Lorraine Jacqueline (McDonough) Lindsey "Jackie"

It is with an extremely heavy heart that we announce the passing of Lorraine Jacqueline (McDonough) Lindsey, “Jackie”, on Friday, July 29, 2022 at home with her family at her side.  Born in Boston, MA the daughter of the late Matthew and Florence (Logan) McDonough.

Lorraine grew up in South Boston and graduated from the Gate of Heaven High School and later from The Bay State Academy for Business Administration. Lorraine’s career took her from Anthony’s Pier 4, a swim suit model for Catalina, The MIT Computer Center, Lindsey’s Restaurant, the Kennedy Studio on Martha’s Vineyard, Design Mark and Marian Heath Greeting Cards where her nickname “Jackie” was born.

She retired and dedicated her time to giving back to her community.  Jackie worked tirelessly for the Wareham Village Association / event coordinator for the Annual Swan Festival, Onset Bay Association, Onset / Wareham Fireworks Committee, The Polar Express, Cape Cod Canal Centennial Celebration, Wareham Garden Club. In 2011 she was named the Standard Times Women of the Year.

She will be remembered for her infectious smile, compassionate spirit and her quick wit.  If it was a nice day, you knew where to find her.  With her toes in the sand, the sun on her face and surrounded by her “Beach Buddies” at her happy place, Shell Point.

Lorraine was the loving mother of Kimberly J. (Lindsey) Lambert and her husband (Neil) of Mattapoisett. Sister in-law of Barbara McDonough of Dorchester aunt of Patrick McDonough of Weymouth and sister of the late Robert McDonough. 

Memorial visiting hours will be held on Friday August 12, 2022 from 4 – 6 pm in the Wareham Village Funeral Home, 5 Center Street Wareham, MA.  Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend.  A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday August 13, 2022 at 10 am in  Saint Mary’s Star of the Sea Church 4 Onset Bay Lane, Onset.  Burial will be at a later date.  Memorial gifts: www.cancer.org

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