Prior to retiring in 1972, Irene was employed as a sales clerk by Rome Clothing Store in Gardner for twenty years. She previously worked for Dr. Charles Sauter in Gardner for several years. Irene was a member of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church

, Gardner and it's Ladies of St. Anne Society. She was a member of the Gardner Women's Club, the Women's Auxiliary of the American Legion, Post 129 of Gardner, the Disabled American Veterans Women's Auxiliary, the Women's Auxiliary 9th Infantry Di

vision and the Senior Club of Hubbardston. Irene was a member of the Hospital Aide Association and did volunteer work at Heywood Hospital in Gardner for 20 years. She was also a volunteer at Wachusett Manor Nursing Home in Gardner. Irene was a fa

n of Red Skelton, Milton Berle and Lawrence Welk. She enjoyed traveling and was an avid Boston Red Sox fan. Irene most enjoyed time spent with her family.