Lorraine Rose Reilly (nee Baird), age 87, of Chesapeake City, MD, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Friday, September 12, 2025. She was born on December 7, 1937 in Camden, NJ to the late Frank and Stephanie Baird (Baldyga).
Lorraine had a lot of loves of her life. She loved music, especially playing the organ. Lorraine loved boating on the Sassafras River with family and friends and she loved crafting, sewing, and painting. But most importantly, she loved her family with her whole heart. Lorraine was a Girl Scout leader for many years as she guided the youth with adventure. Gardening was a passion of hers and she adored her gardenias and roses. In her younger years, Lorraine was a majorette in high school.
Lorraine is survived by her loving husband of 68 years, Joseph James Reilly, Jr.; children: Joseph J. Reilly III (Irene), Patricia A. Dalina (Jan), Janice M. Tiberi (Gene), and Sharon M. Giletto (Gregory); sister, Frances Barbara McCabe; grandchildren: Gino Tiberi (Emily), Chrissy, J.R., Gregory, and Allie; great-grandchildren: Carson, Baylynn, Niko, Grace and Mia; and many cousins, nieces, and nephews. Along with her parents, she was predeceased by her siblings: Doris Diaz (Baird) and Frank Baird, Jr.; brothers-in-law: John P. Reilly and Walter McCabe, along with many nieces and nephews.
A celebration of life will be held on Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 12:00PM at R.T. Foard Funeral Home, P.A., 318 George Street Chesapeake City, MD 21915, where friends and family may begin visiting at 11:00AM.