Lorraine Irene Barnes

Lorraine Irene (Mandeville) Barnes, 74 of Worcester, formerly of Brockton, died peacefully on Friday, May 5, 2017 at the Rose Monahan Hospice House, surrounded by her loving family after a short battle with Stage 4 Ocular Melanoma. Lorraine was born in 1942, the daughter of Mary (Morency) and Lawrence Mandeville. She began her career as a draftsman in the early 1960’s, becoming one of the first women in New England to successfully work her way up to a Mechanical Engineer; earning various awards and accolades throughout her professional life. Lorraine is survived by her daughter, Denise Mandeville of Worcester; her grandchildren Kyle and Cassidy Mahoney both of Worcester; two sisters, Barbara Moore of Lakeville, MA and Shirley Cowden of NV; one brother, Lawrence Mandeville of AZ; a step-daughter, Wenda Barnes of RI; a step-son Scott Duncan of  NC; and fifteen nieces and nephews. Lorraine was predeceased by her husband Richard I. Barnes; a sister, Judith Cruz; her parents and a step-son Timothy Barnes. Lorraine was an avid golfer and loved to travel with her husband Dick. She had a quick sense of humor and was able to put folks at ease. Lorraine was a generous soul, a true friend and she loved her family, especially her grandchildren, with all her heart. Friends and Relatives are invited to a period of visitation on Saturday, May 13, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation Street, Worcester, MA immediately followed by a funeral service at 12:00 p.m. in the funeral home. Lorraine will be interred privately at a later time. In lieu of flowers gifts may be made to Rose Monahan Hospice, In Memory of Lorraine I. Barnes to support patient care at VNA & Palliative Care, Fund Development Office, 199 Rosewood Dr. Suite 180 Danvers, MA 01923 or www.vnacare.org/donors.