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Obituary: Lorraine Thibeault-Munroe
She was a loving soul—an anchor for many and a heart that beat with empathy and care.
Obituary was published and funeral arrangements were entrusted to the care and direction of the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home and Crematory.
Lorraine Thibeault-Munroe
Lorraine Thibeault-Munroe, age 80, of Plainfield, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at home.
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Born March 29, 1945 in Waltham, MA, she was the daughter of Joseph and Laura (Leonard) Thibeault. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from Boston College, and her Master of Science degree in Nursing from Boston University.
Lorraine enjoyed a long and rewarding career as a Registered Nurse, Director of Nursing, Director of Maternal Child Care and Psychiatric Nursing, Director of Women’s Services, Chief Nursing Officer, and Associate Administrator at numerous facilities in California, Kentucky, Massachusetts, and Illinois.
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She was a loving and devoted mother and grandmother who was fondly known as "Grandma California" by all her grandchildren. Although she made her home in various states over the years, she was especially proud of being from Boston, and that she grew up there.
Lorraine enjoyed reading, journaling, crocheting, politics, and posting inspirational messages on Facebook. She also loved talking about family, friends, past travels, but mostly about the grandchildren and what they are up to.
She also loved reminiscing about her beloved friends who had passed away including Bronny Mullen, Sue Coletta, Evon Weber, and especially Dick and Anna Willis and all the wonderful memories we had with their entire family at their home on Canobie Lake.
Her family will miss spending time talking and reminiscing with her at her home or at the park while she drank her "once in a while treat" of Starbucks caramel frappuccino with whip cream of course, and her grandchildren will miss having dinners with her at Culvers.
Surviving are her children, Marc (Nicole) Munroe of Channahon, IL, and Michelle Munroe of Nantucket, MA; her grandchildren, Maiya, Carter, and Maggie Munroe, Elizabeth Shea, and Rylee Malavase; one brother, Al (Sandy) Thibeault; and one sister, Jeanne (Robert) Mooza.
She was preceded in death by one grandson, Robert Patrick Malavase; and her parents.
A Memorial Gathering for Lorraine Thibeault-Munroe will be Thursday, September 11, 2025 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black Road, Joliet, IL 60431. Cremation rites have been accorded and interment will be private.
For more information, please call (815) 741-5500 or visit her Memorial Tribute at www.fredcdames.com
