Webster/Southbridge : Lorraine L. (Cantara) McNamara, 98, of Christopher Heights Assisted Living in Webster, formerly of Highland St., Southbridge, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 10th, in the Jewish Healthcare Center, Worcester.

Her husband of 61 years, Richard "Dick" T. McNamara, passed away in 2011. She leaves her three sons; Richard T. McNamara, Jr. and his wife Nancy of Oneida, TN, Brian P. McNamara and his wife Marina of Annapolis, MD and John A. McNamara and his wife Malina of Washington, CT; her 9 grandchildren, Julianne and her husband Jason Bennett, Katherine and her husband John Buerger, Randall McNamara, Scott McNamara and his wife Kristin, Elena and her husband Phonetip Ketnouvong, Michael McNamara, Jess-Ellen and her husband Josh Villanti, Rocco McNamara, Malina and her husband Steven Clinton; and eight great grandchildren and nieces and nephews.  She was predeceased by her sister, Pearl Bellerive. She was born in Worcester the daughter of Alfred and Beatrice (Lariviere) Cantara.

Lorraine and her husband owned and operated Pascoag Auto Parts in Pascoag, RI and Valley Auto Parts in Smithfield, RI from 1959 to their retirement in 1996. Being ardent sports fans, they sponsored a number of local high school and club sports teams.

Lorraine was a member of the Notre Dame High School graduating class of 1944.  She was a life-long member of Notre Dame / St. John Paul II Parish where she was a devoted volunteer for its community with the Notre Dame Family Festival, the parish choir, St. Vincent DePaul, the parish food pantry and St. Anne and St. Rita's women's sodalities.

Lorraine was an Honorary Life Member of the Harrington Hospital Auxiliary and volunteered at Harrington Hospital's Cancer Center.

She was a passionate volunteer for the American Cancer Society with the Relay for Life, Daffodil Days Campaigns, and the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk.  She received the 2010 Volunteer of the Year Award for Central Massachusetts and was recognized by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts House of Representatives for her many years of dedication to driving cancer patients to their treatments which she began in 1966.

Lorraine was a longtime member of the American Red Cross.  An avid swimmer, she was instrumental in establishing the swim program at the Southbridge Town Pool on High Street.

Lorraine always gave so much of herself but wanted and expected nothing in return.  A life well lived.

She was a sports enthusiast, loved to play and watch golf, bowl and play cards.  Lorraine was an avid Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots fan.  She took great care to make sure her yard was always well manicured with seasonal flowers and shrubs for the neighbors to enjoy as well.  She loved her social events, to include Foxwoods Casino,  with her closest friends.

Most important to Lorraine was heaping praise, support and love to her kids, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

Her funeral will be held on Saturday, Oct. 19th, from the Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton St., Southbridge, with a Mass at 10:00am in Notre Dame Church of the St. John Paul II Parish, 446 Main St., Southbridge.  Burial will follow in the New Notre Dame Cemetery, Southbridge.  Calling hours in the funeral home will be held on Friday, Oct. 18th, from 5:00 to 7:00pm.

Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, ATTN: Relay for Life, 7 Oak Street, Worcester, MA 01609-2508 or to Christopher Heights Assisted Living, ATTN: "Activities", 338 Thompson Road, Webster, MA 01570: or to St. John Paul II Parish, ATTN: Building Fund, 279 Hamilton St., Southbridge, MA 01550.

Live Streaming of Lorraine's Funeral Mass on Saturday, Oct.  19th, at 10:00am - Please click on link below

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If streaming is lost the service will be recorded for viewing after the service