Lorraine L. Dube

Lorraine Lucille (Jacques) Dube, aged 87, died Thursday April 3rd, 2025, at Ridgewood Center in Bedford NH. She was born on May 19th, 1937, in Berlin NH, the daughter of Henry and Ida Jacques.

She was the wife of Roland Dube. They were married on November 27, 1958, in Berlin, New Hampshire.

Lorraine graduated from Berlin High School in 1955. Lorraine and Roland Dube resided in Berlin NH, purchased a home in Auburn ME in 1966 and raised a family including 3 children. Lorraine managed Dube’s Variety, a small family grocery store in Lewiston, ME from 1973 until the sale of the business in 1983. Lorraine accompanied her husband, Roland, on each of his textile industry career moves to locations including Topsfield, MA; Binghamton, NY; and Daleville, VA;  before enjoying retirement in 2000 in Naples, Maine and moving in 2018 to White Rock Senior Community Center in Bow, NH. Lorraine resided at Ridgewood Center during her final years, where she received excellent care from the wonderful facility staff. She passed peacefully on April 3, and was surrounded by family, friends, and staff.

Lorraine enjoyed gardening, cooking, bargain hunting, flea marketing, RV travel & camping, decorating with bright colors (she loved pink), singing silly songs, wearing fuzzy slippers, drinking coffee, and making friends (she never met a stranger!) She enjoyed family, spending time with her husband, children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She was devoted to her Church and served faithfully; preparing meals, cleaning, and assisting wherever needed.

She is predeceased by her husband, Roland Dube; her daughter, Paulette Dudley; and son, Mark Dube.

She is survived by her sister, Jeanette Carpenter; her son, Michael Dube; Daughters-in-law, Michelle Dube and Carol Dube; Son-in-law, Thomas Dudley; Grandchildren Renee, Nicole, Ellyne, Caitlyn, Olivia, and Rex; and five Great Grandchildren.

Funeral service will be held 11:00 am, Saturday May 10th, 2025, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, on 225 South High St. Bridgton, Maine. Family and friends are invited to attend.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made "in memory of Lorraine Dube” to: Pacific Garden Mission, located at 1458 South Canal St, Chicago, IL 60607 https://www.pgm.org

Pacific Garden Mission is a nonprofit organization that serves homeless and hurting people with the compassion of Christ and the message of the Gospel. It offers shelter, meals, clothing, discipleship, and recovery programs for men, women, and children in Chicago