Milford — Lorraine DeMarie Butcavage 72
Lorraine D. Butcavage passed away Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at Bayhealth Medical Center, Milford, DE. Born in Dover, DE to the late Peter DeMarie and Sara Lepore DeMarie. She married Nick Butcavage in 1974. She was a graduate of Millersville University, where she earned her Master's degree in Special Education. Lorraine taught at Lake Forest Elementary, William Henry Middle School, James H. Groves Adult High School, and Manchester Literacy Center, and retired after 30 years.
Known affectionately to her students as "Mrs. B," Lorraine's passion for education and love for her students was a driving force throughout her life, in which she taught special needs education, in addition to helping establish several adult education programs in both Kent and Sussex counties. Outside of the classroom, Lorraine was a socialite in her own right as she vigorously supported her husband's music career by networking for him across the state. Lorraine's passions also included gardening, reading, and jazz music.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her grandparents, Harry and Loretta LePore. Lorraine is survived by her husband, Nick, her son, Peter, her sisters Ellen and Elaine, her nieces Sara Jeanne and Julianna, and her nephew Jacy.
Graveside services will be held 1PM, Feb, 26, 2022 at Holy Cross Cemetery, William Street, Dover, DE. Arrangements by Michael J. Ambruso Funeral Director, Inc. 1175 S. State St., Dover. In lieu of flowers, donations to CAMP Rehoboth would be appreciated. Condolences may be shared via www.ambruso.com