in Wethersfield, CT where they raised their three children. Prior to her retirement, Lorraine worked for the Wethersfield Board of Education, her last position being Secretary for the Superintendent of Schools. She was a communicant of the Church of the Incarnation and was a member of the Women’s Club. Lorraine also belonged to the Stitch and Chatter Group and several Book Clubs.
Lorraine’s greatest joys in life were her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She never missed any of their plays, concerts, or sporting events. When her children were young, they enjoyed going ice skating Sundays after church. Lorraine was always the best skater. She was an avid reader and loved to share books and recommendations with her daughters and granddaughters. She loved to cook, read, play cards, and laugh. She was always up for a good time, and never wanted to miss out on the fun. She was known to hum throughout the day, a sweet sound her family will always remember. She was a loving mother, daughter, nana, cousin and friend. Lorraine will be remembered as a beautiful lady with a hearty laugh, loved by all who knew her.
Lorraine was preceded in death by her parents William F. and Ruth M. (Dennis) Stevens; daughter, Kathleen Sidabras; and granddaughter, Christine Driscoll. She is survived by her husband, Bernie; daughter, Nancy Driscoll (Tom Hudson); son, William “Bill” (Jean) Driscoll; and grandchildren Sarah (Dustyn) Holt, Eileen (Erik) Smith, Tim (Katie) Driscoll, Sean (Janice) Adamowicz, Laura (Laki) Triantafylidis, Molly Adamowicz (Piotr Melon); and great-grandchildren Charlotte, Michael, Luke, Annie, Bailey, Leo, Brady, Max, and one “bun in the oven.”
Friends may call on February 4, 2022 from 9:00 to 10:00 am at the Farley-Sullivan Funeral home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial, celebrating Bernie and Lorraine at 10:30 am in the Church of the Incarnation, 544 Prospect Street, Wethersfield. All attendees are requested to wear masks. Burial will be in Village Cemetery, 1 Marsh Street Wethersfield. To view the webcast or to extend condolences, please visit Farleysullivan.com.
The Driscoll Family would like to extend their gratitude to Atria Greenridge and Constellation Hospice for their exceptional care during Lorraine’s final days. Memorial Contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.
Lorraine Hazel Driscoll, 93, of Rocky Hill, passed away peacefully at home on January 25, 2022. Lorraine was born in Hartford, Connecticut on September 14, 1928. She graduated from Hartford Public High School, a first-generation high school graduate, and later the Morse School of Business. She married the love of her life and high school sweetheart, Bernard Driscoll, in 1950 at Our Lady of Sorrows Church and they were happily married for over 70 years. Lorraine and Bernie were born just 6 months apart, but Bernie never let her forget that he married an “older woman.” Lorraine and Bernie grew up together in Parkville but eventually settled in Wethersfield, CT where they raised their three children. Prior to her retirement, Lorraine worked for the Wethersfield Board of Education, her last position being Secretary for the Superintendent of Schools. She was a communicant of the Church of the Incarnation and was a member of the Women’s Club. Lorraine also belonged to the Stitch and Chatter Group and several Book Clubs.
Lorraine’s greatest joys in life were her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She never missed any of their plays, concerts, or sporting events. When her children were young, they enjoyed going ice skating Sundays after church. Lorraine was always the best skater. She was an avid reader and loved to share books and recommendations with her daughters and granddaughters. She loved to cook, read, play cards, and laugh. She was always up for a good time, and never wanted to miss out on the fun. She was known to hum throughout the day, a sweet sound her family will always remember. She was a loving mother, daughter, nana, cousin and friend. Lorraine will be remembered as a beautiful lady with a hearty laugh, loved by all who knew her.
Lorraine was preceded in death by her parents William F. and Ruth M. (Dennis) Stevens; daughter, Kathleen Sidabras; and granddaughter, Christine Driscoll. She is survived by her husband, Bernie; daughter, Nancy Driscoll (Tom Hudson); son, William “Bill” (Jean) Driscoll; and grandchildren Sarah (Dustyn) Holt, Eileen (Erik) Smith, Tim (Katie) Driscoll, Sean (Janice) Adamowicz, Laura (Laki) Triantafylidis, Molly Adamowicz (Piotr Melon); and great-grandchildren Charlotte, Michael, Luke, Annie, Bailey, Leo, Brady, Max, and one “bun in the oven.”
Friends may call on February 4, 2022 from 9:00 to 10:00 am at the Farley-Sullivan Funeral home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial, celebrating Bernie and Lorraine at 10:30 am in the Church of the Incarnation, 544 Prospect Street, Wethersfield. All attendees are requested to wear masks. Burial will be in Village Cemetery, 1 Marsh Street Wethersfield. To view the webcast or to extend condolences, please visit Farleysullivan.com.
The Driscoll Family would like to extend their gratitude to Atria Greenridge and Constellation Hospice for their exceptional care during Lorraine’s final days. Memorial Contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.