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Lorraine M. Dueben McDonald - Class of
1953
Submitted by Bill Norvell 1965 <w.norvell@att.net>
on 23/May/2024
107.145.163.191
Lorraine M. (Dueben) McDonald, 89 years old, previously
residing in New Windsor, NY passed away Wednesday, May 22nd
at the Fishkill Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing in
Beacon, NY.
Lorraine was born on June 9th, 1934 in Newburgh, NY and
spent her entire life there and in the neighboring Town of
New Windsor. She attended Newburgh Free Academy and shortly
thereafter met her husband, Jan McDonald. They were married
on October 13th, 1954 in Newburgh. Soon after they started
what became a very large family. Jan adored Lorraine and
they were together for 66 years until his passing in 2020.
Lorraine, simply, was an angel on earth; with a divine
heart, she humbly modeled the very best human qualities. Her
generosity and loving warmth towards family, friends, and
all who crossed her path knew no bounds. She often opened
her home to relatives and friends in need, while
simultaneously raising four boys and maintaining a very busy
household. She was strong, yet a soft place to land. She set
a fine example for her sons, grandchildren, and great
grandchildren. She was always honest, fair, a beacon of
truth, and gave the best advice. But most importantly, her
love was unconditional.
Lorraine showed her love in big ways and small ways. She was
the center of her extended family. She made every holiday
special. She happily attended graduations, parades, baseball
and softball games, concerts, birthdays, baptisms, weddings.
There was room for everyone at her table and always a jar
full of cookies. All who knew her loved her.
Lorraine is survived by her four sons Jan McDonald Jr. and
his wife Kathleen, Richard McDonald and his wife Susan,
Ronald McDonald and his wife Linda, James McDonald and his
wife Caroline; Daughter-in-law Ann McDonald; her brother
Richard Dueben, 12 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren;
and the rest of her loving family and friends.
Lorraine was preceded in death by her husband Jan McDonald,
her infant daughter Linda McDonald, her parents George and
Matilda Dueben and her brother George Dueben.
Visitation will be held at Brooks Funeral Home on Wednesday,
May 29 from 4 - 6 PM. - June 9, 1934 ~ May 22, 2024
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