Lorraine D. Purington
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Lorraine D. Purington, 88, of East Kingston, NH passed away February 23, 2021 in Portsmouth, NH. She was the devoted wife of Harvey F. Purington. Lorraine was born in Amesbury, MA, December 22, 1932 the daughter of the late Ludarice and Lena (Sarasin) Grenier. She was raised in Amesbury, MA, attended local schools and graduated from Amesbury High School. On April 6, 1963 she married Harvey Purington and started a family. Together they lived in East Kingston where they owned and operated the local Auto Repair/Gast Station. In 2012 moved to Exeter. She will be dearly missed by her family and friends. Lorraine is survived by her husband of 58 years, Harvey Purington, three sons, Gary J. Purington and spouse, Cyndi of Arlington, MA, Scott Purington and spouse, Cheryl of Sanford, ME, and Jeff Purington and spouse, Harold Bragg of Kensington, NH. She is also survived by five grandchildren, Gary, Thomas, Katie, Christopher and Alyssa. A private graveside service will be held in Rowley, MA. In lieu of flowers, donations in Lorraine's memory may be made to The Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Exeter by visiting www.svdpexeter.com Funeral arrangements are in the care of The Brewitt Funeral Home, 14 Pine St. Exeter NH 03833. www.brewittfuneralhome.com.