Lorraine Langlois

Lorraine Langlois Obituary

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Age - 92

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October 8, 2023

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Worcester, MA

Lorraine T (Gendron) Langlois, a symbol of grace and love, passed away peacefully on Thursday afternoon, October 5, 2023, at the age of 92, surrounded by family in the comfort of her Shrewsbury home. Her departure leaves a void that can never be filled, but her legacy of warmth and kindness will forever illuminate our lives. Lorraine is survived by her two devoted sons, James Langlois and his wife Joan of Princeton, MA, and Robert Langlois and his wife Connie of Groton, MA. She is also survived by her five adoring daughters: Diane Langlois of San Francisco, CA, Susan Langlois of Shrewsbury, MA, Karen Shammas and her husband Bob of Wilmington, North Carolina, Janice Langlois of Shrewsbury, MA, and Carol Langlois and her husband Michael Fernandez of San Francisco, CA.

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