Lorraine H. Foss LeClaire

COLEBROOK – Lorraine H. Foss LeClaire, 94, of Colebrook, passed away peacefully Tuesday evening, June 18, 2024, with family members by her side. Lorraine was born in Lancaster, NH, on December 8, 1929, a daughter to the late Stanley Foss and Alice Moulton Foss Ingalls. She attended local schools, graduating from Groveton High School in 1948. Lorraine and Paul LeClaire married in 1950, they were long-time residents of Groveton, in later years they wintered at their Florida home and spent summers at their home at Maidstone Lake, Maidstone, VT. A move to a year-round home was made to Lemington, VT, in 1996, then to Corliss Lane, Colebrook in 2016 and recently Lorraine moved to High Street, Colebrook. Lorraine worked many years at Groveton Papers Company in the finishing room, primarily in quality control. Years later, Lorraine and Paul established and operated P & L Mini-Mart in Groveton. Lorraine enjoyed visiting with customers and ensuring their needs were met, whether it was a gas fill-up, preparing homemade subs, or helping with movie rentals. In her leisure time, Lorraine found joy in reading, bird watching, and keeping up with her grandchildren through her laptop. During their time in Florida, she actively participated in a local bowling league, explored flea markets, and cherished moments with her sisters-in-law. Her favorite retreat in their Florida home was the lanai that Paul had thoughtfully added, providing her with the perfect spot to relax and read. She especially treasured when her grandchildren visited, taking them on memorable trips to Busch Gardens. Lorraine enjoyed summers at Maidstone Lake and going camping with Paul in their 5th wheel camper to Lake George, Little Field Beaches in Bethel Maine, finishing out the season at the Fryeburg Fair. She was known for making the best mincemeat and meat pies, also popcorn balls to hand out at Halloween. Lorraine also enjoyed her time with family at their Maidstone Lake home, watching her children and grandchildren enjoying the lake and boating. Her favorite time at the lake was around sunset when she and Paul would cruise the lake on their pontoon boat and visit with friends on the lake. Going to get ice cream was another source of enjoyment, also going to look at the fall leaves at the church on North Road in Lancaster. One of the significant achievements on Lorraine's bucket list was visiting the camp at Nash Stream, a goal she was able to fulfill. Lorraine will be forever remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother to her family. Lorraine is survived by her beloved children, Paula Haynes and husband Kevin of Colebrook, Lorne LeClaire and wife Joan of Colebrook, Richard LeClaire and wife Rosalie of Merrimack, Brenda Rowell and husband Mark of Stratford, and Lisa Cady and husband Scott of Lyndonville, VT. She also leaves behind her grandchildren, Justin Livingstone, Hailey Livingstone, Kirk Serbian, Gideon Rowell, Shaina Warren, Jason Flynn, Steven Foster, Katie Crosby, and great-grandchildren Trey Rosamilia, Avery Rosamilia, Kyle Serbian, Allison Serbian, Mya Warren, Kardir Warren, Timonee Warren, Gracelynn Rowell, Elias Rowell, Mason Flynn, Kohen Flynn, Beckett Flynn, Kamea Crosby, and Calen Crosby. In addition to her parents, Lorraine was predeceased by her husband Paul in 2020. There are no public calling hours. A graveside committal service will be held at 11 AM on July 3, 2024, at the Summer Street Cemetery, Lancaster, NH. Immediately following the service there will be a Celebration of Life gathering at 89 Corliss Lane, Colebrook, NH. Expressions of sympathy in memory of Lorraine may be made to North Country Home Health & Hospice Agency, 536 Cottage Street, Littleton, NH, 03561, in support of Hospice. Condolences may be offered on-line by going to www.jenkinsnewman.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home in Colebrook.

Lorraine H. Foss LeClaire

December 8, 1929 - June 18, 2024