Berlin, VT
Lorraine Jenkins, 75, of Berlin Corners joined her late husband and love of her life on Saturday, February 23, 2019 at her home with her family by her side.
She was born in Duxbury, VT on February 11, 1944, the daughter of Frank and Edna (Ravlin) Wagner. She attended schools in Montpelier and graduated from Montpelier High School in 1963.
On February 18, 1975, she married Jamie Jenkins in Anchorage AK. Jamie predeceased her on September 22, 2018.
Lorraines early years were spent working for Ready Plastic, bartending and managing the White Stallion. After moving to Alaska she began providing daycare to other military families. Once her and her husband moved back to VT in 1977 Lorraine continued to provide child care for many families in the Central VT area before retiring in 2006.
Lorraines passions in life that made her the happiest, brought that smile to her face and lit up her eyes were her family and friends. You may recognize her from local restaurants/pubs that she frequented as she loved to socialize, drink her diet Coke, eat a hot dog or salad with no lettuce. You had to be on your toes at all times because she loved to play pranks and scare people. Another big passion of hers was country music and the Boston Red Sox. Country music started with the "twangy" country music in the 60s, but Blake Shelton turned that around to todays country. She was a life time member of the VFW Post 792 Ladies Auxiliary. She also was gifted with creating many wonderful memories with her variety of crafts, woodworking and quilting.
Survivors include her daughter, Patricia Ladd (Randy) of Berlin; Step children, Brian Jenkins (Marlowe) of Jericho, VT, and Michael Gilman (Mari-Jo) of Williamstown, VT; grandchildren, Tyler Ladd (fianc Heather Loati) of Berlin, Jami-Miranda Gagnon (Nicholas) of Murfreesboro, TN; Michael Gilman (Briquette) of Williamstown VT, Gregory Gilman of Williamston VT, and Carlie Jenkins of Jericho, VT; siblings, Archola Harlow of Berlin VT and Gay Rouelle of West Berlin VT, 1 great grandson, 1 great granddaughter and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sisters Virginia Dolan, Roberta Colby, Irma Shepard and brothers Greg Wagner and Bradley Wagner.
Thank you to all of Lorraines loving caregivers, CVMC, Woodridge, CVHHH and her loving family.
RIP Lorraine, Mom, LuLu, Meme, Trouble and Mummy you will forever be in our hearts.
A graveside service will be held in the spring.
Those wishing to express online condolences may do so at www.guareandsons.com
Memorial contributions may be made to Camp Ta-Kum-Ta.