Lorraine A. (Poulin) Novelli Paquette

                     LAVERY CHARTRAND ALARIO FUNERAL HOME

                                      99 SUMMER ST. FITCHBURG, MA

                                              Obituary Notice

Leominster:   Lorraine A. (Poulin) Novelli Paquette, 99 years old, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 13,2025 at the Life Care Center of Leominster, MA

Lorraine was born on November 19,1925 in Leominster,MA the daughter of  the late Frank and Mary (Brisson)  Poulin. Lorraine was previously married to Alfred Novelli of Leominster, MA who passed away in 1985. After the passing of Alfred, Lorraine met and married Ernest Paquette who passed away in 2005.

Lorraine is survived by her brother, Ernest Poulin of Leominster, MA. She was predeceased by her sisters, Eva Jackson, Yvonne Auger, Jeannette Poulin,  Blanche Greeley, Irene Monfils, Theresa Crochetiere, Pauline Lanciani, and her brothers, Francis Poulin, Leo Poulin, Camille Poulin, and Roger Poulin.

Lorraine had no children but had two “Godchildren” who loved and cared for her, her niece, Gail Knox, and Gail’s son, Jimmy Gravallese.

Lorraine is also survived by several nieces, nephews, grandnieces, and grandnephews and the said Gail Knox and her husband Peter and the said Jimmy Gravallese.

A Funeral Mass for Lorraine will be held on Saturday, April 26, 2025 @ 10 a.m. in St. Francis of Assisi Church 63 Sheridan St. Fitchburg, MA. Interment will follow in St. Bernard Cemetery 96 Goodrich St. Fitchburg, MA. There are no calling hours. All are welcome to attend  and should meet at the church on Saturday.

Health Alliance Hospice provided exceptional care and kindness during Lorraine’s stay at the nursing home and the family requests, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to : Health Alliance Home Health and Hospice, 60 Hospital Rd. Leominster, MA 01453