Lorraine Defrance, 87, of Middletown, died peacefully on Wednesday January 3, 2024 at her home.

She was born in Middletown, daughter of the late Louis A. and Mary (Winiarski) Defrance. Prior to her retirement, Lorraine was employed with the State of Connecticut in the Office of Policy and Management as an administrative assistant.

Besides her sister, Patricia Whitehead of Middletown, Lorraine is survived by a niece, Sharon L Whitehead of Rocky Hill, three nephews, Thomas A. Whitehead of East Hampton, Randall R. Whitehead of Middletown, Raymond J. Whitehead and his wife Sharon of Higganum.  She was predeceased by her brother-in-law, Raymond Whitehead.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to the wonderful care provided to Lorraine from her caregivers Renata Kieronska and Irmina Pentowski along with Millicent Malcolm, NP and the Middlesex Hospital Hospice Team.

Funeral services and burial at Calvary Cemetery are private. To share memories or express condolences online please visit www.biegafuneralhome.com.