Mrs. Irene M. (Bourdelais) Deschamps, 91, a resident of Lawrence formerly of Salem, NH, passed away on Thursday, October 20th, 2011 at her home surrounded by her family.
She was born on August 21st, 1920 in Salem, New Hampshire to the late William and Eva (Bonah) Bourdelais. Irene was educated in the local schools.
She worked for the Lawrence Maid Shoe Mills for 30 plus years. Irene later worked as an assembler for Raytheon Company until her retirement. She was a member of the Ladies Elks of Lawrence, she loved to cook, travel, having a garden and most important she loved spending time with her family.
wife of the late Louis Joseph Deschamps, Jr.
her family members include her
Grandsons: Edward and his wife Kathy Mustapha of Salem, NH
Brian and his wife Diane Mustapha of Lawrence, MA
Great Grandchildren:
Her caretaker Kimberly Devaney of Lawrence, MA
Damon Mustapha of Lawrence, MA
Kelly Mustapha of Tarzana, CA
and Randy Mustapha of Lawrence, MA.
Her sister: Claire Lundberg of Salem, NH
son-in-law: Edward Mustapha, Sr. of Lawrence, MA
As well as several nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her daughter Tootie Mustapha who passed in 1987
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to call on Monday, October 24th, 2011 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon in the John Breen Memorial Funeral Home, Inc., 122 Amesbury Street, Lawrence, MA. For online condolences and other information please go to www.breenfuneralhome.com.
Burial will follow in the Bellevue Cemetery in Lawrence, MA.