MONTGOMERY: Lorna Swain Washburn (1927-2021) died at home on April 30, 2021, surrounded by family. Lorna was born in Sydney, Australia on December 17, 1927 to Donald Swain and Elizabeth Swain. She attended school in Derry, NH and graduated from Nasson College in 1950. Lorna worked for many years in various teaching positions as a home economics teacher. She taught in schools in New Hampshire and then at the Hampden County Cooperative Extension Service. She retired in 1985 after many years teaching at the Westfield Middle School. Her hobbies included rug hooking, gardening and cooking. She was a great wife and parent, raising her family in Montgomery, MA and helping to create a beautiful home.
Lorna is survived by her husband of 61 years, Gene Washburn of Montgomery; son, Donald Washburn and his partner, Nancy Garstka of Montgomery; daughter Linda Stone, son-in-law, Matthew Stone of Paxton, MA and grandsons, Russell Stone of Denver, CO and Channing Stone of Clarksburg, MA and her brother, Harlow N. Swain of CA.
She was predeceased by her brother, R. David Swain and sister-in-law, Lynn Swain. The family wishes to thank the Montgomery Fire Department, Bay State Hospital, Bay State Home Healthcare and Hospice for all of their help.
Burial will be at the family’s convenience. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Grace Hall Memorial Library or the Montgomery Fire Department at 161 Main Road, Montgomery, MA 01085.
