Lorraine R. (Isabelle) Simard

Lorraine R. (Isabelle) Simard, 88, of Nashua, passed away on Monday, Oct. 3, 2022, at her home with her family by her side.

Lorraine was born on Sept. 6, 1934, in Nashua, and was the daughter of the late Roland and Lillian (Ross) Isabelle. She attended local schools and graduated from Presentation of Mary.

In 1955, she married Leo D. Simard, and they had five children together. Love didn’t have boundaries as they added a foster son to their family.

While raising her family, Lorraine worked in the office of Delta Education and attended Rivier College, eventually graduating with her bachelor’s degree in sociology.

When Lorraine said, “Let’s stay in touch,” she meant it. Always keeping in contact through letter writing and phone calls, from high school friends and special people she met throughout her life.

In her free time, she was an avid reader, and in her younger years, she enjoyed traveling with her late husband, especially to their favorite place, New York City. Above all, her most cherished time was spent with her family, who she loved deeply.

Lorraine is survived by her five children, Claude R. Simard and his wife, Diana, of Merrimack; Louise D. Simard of Salem; Laurie L. Thibeault of Brookline; Leo D. Simard Jr. and his wife, Susan, of Litchfield; and Lyle R. Simard and his wife, Danielle, of Nashua; along with her 12 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

Lorraine was predeceased by her husband of 40 years, Leo D. Simard; her foster son, Robert Lambert; her son-in-law, Larry Thibeault Sr.; and her foster brother, Richard Hamlin.

Her family would like to thank the staff of Amedisys Hospice of Bedford and Dr. Pierre Dionne of Hudson for their love and support; as well as two special friends, Rudy Biron and Nancy Woodward for their love and help. And a very special daughter-in-law, Susan Simard, who taught us about love and caring of a parent who is leaving us. Mom’s wish was to be at home when she passed, without these wonderful people it would not have been possible.

Relatives and friends are invited to Lorraine’s visitation on WEDNESDAY, Oct. 12, 2022, from 4 until 7 p.m. at ROCHETTE FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, 21 Kinsley St., Nashua. Her A funeral Mass will be on THURSDAY, Oct. 13, 2022, at 10 a.m. in St. Louis de Gonzague Church, 48 W. Hollis St., Nashua. Interment to follow in St. Louis Cemetery, Nashua. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ANCTIL-ROCHETTE.com.