Lela Liberty Loranger

Lela Liberty Loranger, 89, of Manchester died April 11, 2007 at Villa Crest Nursing Home following a period of declining health. Mrs. Loranger was born on July 1, 1917 in New Haven CT, the daughter of Floyd and Elizabeth (Shea) Scribner. She had been a resident of Manchester since 1928 and graduated from Mount Saint Mary College. Lela met and married Leo A. Loranger Sr. in 1942 and the couple soon moved to several southern states while Leo was in the military. After the war, they relocated back to Manchester and started a family. While raising her children, Lela worked as vice president of L & L Realty, Inc. where she remained for many years. Although employed out of the home her commitment to her family was paramount. She was a dedicated and attentive mother who flourished in the kitchen. Her cooking skills were appreciated by many, as her kitchen was known as “Lela’s Bar and Grill.” Bird watching and tending to her flower garden were favorite pastimes. A strong woman who never gave up, she always had a smile to share. Lela was a parishioner of St. Joseph’s Cathedral for 65 years and often attended services at Precious Blood Monastery. Family members include; her husband, Leo A. Loranger Sr.; four sons, Paul Loranger of Exeter, David Loranger of Goffstown; Patrick Loranger of Amherst and Leo Loranger Jr. of Goffstown; six grandchildren; one great granddaughter and soon to be delivered, twin great grandsons; as well as many nieces and nephews. Services will be held at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery, 110 Daniel Webster Highway in Boscawen on Monday, April 16th at 9:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the NH State Veterans Cemetery, General Donations, 110 Daniel Webster Highway, Boscawen, NH 03303. The Cremation Society of New Hampshire is in charge of arrangements. To view the on line memorial or to send condolences go to www.csnh.com.