Madawaska---Lorraine Martin, 87, passed away on January 19, 2025, at a Madawaska health care facility.  She was born in Baker Lake on May 15, 1937, daughter of the late Josephel and Methaide (Cyr) Soucy.  She loved knitting and crocheting in her spare time.  She also enjoyed playing cards.  She worked at Acadian Crafts for many years, but she loved her job at the Madawaska high school cafeteria.  She is survived by three children, David Martin and his wife Mary of Clinton, MA, Paul Martin of Madawaska, Lynn Clavette and her husband Danny of Frenchville; two grandchildren, Scott Clavette of Portland, and Julie Clavette of Frenchville; one sister, Viola "Bie" Vienneau of Baker Brook; one sister-in-law, Germaine Soucy of Edmundston.  She is predeceased by her husband, Donald Martin in 2007.  The family would like to thank the staff at Country Village Estates for their excellent care and compassion shown to our mom.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10am on Monday, January 27, 2025, at the St. Thomas Church.  Relatives and friends may call at Lajoie Funeral Home in Madawaska from 6pm to 8pm on Sunday.  There will be no visiting hours on Monday before the Mass.