Loraine B.

Hanegan

At 78 years of age, Loraine passed away on Monday September 13 th at the Eastpointe Nursing Care Center in Chelsea.  She had been receiving supportive care at Eastpointe during her time of declining health.

Born and raised in Chelsea she was a lifelong resident of Chelsea and was the beloved daughter of the late Charles J. and Olga (Novak) Strychalski.  Loraine attended local schools and was graduated from Chelsea High School.

She raised a son and supported her home working for the Chelsea School Department, beginning in the cafeteria and later working as a School Custodian, she retired after 30 years with the department.  As a young lady she enjoyed candle pin bowling in the Chelsea Lanes and was a lifelong book lover.  Loraine was a member and past president of AFSCME Council 93.

In addition to her parents Loraine was also predeceased by her beloved companion of many years, John Plona.

She was the forever devoted mother of Chuck Hanegan and his wife Darleen of North Easton. Cherished Grandmother of Katelyn, Sarah and, Christopher Hanegan.  Dear sister of Donald Strychalski and his wife Shirley of Saugus. She is also survived by her 3 nieces, 1 nephew, many cousins, extended family members and friends.

ARRANGEMENTS:  Relatives and friends are most kindly invited to attend Loraine's visitation at the Welsh Funeral Home, 718 Broadway, Chelsea on Friday September 17th from 10:30 A.M. to 12 Noon. Services will follow the visitation in the Funeral Home at 12 noon and will conclude with interment at Glenwood Cemetery in Everett.

DONATIONS:  Should friends desire, contributions in Loraine's name may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN, 38501 or visit www.StJude.org/donate

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