Obituary of Lorraine L. VanHooton

Lorraine L. (Belisle) VanHooton, 83, of Worcester, formerly of Putnam and Douglas, MA passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2017 at St. Mary Health Care Center. Lorraine was predeceased by her husband, Walter VanHooton. Lorraine leaves a sister Phyllis and her husband Gerald Carlson of Webster; four children: Linda Stiller and her husband Jay of Worcester, Glenn Janssen of California, Brett Wigby of Florida, and Jon Wigby of Texas; her grandchildren: Ethan, Jessica, Julia, Rafael, Sam, and Zachary; and her great-granddaughter Zoe. Lorraine was the daughter of the late Walter and Bernadette (Morin) Belisle of East Douglas. Lorraine graduated in 1951 from Dominican Academy in Fall River. She was a Licensed Practical Nurse and had been employed at various nursing homes in Connecticut and Massachusetts prior to retirement. She had also worked in the Maternity and Mental Health Units at Milford Whitinsville Regional Hospital. Lorraine was optimistic, creative, and fiercely determined in accomplishing anything she set out to do. She enjoyed several close friendships and treasured time with her family. Prior to her husband Walter's passing, she especially enjoyed taking trips with him to visit the White Mountain region of New Hampshire. Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, please consider making donations in her name to St. Mary Health Care Center, attention to: Michelle Flamand. Arrangements by Smith and Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove Street, Putnam, CT. www.smithandwalkerfh.com