Lorenne N. Cornell, 95, of Groton, passed away on January 27, 2026, at Guthrie Cortland Regional Medical Center. Lorenne was born on April 9, 1930, a daughter of the late Claude and Eleanor (Heffron) Fuller. She was a lifelong area resident and graduated from McLean High School. Lorenne worked in the cafeterias at both the Groton Central Schools and SUNY Cortland, from where she retired. She enjoyed round and square dancing with her husband, along with roller skating and cross-country skiing. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great- and great-great-grandmother, and sister, and she enjoyed baking, cooking, crafting, knitting, and crocheting.
She is survived by her children, Oren C. Cornell (Karen), of Locke, and Ann R. VanSlyke, of Locke; three grandchildren: Jamie VanSlyke, of Locke, Wendy Royce, of Groton, and Nicole Cornell, of Locke; four great-granddaughters, Cassie and Sadie Royce and Chloe and Brooke Cornell; two great-great-grandsons, Carson and Sylas; a sister, Suzanne Jackson (Johnny), of Groton; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband of 66 years, Oren H. Cornell, on October 22, 2016; brothers, Ronald and Lawrence Fuller; a sister, Judy Jacobs; and a son-in-law, Albert M. VanSlyke.
Private interment will be in Groton Rural Cemetery in the spring. There are no public services. The family has been assisted by the Shurtleff Funeral Home, and online condolences may be shared at www.shurtleffservices.com.