Monica Anne Lora

Monica Anne Lora, of Manchester, NH passed away on August 8, 2024 in Manchester surrounded by family. Known for her kind and thoughtful nature, Monica was a devoted wife and loving mother. She was born on August 2, 1954 in North Adams, MA to the late Ernest & Frances (Cirrullo) Rondeau and would go on to marry her best friend Silvio Lora and raise three children together, Pamela, Nicole, and Michael. 

Monica and Silvio lived the majority of their lives in North Adams where they were regulars at their favorite restaurants and would spend the weekend traveling around the area. They enjoyed exploring and traveling together. One of Monica’s favorite places to visit was the ocean. She loved sitting on the beach and enjoyed eating fried whole belly clams. Monica was an avid reader and especially enjoyed murder mysteries. At night you would find her curled up with a book while Silvio watched tv, silently enjoying being with each other. She loved to crochet and created beautiful pieces for her family. She also loved plants and to garden, every room in the house had at least one plant, usually more. 

She was a loving mother who was supportive of her children’s dreams. While she loved being a mother, one of her greatest joys was being a grandmother. She loved spending time and playing with her beloved grandson Oliver.

Monica is survived by her husband, Silvio Lora, her daughter Pamela Freeman, her daughter Nicole Lora and her husband Nate, her son Michael Lora and his wife Annemarie and their son Oliver, as well as her brother Mark Rondeau. Monica has joined her sister Nancy Rondeau in passing. 

A private service will be held for the family. Donations can be made in Monica’s memory to Saint Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Monica was a longtime supporter of the hospital. (Link below) 

The family wishes to extend their deepest gratitude to the doctors, nurses, and staff at the Solinsky Cancer Center and the VNA of Manchester for their care, dedication, and compassion.