1930 – 2007

Quinebaug – Lorraine Lillian (Arquette) Thomas, age 77, died Monday, May 7, 2007, in Pembroke Pines, FL.  She is survived by her loving husband, George Thomas.

Born in Grosvenordale, she was the daughter of the late Theodore and Blanche (DuBeau) Arquette.  Mrs. Thomas previously lived in Seabrook, NH and Quinebaug, CT before relocating to Florida.  She worked for Bates Shoe Company until her retirement, and enjoyed collecting dolls.

Besides her husband George, Lorraine is survived by a son, Glenn Jewell of Mechanicsville CT; a brother- and sister-in-law, Robert and Lucille Thomas of Southbridge MA; and an aunt, Mary DuBeau of Grosvenordale.

Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Lorraine’s family on Saturday, May 12, 2007, beginning at 11:00 am. in the Valade Funeral Home, 23 Main Street, North Grosvenordale, CT with a Funeral Mass at noon in St. Joseph Church, 20 Main Street, North Grosvenordale.  Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery.