Celebrating the life of
Lorraine Lapointe DeCampos
September 02, 1929 - July 20, 2011
Savannah, Georgia - Lorraine Lapointe DeCampos, 81, died July 20, 2011. She was born in New Bedford, Massachusetts, daughter of Emery and Ludivine Letourneau Lapointe.
Lorraine devoted her life to her loving husband and children. Her grandchildren were a special joy to her throughout her life. She enjoyed reading, puzzles and
playing cards with friends. She lived most of her life in New Bedford where she worked for more than forty years in the garment industry until she retired to Savannah.
Lorraine is survived by her husband of sixty years, Frederick DeCampos of Savannah, GA; children, Wesley and Joanne DeCampos of Hallowell, ME;
Robert and Kathleen DeCampos of S. Dartmouth, MA; Debra and Lester Hendrix of Savannah, GA; grandchildren, Brian and Jason DeCampos of Hallowell, ME; Robert DeCampos II of S. Dartmouth, MA; Jodi DeCampos of Acushnet, MA; and Sean and Ryan Hendrix of Savannah, GA; several siblings and many nieces and nephews throughout New
England.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday, July 25, 2011 at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel.
A memorial service will be held at St. Mary's Church, S. Dartmouth, MA, August 5, 2011 at 9:00 a.m.
Please sign our online guestbook at www.foxandweeks.com
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel,
Hi Fred and family. Sorry to hear about your lost, you all were so very nice to us, My God bless you and keep you in your time of grief. Love Gus
- Gus Kuhner, Tell City, IN
My dearest condolences to all of you for your loss. She was a great women and always had a smile on her face. May God ease your pain with wonderful memories.
- Rick Kuhner, Fairhaven, MA
My God give you comfort and strength during your sorrow.
- David, Christy, Blake, and Tyler Dawson, , GA
I'm so sorry to hear about Auntie Lorraine. She was my God Mother. She was such a sweetheart. Love, Michelle
- Michelle Lapointe, , GA
I was sorry to hear of the lose of your mother. The pain will ease after a bit. Knowing the wonderful memories that you have of her will always be with you. take care Arlene.
- Arlene Smith, Hardeeville, SC
Our deepest sympathies. Beautiful memories to be sure. I always admired Lorraine for her passion in being a wife and mother. She personified loyalty, humility and love, just by being so 'real'. Dorothy Hope
- Dot and Norm Hope, New Bedford, MA
My special Aunty Lorraine, we will miss you dearly. And our sympathy to all family members.
- Cora & Allan Baker, Acushnet, MA
We are so sorry for you loss and know she will be greatly missed.
- Martin and Virginia Grotheer, Garden City, GA
Dear Uncle Freddie, My heart goes out to you and my thoughts are with you. Aunty was one of the sweetest and kindest people I knew, as all the Lapointe sisters are part of a warm and giving family. Love, Donna
- Donna J. Monty Ramos, New Bedford, MA
My heart and prayers go out to the Decampos family. It may not seem right now to be a joyous occasion, but, Lorraine finally will meet Christ face to face and enjoy the gifts he promised. Let us remember her fullness of life not of her departure.
- Robert Colanero, Guyton, GA
To the DeCampos Family, So sorry to hear about the passing of your wife, mom, and grandmother. I have a lot of fond memories of your family from the summers at Knight and Look Campground. May God Bless you at this time of sadness and the happy memories get you through this difficult time... Andrea and family...
- Andrea Protin Corrie, Acushnet, MA
Dear Mr.D and Family So sorry to hear of your loss. Mrs. D. was a wonderful woman& mother-in-law. Jodi& I were so greatful to see them both the last time they came to MA. She is now at peace& will become an angel to all she loved. My deepest sympathy to entire family Susan
- Susan Roy, Fairhaven, MA
Auntie, I can't believe you're not with us any longer. Our 'sweetest' autie — you will stay in the hearts of your nieces and nephews forever. My heart goes out to Uncle Freddie, Wes, Robbie, Debbie, and all the grandchildren. Sending prayers and love their way.
- Patricia Gomes, New Bedford, MA
Mom, you will be greatly missed. Thank you for your loving care and support and being such a great mom who was always there. Your loving Son
- Bob DeCampos, Dartmouth, MA
I was so sad to hear of the passing of my Aunt. I hope you all will keep the memories of your lives with her forever in your hearts. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love, Cindy
- Cindy Peters Breakell, Knoxville, TN
Hi Fred and family. Sorry to hear about your lost, you all were so very nice to us, My God bless you and keep you in your time of grief. Love Gus
- Gus Kuhner, Tell City, IN
My dearest condolences to all of you for your loss. She was a great women and always had a smile on her face. May God ease your pain with wonderful memories.
- Rick Kuhner, Fairhaven, MA
My God give you comfort and strength during your sorrow.
- David, Christy, Blake, and Tyler Dawson, , GA
I'm so sorry to hear about Auntie Lorraine. She was my God Mother. She was such a sweetheart. Love, Michelle
- Michelle Lapointe, , GA
I was sorry to hear of the lose of your mother. The pain will ease after a bit. Knowing the wonderful memories that you have of her will always be with you. take care Arlene.
- Arlene Smith, Hardeeville, SC
Our deepest sympathies. Beautiful memories to be sure. I always admired Lorraine for her passion in being a wife and mother. She personified loyalty, humility and love, just by being so 'real'. Dorothy Hope
- Dot and Norm Hope, New Bedford, MA
My special Aunty Lorraine, we will miss you dearly. And our sympathy to all family members.
- Cora & Allan Baker, Acushnet, MA
We are so sorry for you loss and know she will be greatly missed.
- Martin and Virginia Grotheer, Garden City, GA
Dear Uncle Freddie, My heart goes out to you and my thoughts are with you. Aunty was one of the sweetest and kindest people I knew, as all the Lapointe sisters are part of a warm and giving family. Love, Donna
- Donna J. Monty Ramos, New Bedford, MA
My heart and prayers go out to the Decampos family. It may not seem right now to be a joyous occasion, but, Lorraine finally will meet Christ face to face and enjoy the gifts he promised. Let us remember her fullness of life not of her departure.
- Robert Colanero, Guyton, GA
To the DeCampos Family, So sorry to hear about the passing of your wife, mom, and grandmother. I have a lot of fond memories of your family from the summers at Knight and Look Campground. May God Bless you at this time of sadness and the happy memories get you through this difficult time... Andrea and family...
- Andrea Protin Corrie, Acushnet, MA
Dear Mr.D and Family So sorry to hear of your loss. Mrs. D. was a wonderful woman& mother-in-law. Jodi& I were so greatful to see them both the last time they came to MA. She is now at peace& will become an angel to all she loved. My deepest sympathy to entire family Susan
- Susan Roy, Fairhaven, MA
Auntie, I can't believe you're not with us any longer. Our 'sweetest' autie — you will stay in the hearts of your nieces and nephews forever. My heart goes out to Uncle Freddie, Wes, Robbie, Debbie, and all the grandchildren. Sending prayers and love their way.
- Patricia Gomes, New Bedford, MA
Mom, you will be greatly missed. Thank you for your loving care and support and being such a great mom who was always there. Your loving Son
- Bob DeCampos, Dartmouth, MA
I was so sad to hear of the passing of my Aunt. I hope you all will keep the memories of your lives with her forever in your hearts. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love, Cindy
- Cindy Peters Breakell, Knoxville, TN
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
