Lorraine M. Crawford

Lorraine M. Crawford, died Wednesday October 25, at her home in Townsend, Tennessee, with her loving family by her side and her dog Heidi. She was born in Lewiston, Maine on November 27, 1937, the daughter of the late Philip and Marie Labbe of Lewiston. She was the oldest daughter of five girls and five brothers. Lorraine is survived by her two children, Debra Manning and husband George of Knoxville, Tennessee; and Jeffrey Crawford and wife Misi of Cypress, Texas. She was married to William Crawford of Torrington, Connecticut a career Navy man stationed at NAS Brunswick, whom she met in 1961 and began a loving marriage that lasted 54 years. Lorraine was a devoted and loving military wife accompanying her husband to Sasebo, Japan; Port Hueneme, California; San Diego, California, and Thurso, Scotland. Once back home, they lived in Auburn, Maine; Torrington, Connecticut; Knoxville, Tennessee; and the remainder of her life in Townsend, Tennessee by the Great Smokey Mountain National Park. She was a member of Saint Francis Catholic Church in Townsend, the Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion, the Fleet Reserve, and VFW. She was loved by everyone who met her. She had an infectious smile that could light up a room, loved socializing with friends and family, could always be heard laughing, and had such an easygoing attitude. She never met a stranger; they became friends right away and were made to feel like family. She loved her summers at the lake side camp in Sabattus, Maine where there was always a gathering of family, neighbors, and friends. She was so proud her three grandchildren Jessica Crawford of Houston Texas; George Manning of Knoxville; and Sarah Crawford also of Houston. She adored her maltipoo, Heidi, who was always by her side. Her family will hold a private cremation interment at a future date. The family appreciates your condolences. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Lorraine M. Crawford please visit our Sympathy Store.