Lorraine Alberta Smith Harvey was born in Chelsea on May 10, 1931 and died on December 6, 2010. She had been living in California with her daughter, Lorraine. She was one of eleven children of the late Ethel Jackson and Leon Smith. "Rainy", as she was fondly called, was known and loved by many. Mrs. Harvey was a lifetime resident who was raised, educated and employed in Chelsea. She worked for Lawrence Freedman and the Chelsea Soldiers Home in the Dietary Department until her retirement in 1994.
Rainy was an active member at the Senior Center. She enjoyed her many trips to Foxwood Casino and Atlantic City with her friends. She wouldn't miss playing the local lottery, no matter what. As a matter of fact, it was the simple things that made her happy, and filled her heart with joy. She was an active participant at the local food bank, picking up and giving food to those in need.
Rainy met and married the late William E. Harvey, Sr. of Chelsea. They settled in Chelsea, and raised their eight children in their 63 year span of marriage. She was the devoted and loving mother of son's William E. Harvey, Jr. of Las Vegas, Joseph M. Harvey and Lawrence V. Harvey, Sr. both of Chelsea, Gerald F. Harvey of California and the late Alan B. Harvey. She also leaves her loving and caring daughters, Lorraine M. Harvey and Darlene A. Eskridge both of California and Carol J. Harvey of Chelsea. She also leaves to mourn her sons-in law, Edward V. Roberts and Ottie Eskridge both of California and her daughters-in-law, Linda Harvey of California and Dorothy Harvey of Las Vegas. Beloved sister of Paul Smith of Las Vegas, Marlene Tyler of Chelsea and the late Morris Smith, Buddy Smith, Charles Smith, Ethel Richards, Mary Clark, Dorothy Cook, Edna Santiago and Emerline Cromwell. She was the beloved grandmother of William E. Harvey, III, Lawrence V. Harvey, Jr., Joseph Harvey, Jr., Edward V. Roberts, Jr., Edwin Harvey, Dewayne Evans, Patrice F. Harvey, Mechale Eskridge, Sheana M. Harvey, Tamar B. Harvey, Chelsea F. Harvey and great grandmother of Cassidy and Gabriel Andrades. She is also survived by a host of extended family, relatives and many friends.
Family and friends are kindly invited to attend a Funeral Service in the Smith Funeral Home, 125 Washington Avenue, CHELSEA on Friday, December 17th at 10 AM. Visiting Hours in the Smith Funeral Home on Thursday from 4-8 PM. Services will conclude with interment at the Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne. Expressions of sympathy in Rainy's name may be made to St. Rose Church, 601 Broadway, Chelsea, MA 02150 or to The Greater Boston Food Bank, 99 Atkinson Street, Boston, MA 02118.