Lorraine T. Colella, known to friends and family as Lori, passed away peacefully while sleeping in the early morning of Dec 23rd. She loved her two children Bill and Tony. She was most proud when she got the chance to to celebrate important events with them throughout their lives. Shel loved crocheting and spending time at York Beach in Maine. She and the father of her sons, Frank Colella, remained friends through her life. Despite their differences she could always count on him anytime she needed help throughout her life. She is survived by her 2 children William Colella & his Fiancé Samila and Anthony Colella & his wife Sinead, her brother Patrick Lang and his wife Cindy Lang, her sister Diane Neumann and husband Todd Neumann, and her brother Michael Lang and wife America Lang. Lori also had 4 grandchildren, Sophie Colella, William Colella, Layla Colella, and Anthony Colella. She is also survived by many cousins, nieces, and nephews, and close friends. May she rest in peace. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, December 31st, 2020 at Incarnation Church, 425 Upham St., Melrose.