Obituary
Lorraine F. Erb-Grande – of Somerville passed away on August 28, 2025, at the age of 90. She was the daughter of the late James and Doris (King) Rumson of Somerville. A lifelong resident of Somerville, she worked as a Court Officer at the Cambridge Courthouse for many years before her retirement. She was a member of the American Legion Post 377 and Post 19. A member of the George Dilboy VFW Post in Davis Square. She loved spending time with her kids, eight grandchildren and her sixteen great- grandchildren.
She is the sister of the late Serena (Willis) Coffey and the late Jean (Barton) Kippenberger. Beloved mother the late Debra (Erb) Saverse, and her late husband, James Saverse of Somerville. Her daughter, Gale Erb; her son, James Erb; his wife, Maria all of Somerville, her son, Gary Erb; and his wife, Julie of Methuen. She also has many nieces, nephews, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Calling Hours will be held in the George L. Doherty Funeral Home 855 Broadway (Powder House SQ.) on Friday, Septmeber 5th from 9:00AM to 11:00AM. Followed by a prayer service in the funeral home at 11:00AM.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend.
Services will conclude with burial at Puritan Lawn Cemetery, Peabody.