UNION — Lorraine Johnson, 74, died March 11, 2013, at Quarry Hill in Camden.

Born July 15, 1938, in Port Jefferson, N.Y., she was the daughter of the late A. George and Phyllis Bayles Thorne. Educated in New York, she was a graduate of Port Jefferson High School. Following high school Lorraine enrolled in nursing school.

She married Frank R. Johnson in February 1958 in Long Island, N.Y. Together they resided in New York until moving to Union in 1970. For many years she enjoyed wintering in Florida. She enjoyed shelling (beach combing), warm weather, swimming in her pool, antiquing, playing cards and knitting beautiful fisherman sweaters for her family. She was a fun and loving grandmother.

A people person at heart, Lorraine served countless people in her capacity as a waitress in several area restaurants.

Predeceased by her husband, Mrs. Johnson is survived by her sons, Andrew G. Johnson and his wife, Liza, of Waldoboro, and Mark A. Johnson and his wife, Corrine, of Union; her daughter, Abbie L. Johnson and her significant other, Dave Herrera, of Honolulu, Hawaii; her sisters, Ginny Anderson and her husband, Ted, of Rotonda, Fla., and Patricia Hall of Rocky Point, N.Y.; a grandson, Shane Johnson of Waldoboro; as well as several nieces and nephews.

A celebration of Lorraine's life will be held in May, with details announced at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association 51 US Route One, Suite M, Scarborough, ME 04074.

To share a memory or condolence with Mrs. Johnson's family, please visit her Book of Memories at www.bchfh.com.

Arrangements are in the care of Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home in Rockland.