Saturday, March 5, 2016

Lorraine S. Kruse, 87


Lorraine S. Kruse, 87, passed away Saturday evening, March 5, 2016, at her home in Springfield. She was born March 9, 1928, in Windsor, the daughter of Ernest and Vina (Darling) Strong. She attended schools in Windsor. On March 29, 1952, she married Elmer I. Kruse at the Congregational Church in Woodstock, Vermont. She was a mother and homemaker until her children reached school age and then she worked as a para-educator in the Springfield school system for 18 years. She loved working with children. Mrs. Kruse was a member of the First Congregational Church UCC, and a life member of the VFW Post 771 Auxiliary. She volunteered as a Girl Scout leader for many years. She enjoyed gardening and had an extensive rock and flower garden at her home. She enjoyed reading and spending time visiting with family and friends.

She is survived by her husband Elmer of Springfield; two sons, Lawrence Kruse of Claremont and Steven Kruse of Springfield; one daughter, Sherrie Fuchs and her husband, Steve, of Essex Junction, Vermont; two granddaughters, Emily and Stephanie; five brothers, Ernest Strong of Milton, Bernard Strong of Woodstock, George Strong of Williston, Kenneth Strong of Franconia, New Hampshire and Steven Strong of Florida; one sister, Sylvia Doten of Woodstock; and also by several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by two brothers, Roger and Stanley; and four sisters, Mabel, Charlotte, Rosalene and Frances.

Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 9, at the Davis Memorial Chapel in Springfield. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 10, at the Davis Memorial Chapel. Reverend Jean O’Bresky, pastor of the First Congregational Church UCC, will officiate. Burial will follow at the Riverside Cemetery in Woodstock, Vermont. Contributions may be made in her memory to the First Congregational Church UCC, 77 Main St., Springfield, VT 05156; or to the Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice of Southern Vermont and New Hampshire, P.O. Box 976, White River Junction, VT 05001.
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