LILY BAY TOWNSHIP – Lorraine Ann Rodgerson, 63, passed away unexpectedly on August 22nd at her home in Lily Bay. She was born September 3rd, 1960, in Millinocket, Maine, the daughter of Joseph and Anna May (Trainor) Bertrand. She was a graduate of Stearns High School, Class of 1978 and received her BSN in nursing from Saint Anselm College in 1982.
After college, Lorraine started a nursing career that spanned four decades. She started her career as an R.N. at Eastern Maine Medical Center, holding multiple positions culminating as V.P. of Patient Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer. The last nine years of her career were spent at C.A. Dean Hospital in Greenville, Maine where she served as V.P. of Nursing and Operations.
Lorraine was a difference maker. Nursing was her passion as was making life better for future generations. One of her most proud achievements was being part of a team responsible for planning and building the new C.A. Dean Hospital. She set an example for others to follow: leader, colleague, mentor, and friend.
She is survived by her husband of forty-one years, Kenneth Rodgerson; her sister, Kathy Harsch and her husband, Mark; her aunt, Marie Bertrand; her mother-in-law, Shirley Rodgerson; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law, and brothers-in-law.
A private service will be held at a later date. If friends wish, contributions in Lorraine’s memory may be made to Northern Light C.A. Dean Hospital, P.O. Box 601, Greenville, Maine 04441. Arrangements are in the care of the Lary Funeral Home. Messages of condolence and memories may be expressed at www.laryfuneralhome.com.
Lorraine added her own personal touch to C.A Dean with her morning meetings. She always checked in with staff, shared some amazing stories, and so many laughs. She is an icon and will remain that way for eternity. She was always willing to lend a hand outside of work. My heart is broken for everyone who cared and loved her, as we all share an indescribable emptiness. Kenny, you had quite a catch there and she always spoke of you so lovingly. I am beyond sorry for your and your family’s loss.
Im so sorry to hear of Lorraine’s passing!! She was very much a part of my childhood as well as all of us that grew up on Katahdin Ave. Her laugh and sense of humor was awesome!!! We didn’t see each other over the years but I always heard she was doing well. It was to no surprise as Lorraine was very intelligent and compassionate in all she did!!! My deepest Condolences to Kenny and all her family and friends!!! Teresa Perrow Garcia
Will be miss by many .She always check in at least 3 times a day our morning report always there to see if anything was needed before lunch and before she left for the day .Always had a good attitude a bright smile and always had a open door policy.
Although I did not know Lorraine personally, I knew her aunt Marie and mother-in-law Shirley. Sending my sincere. Sympathy to her family! God bless you all!
I will miss you! 💔
Rest in peace, sweet girl. Kenny, I am so, so sad to be reading this.
My deepest sympathy to all. Lorraine was certainly an inspiration, effective leader, supporter and one of the best patient care nurses I had ever encountered in my 30 years at EMMC. She was my preceptor on Haskell 3 in 1989. She will be missed.