Lorraine Marteen Hill of St. Thomas, VI and residing in Montgomery County, Maryland passed away on Oct. 4, 2025, at age 78.
It is with deepest sympathy to announce the passing of Lorraine Theresa Marteen Hill. Lorraine was born on Nov. 21, 1946 to the late Eldra Rabsatt and Eugene Marteen Sr., in Harlem, New York. She was married for 60 years to the love of her life, Elroy Hill, who recently passed away on Sept. 20, 2025.
She is survived by her son, Mark, daughter-in-law, Rosanna, step-grandson, Jene Andre Garcia, granddaughter-in-law, Jomyka, and great grandchildren, Markuz and Harper Lily. She is also survived by her brother Eugene Marteen Jr. and brothers-in-law, Valdemar A. Hill Jr., Donald Hill, Lowell Dyer and Wendell Trent along with sisters-in-law Kathleen Hill Dyer, Florence Hill Trent, and Charlene, Jennifer, and Lorraine D. Hill. She is also survived through marriage with many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews. We also recognize her extended Newton family.
Lorraine was always very dedicated to her family and career. Her leadership and caring for her extended family have always been appreciated and recognized. She lived a very active working life that spanned the U.S. Virgin Islands and the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. The role that stands out is her role as Office Manager in the Office of the Virgin Islands Delegate to Congress in Washington, DC. Lorraine was an exceptional leader in the Office of the Virgin Islands Delegate to Congress. She reached out to Virgin Islanders across the country, and everyone could depend on her to manage their concerns with diligence, dedication, and care. She was also widely recognized across Congress by other Congressmen and their staff as one who would leverage her capabilities and relationships to organize and make things happen. Often other Congressmen or their staff would reach to her to organize discussions, meetings, and social events.
In addition to her meticulous management and leadership, she was known across the Congress for bringing palm trees and the Caribbean culture to the receptions held by Virgin Islands Delegate to Congress. This environment was appreciated and respected across the board. Under her leadership, receptions were held annually for the Cherry Blossom Princess from the Virgin Islands. Virgin Islanders enthusiastically looked forward to this wonderful reception every year.
In addition, Lorraine, along with her husband and a few other Virgin Islanders, organized the first Virgin Islander Picnic in Wheaton Regional Park, MD for Virgin Islanders who came from across the country to congregate and socialize every summer around July 3rd (VI Emancipation Day). This event has become an annual tradition.
Lorraine will always be remembered for her dedication and care for Elroy, Mark, and the rest of her family. Up to her last day, she was focused on making sure that all the arrangements for her deceased husband were in order. Her loving personality and special caring will always be missed, and she will continue to be in our prayers.
Lorraine will be put to rest on Oct. 10, in Silver Spring, Maryland.
May She Rest In Eternal Peace With The Most High.
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