Lorraine L. “Diddie” Hooper, 94, of Clifton, died September 20, 2012 at St. Joseph Hospital, Bangor. She was born in Marshfield, September 10, 1918, a daughter of Charles O. and Carrie L. (Faulkingham) Hanscom.

Lorraine grew up in Marshfield and was a 1935 graduate of Machias High School. She married Milford. F. Hooper Sr., November 21, 1936 in Columbia Falls. Lorraine learned how to cook from her mother at the age of nine, and she went to work at the Whiting Hotel at the age of 12. She was an amazing cook. She was an avid reader, enjoyed bingo and was a great Scrabble player. She loved spending time with her family and friends.

She is survived by her beloved daughters, Rosalie Taylor and husband Stuart of Ellsworth, and Arlene “Tink” Wing and husband Randy of Jefferson; beloved son, Milford “Bud” Hooper Jr. and wife Pat of Nocona, Texas; 16 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren, and six great-great grandchildren; and dear friends, Deeanne Judd and Frannie Hall of Eddington.

She was predeceased by her parents; a daughter, Alice Hackney and husband Tommy and their daughter, Stephanie; a son, Charles D. Hooper; a grandson, Scott C. Taylor; three sisters, Sarah, Marian and Lillian; and six brothers, Donald, Alan, Charles, Carl, Russell, and John.

Friends may visit from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2012 at Jordan-Fernald, 113 Franklin St. Ellsworth. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 26 at Woodbine Cemetery with Pastor Bob Maddocks officiating. 

Contributions in Lorraine’s memory may be made to St. Joseph Hospital, 360 Broadway, Bangor, ME 04401, or Scott Taylor Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Camden National Bank, 66 Main St., Suite 101, Ellsworth, ME 04605.

Condolences may be expressed at www.jordanfernald.com.