Mary Lorraine Milham

Glenmont-Mary Lorraine Milham, 76, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2016 at St. Peter’s Hospital from complications following surgery for cholangiocarcinoma, a rare form a cancer. Born in Albany, NY, Lorraine and her family moved to Glenmont in 1953 where she remained for the rest of her life. After graduating Bethlehem Central High School in 1958, she had a long career with BlueCross BlueShield, eventually retiring after years in a management position. Lorraine lived a full and happy life, traveling extensively in her younger years, and continuing to enjoy yearly trips to Walt Disney World with her sister and nephew. She remained active every day, exercising, swimming, keeping her house and yard immaculate, and helping out her friends and family every chance she got. In her free time she indulged her creative side by sewing, painting, and flower arranging. Her life-long love of singing led her to join the Bethlehem Senior Choir with whom she sang for many years. Lorraine was a deeply religious person. Generous and loving, she made many friends and managed to touch many lives along the way. She took on other people’s problems as if they were her own, and was always willing to do what she could to ease the burden of others. Though she had no children of her own, she was like a second mother to the children of her two sisters. Lorraine was predeceased by her mother, Delia Milham, father Fred Milham, and sister Dolores Docous. She is survived by her sister Helen Lent, and her niece Tina Docous, and nephews Todd Lent, Tom, Greg, and Mark Docous, along with their wives and children. Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Lorraine’s family Wednesday, February 10, 2016 4:00 to 7:00 pm in the McVeigh Funeral Home, 208 North Allen Street, Albany. The Trisagion Service will be held at 6:30 pm. Funeral services Thursday, February 11, 2016 at 9:45 am in the McVeigh Funeral Home, Albany and at 10:30 am at St. Sophia Greet Orthodox Church, Albany. Interment will be held at Graceland Cemetery. To leave a message for the family, light a candle, or obtain directions please visit www.McveighFuneralHome.com

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Mary Lorraine Milham

May 16, 1939 - February 7, 2016