Obituary of Lorene Ellen Palmer

Lorene Ellen Palmer, 78, of Washington, New Jersey passed away peacefully at her home on June 6^th, 2024. Lorene was born on June 17^th, 1945 in Neptune City, New Jersey to loving parents the late Raymond Trimmer and the late Ruth Trimmer-Hartrum. In 1974 Lorene married the love of her life the late Wayne Palmer and shared over 40 years together. Lorene was a loving mother to her three children Lisa, Sharon, and the late Wayne Palmer. Lorene was know by many from her work as the Deli Manager of the local Acme supermarket in Washington for over 35 years before her retirement.

Lorene’s passion was her family and to say the least was a very proud and very dedicated wife and mother. One of her favorite things she got to do on a regular basis was go on cruises with her husband Wayne and loved a relaxing Caribbean vacation. Throughout her life Lorene was an avid bowler and often could be found knocking down the pins at Oakwood Lanes in years past. She also enjoyed hosting friends and family at her house be that for a nice homecooked meal or simply a cup of coffee. She also enjoyed the times she spent with Wayne fishing up at her in-laws Linda and Gars’ campground. In recent years Lorene was addicted to crossword puzzles and the Sunday paper’s crossword didn’t stand a chance.

Lorene will be forever missed by her daughter Lisa Hing of South Dakota, daughter Sharon Mohan and her husband Jude of Washington, brother Joseph Trimmer and his wife Alma of Washington, brother Alfred “Bucky” Trimmer and his wife Vickie of Florida, sister-in-laws: Hope Trimmer of Washington, Rose Burtt of Flanders, and Doris Buckwalter of Florida, grandchildren: Darien Payran his wife Jerrell, Michael Payran his wife Ashley, Joel Payran his wife Kori, Jessica Miller and Chris Marrone, and Rebekah Fisher her husband Dan, Great-Grandchildren: Brian, Sylas, Eleanor, Lucille, Sawyer, Morgan, Scarlett, Owen, Mason, Ava, Christopher, Bentley, and Shyla and by 28 Nieces and Nephews.

Lorene is predeceased by her beloved husband Wayne N. Palmer, son Wayne M. Palmer, parents Ruth Poyer Trimmer Hartrum and Raymond Trimmer, sister Ruth E. Bloom, brother Raymond Timmer Jr., brother Nelson “George” Trimmer, brother Charles Trimmer, brother Eugene Burtt, brother Clarence “Eddie” Trimmer and by her sister-in-law Betty Trimmer.

Lorene’s family would like to extend their deepest gratitude to all of the staff and care team of Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice for all of their help and kindness throughout the past few months.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice in memory of Lorene. Click here to make a donation.

A Memorial Visitation for Lorene will be held on Saturday June 15^th, 2024 from 11am until 1pm at Knoll-DeVoe Funeral Home and Cremation Service located at 142 West Washington Avenue, Washington, New Jersey 07882. Immediately following the Visitation at 1pm at the funeral home a Memorial Service of Remembrance will be held to honor her life.