Obituary: Lorraine Jacqueline Elmo Taylor, 95, of Guilford

Obituary courtesy of Guilford Funeral Home:

Lorraine Jacqueline Elmo Taylor, 95, a resident of The Guilford House, peacefully passed away in her sleep on Sunday, March 17th. She was predeceased by her husband, Robert Taylor and daughter, Suzanne (Robert Cofer).

Lorraine was a faithful mother and wife whose husband and family adored her. Lorraine lit up every room she walked into with her sense of style, her laugh and her sharp wit. She was loving, affectionate and kind with a great sense of humor. Lorraine was playful and silly. Her love of making her family laugh was matched only by their love of making her laugh in return. Despite being notorious for never being able to pose properly for a picture, Lorraine was a beautiful and radiant person. She was creative and enjoyed cooking, painting, and traveling. With her husband Bob, she went on over 50 cruises and took trips all around the world. But her favorite times were spent with her family. They were the bedrock of her life.

She is survived by her daughters Karen (Ron Roane) and Kathryn Dann (Tom Romanik) along with 8 grandchildren, Maria Fresques (Lee), Daniel Waer (Sindy), Robert Waer (Kelsey), Christopher Dann (Lauren), Jessica Cohen (Andrew) and Jennifer, James and Matthew Cofer. She was also blessed with 8 great-grandchildren, Daniel and Aaron Waer, Summer and Brody Dann, Layne and Maren Waer, and Chase and Maisie Cohen. Nothing made her happier than hearing about them, seeing their photos and visiting with them in person.

Lorraine’s family is especially thankful to the caring staff at The Guilford House, The Connecticut Hospice and her loving caregivers, Sharon, Jocelyn and MaryAnn, who loved her like family.

There will be a family-only gathering to celebrate her life at The Village Lutheran Church, Bronxville, in the near future where she will be interned with her husband, Robert.

Donations in Lorraine’s memory may be made to the first hospice in the US, The Connecticut Hospice, 100 Double Beach Road, Branford CT 06405 www.hospice.com.