Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home

HOPE- Lorraine A. Ott, 78, died peacefully Monday, April 18, 2016 at the Sussman House in Rockport.

Born September 15, 1937, in Winter Harbor, she was the daughter of Leslie and Minnie Bickford Perry. Lorraine grew up Down East, attending high school at a one room school house in Winter Harbor.

A hard worker from a young age, Lorraine spent her career working as a manager of several local laundromats and dry cleaning businesses. After retiring she kept busy working in one of her favorite pastimes, the bookstore.

She is remembered as a hard worker who was well liked by coworkers and customers alike. She was an avid crossword enthusiast, and was very good at solving that last four letter word. Her loved ones remember her for bringing the family together through her true gift of cooking, which she gladly passed on to her son-in-law to carry on the tradition.

Her most enjoyable moments included hunting for treasures and new adventurous books while lawn-sailing with her daughter then hurrying home to read them before the next weekend arrived. Others knew her for her charismatic smile, and sweet tender heart that made everyone feel special in her life. She will sadly be missed by all who loved her.

Predeceased by her husband, Francis Ott in 1995; Lorraine is survived by her daughter Teresa “Terri” Thayer and her husband Gary of Hope; her son Raymond Ott of Warren predeceased by his wife Gwendolyn Ott; her step-children, Brenda Rios and her husband Fred of Florida, Edward Ott of Warren; her brothers, Richard Perry and his wife Kay of Sullivan, Leslie Perry of Arizona; four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

A graveside celebration of her life was held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, April 22, 2016 at East Union Cemetery, Miller Road, Union. The Reverend Peter Jenks officiated.

Arrangements are in the care of Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home, 110 Limerock Street Rockland.