Lorraine M. Mulvey

Mrs. Lorraine M. (Riendeau) Mulvey died Sunday, March 9, in the North Broward Medical Center, Deerfield Beach, Fla. following a period of failing health. She was the wife of William J. Mulvey. She was born 76 years ago in New York City, the daughter of the late Henry A. and Maryanna V. (Drewnoski) Riendeau. She was educated in both New York and Taunton, and was a graduate of the former Saint Marys High School and Boston University. She had been a Taunton resident for most of her life, moving here with her family in 1940. Married in 1951, Mrs Mulvey moved to Florida with her husband and son in 1957. She returned to Taunton in 1962, when her late father was critically injured in a fire at the family business, The Riendeau Funeral Home of Taunton. Upon her fathers passing, she assisted her husband with the operation of the business until her retirement in 1999. Over the years she was well known for her hairdressing of clients at the funeral home. Active in civic and charitable affairs through-out her life, she was a former member of the Morton Hospital Ladies Auxiliary, and the former Taunton Tennis and Swim Club. In her younger years, she was also a member of the Majorettes of the former St. Jacques Church. Among her many interests, she es- pecially enjoyed playing cards and, for many years, bingo. She also enjoyed summers at Bayview on Cape Cod, spending time in the winter with her husband in Pompano Beach and socializing with her many friends. She will be remembered as a devoted wife and mother. Mrs. Mulvey was a communicant of the former St. Jacques Church. In addition to her husband, she leaves: 2 sons: William G. Mulvey of Taunton Geoffrey M. Mulvey of Taunton several nieces, nephews and cousins Funeral services will be held from The Riendeau-Mulvey Funeral Home, 467 Bay Street, on Saturday, March 15 at 9:00 A.M. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow in St. Jude the Apostle Church (formerly St. Jacques Church) at 10:00 A.M. Interment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visiting Hours will be held on Friday, from 4:00 to 8:00 P.M.

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