In Memory Of
Loraine D. Fitch
1921
2017
Loraine D. Fitch
April 2, 1921 — March 26, 2017
TROY - Loraine D. Fitch, 95, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 26, 2017 at Samaritan Hospital, with her granddaughter, Allison, at her side.
Loraine was born on April 2, 1921 in Winston Salem, NC and was the daughter of the late Arthur and Theola Davis. She was the beloved wife of 50 years to the late Francis S. Fitch.
Loraine was the director of Camp Hayes in Troy for many years. She also worked for the YWCA and Rensselaer County Senior Citizens Center before retiring. She was a member of Fifth Avenue AME Zion Church in Troy for over 70 years. She was a life member of the Ladies Auxiliary of Corp. Wm. A. Dickerson Post #8758 and Post #729, Watervliet. She enjoyed shopping and traveling.
Loraine is the mother of Barbara J. Epps of Troy, William S. Fitch (Peggie) of New Brunswick, NJ and the late Charles E. Fitch and sister of the late William E. Davis. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Allison Miles, Daron Fitch (Suzanna), Ebony Kelsey (Troy), Christina Escobar (Edgar), Courtney Fitch (MaryKay), Eric Waite, and Jonathan Fitch; 16 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren; godchild, Betty Ann Grimes and a host of nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will be held at the Fifth Avenue AME Zion Church, 189 5th Ave., Troy on Saturday from 8:30 to 10 a.m. The funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Interment, Elmwood Hill Cemetery in Troy.
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Loraine was born on April 2, 1921 in Winston Salem, NC and was the daughter of the late Arthur and Theola Davis. She was the beloved wife of 50 years to the late Francis S. Fitch.
Loraine was the director of Camp Hayes in Troy for many years. She also worked for the YWCA and Rensselaer County Senior Citizens Center before retiring. She was a member of Fifth Avenue AME Zion Church in Troy for over 70 years. She was a life member of the Ladies Auxiliary of Corp. Wm. A. Dickerson Post #8758 and Post #729, Watervliet. She enjoyed shopping and traveling.
Loraine is the mother of Barbara J. Epps of Troy, William S. Fitch (Peggie) of New Brunswick, NJ and the late Charles E. Fitch and sister of the late William E. Davis. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Allison Miles, Daron Fitch (Suzanna), Ebony Kelsey (Troy), Christina Escobar (Edgar), Courtney Fitch (MaryKay), Eric Waite, and Jonathan Fitch; 16 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren; godchild, Betty Ann Grimes and a host of nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will be held at the Fifth Avenue AME Zion Church, 189 5th Ave., Troy on Saturday from 8:30 to 10 a.m. The funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Interment, Elmwood Hill Cemetery in Troy.
To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.NewcomerAlbany.com
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