Lorraine Rachel Lachance, 86, died peacefully at her home on Monday, October 3, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. She is the beloved wife of Donald H. Lachance with whom she shared 66 years of marriage.

Lorraine was born in Nashua on April 14, 1936 and was the daughter of the late Arthur and Dolores (Delorme) Beaudet. She attended school in Nashua and was a graduate of St. Louis High School with the class of 1954.

For many years, she was employed as a medical receptionist for Dr. Zeytin until her retirement.  In her free time, she loved spending time with her family and attending the many events of her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.  Lorraine was always ready for a party and loved having the family around her.  She was an active communicant of Infant Jesus Church in Nashua and had a very spiritual and giving way with others.  Her door was always open, and she would welcome all with a hug, smile and a "nice cup of tea and a little something" to go with it. As she would always say, there is "always room for one more at the table."

In addition to her loving husband, Donald, Lorraine is survived by her children daughter, Donna M. Lachance and her husband Arthur Lachance; son Daniel Lachance, daughter Susan Hammond, son David Lachance and daughter Julie Morris and her husband John Morris.  In addition to her children, she is survived by her grandchildren Wendy and her husband Brian, Arthur his wife Kara, Andrea, Carl and his wife Abbie, Keith and his wife Katie, Jillian, Eric, Megan, Rachel and Abigail.  Lorraine was also blessed with 10 great-grandchildren all of whom she was very proud.

Relatives and friends are invited to Lorraine's visitation on MONDAY, October 10th from 5 until 7:30 P.M. at ROCHETTE FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, 21 Kinsley Street, Nashua. A service will be held in the Funeral Home at 7:30 P.M. Lorraine's Funeral Mass will take place on TUESDAY, October 11th at 8:00 A.M. at St. John Neumann Catholic Parish, 708 Milford Road, Merrimack, NH  03054. KINDLY ALL MEET AT CHURCH.  Interment will follow in St. Louis Cemetery, 752 W Hollis Street, Nashua.