LACONIA ---- Lorraine V. Robie passed away peacefully on Friday, February 6, 2026 at her home in Laconia, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born August 11, 1937, in Meriden, CT, the daughter of Napoleon J. and Marie-Ange (Turcotte) Valliere.
She was raised and educated in Meriden, CT, graduating from Ecole St. Laurent and Meriden High School and was then employed by the C.N. Flagg Co. Inc.
In 1956 she married Paul Bernard Robie and moved to Laconia, NH, in 1960.
She was employed by Cormier Hosiery Mills, Irwin Motors, and by the State of New Hampshire for 23 years, serving as an account clerk for the Laconia State School and the Belknap County Probate Court. On February 20, 2001 she was awarded the “Spirit of the Judiciary Award” by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, David A. Brock, and retired as Deputy Registrar of Probate on September 12, 2002.
Above all, Lorraine was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She is survived by her three children; Paul Robie, Jr., of Belmont, NH, Peter Robie and his wife Faith, of Laconia, NH, and Marie Liimatainen and her husband Toivo, of Laconia, NH; seven grandchildren, Meredith Robie, Levi Robie, and Paul Robie III and his wife Katlyn, Joshua Robie and his wife Paige, Nicole Robie, Reino Liimatainen, Lucas Liimatainen and his wife Kathleen; and eleven great-grandchildren. A niece, Judith Mignogna of Dunnellon, FL and nephew, David Mangine of Franklin, NH. In addition to her parents, Lorraine is predeceased by an infant daughter, Theresa Ann, on May 5, 1965, her husband of 53 years, Paul Bernard Robie, Sr., on December 12, 2010, and sister Claire Mangine Giordano, on February 23, 2023.
Her joy in life were her family, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, as well as her deep faith. She enjoyed any family gathering, attending the kids’ sports games, baking goodies for the team’s ride home on the bus, and traveling with family.
Lorraine was a communicant at St. Andre Bessette Parish where she also volunteered in various positions over the years. She cherished the Bible study class there where she made many friends over the years.
The family would like to extend their gratitude to Quality Care Home Health and Hospice for their wonderful support.
Calling Hours will be held on Friday, February 13, from 4:00pm-6:00pm in the Carriage House at the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home,164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, NH.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at 11:00am at the St. Andre Bessette Parish - Sacred Heart Church, 291 Union Avenue, Laconia NH.
A Graveside Service will be held on Friday, May 22, 2026 at 11:00 am at Pine Grove Cemetery, Gilford, NH.
For those who wish, a memorial donation in Lorraine’s name can be made to the Shriners Hospital for Children, 2900 N. Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL 33607
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services/603Cremations.com, 164 Pleasant St., Laconia, NH, 03246, is assisting the family with arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial, please visit wilkinsonbeane.com.