Lorraine Elizabeth (Gill) Morris passed away peacefully on Sept. 4, 2005 at the age of 82. Preceded in death by her lifelong love and beloved husband of 48 years, Gil, her eldest son Scott, brother Ray, sister-in-law Betty Campagna and sisters-in-law Jackie, Celia and Katie Gill. Survived by children Lorre Allison (Jon), Maureen Espinosa (Gary), Jeff Morris (Nancy) and Tom Morris (Darleen). Also survived by grandchildren Dan McCormack, Rachelle and Ryan Morris, Frank and Sean Espinosa, brother-in-law Duke Campagna, many nieces and nephews and her much-loved cat, Missy.
Lorraine was born in San Francisco on Dec. 27, 1922 to Raymond Francis Gill and Annette Blanche (Chaplin) Gill. She was raised on 12th Avenue in San Mateo and attended St. Matthew's Grammar School and Notre Dame High School. Lorraine then worked for several years as secretary to the vice president of Borden's Dairy in Burlingame.
Lorraine and Gil met while playing tennis at Central Park in San Mateo, she was 13, he was 15. He was her first and only love and she his. They were married at Mission Carmel on May 27, 1944.
Gil and Lorraine were active in St. Gregory's Parish and members of many social and dance groups. After Gil's death in 1992, Lorraine remained active in St. Gregory's Church, retaining numerous friendships from over the years and developing many new ones. Lorraine had a wonderful spirit and an incredible sense of humor. She loved her family and friends and enjoyed life to the fullest. She will be greatly missed by all that knew her. Heaven is truly a happier place since Lorraine's arrival!
A memorial mass will be held on Saturday, Sept. 17 at 10 a.m. at St. Gregory's Church, 28th Avenue, San Mateo. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, her family suggests donations to your favorite charity.
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