Lorraine R. Platt

KENT — Lorraine Rose Platt, 91, of Southbury, Conn., died peacefully in her sleep, at her home on June 14, 2016, surrounded by her loved ones and devoted caregivers. Her niece and close friend Catherine Hodges was also there.

She was born in New York City on Dec. 24, 1924, the daughter of the late Margaret (Greene) and Paul LaBoudy. 

Lorraine was the widow of beloved husband Leroy Philip “Pete” Platt, who died in 1996. 

Lorraine spent her school years in Kent and graduated from Housatonic Valley Regional High School in 1943. 

She was a long-time resident of Southbury and worked at the Southbury Training School as a cottage supervisor, with 25 years of service after retiring in 1985. 

Lorraine was raised Catholic and raised her three children Catholic. In her later years, she became an active member of her husband’s church, South Britain Congregational.

A wonderful and caring lady, Lorraine was loving and extremely giving. To know her was to love her. She will be dearly missed by all. Lorraine loved all animals, especially cats, and leaves behind her beloved old cat Tigger. 

She enjoyed feeding and watching the wild birds and was an Audubon member for many years. Lorraine loved to garden on her property and had lovely flower and rose  gardens. 

She loved baking, and everyone loved her delicious homemade apple pies. 

Sitting on her deck visiting with family and friends or sitting alone with a good book were things she loved doing. 

Through the years, she traveled around the U.S. and to Europe three times.

She is survived by three children, Sally Kocyla and her husband, Dennis, of Ansonia, Peter Platt of Winsted and Jeffrey Platt and his wife, Anna Lou, of Southbury; her grandchildren, Tanya Pulgarin, John Benicewicz, Danielle Lombardi, Melanie Mullin and Tiffany McCarroll; her step-grandchildren, Anna Lou Newcomb and Grace Rice; five great-grandchildren, Christian, Joshua, Maya, Diana and Grant.

She is also survived by her friend Lorena Machia Blais, who has been like a daughter for 16 and a half years. Lorraine considered Lorena’s children, Anna Machia-Martel and John Blais, her grandchildren and Anna’s son, Jacob Martel, her great-grandson. She agreed that family isn’t always blood; it’s sometimes whom you love and who loves you. 

Lorraine is survived by a sister, Gertrude Hunter of Danbury; a brother-in-law, Joseph Platt, and his wife, Lois Platt; another sister-in-law, Lillian Platt; and some cousins and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by a brother, Paul LaBoudy Jr. 

A service was held at South Britain Congregational Church  on June 29. A graveside service followed immediately at Pierce Hollow Cemetery in South Britain. Arrangements are under the care of the Carpino Funeral Home in Southbury.

Memorial contributions may be made to the World Wildlife Fund, the ASPCA and Rodozem Street Dog Rescue-Bulgaria.