Irene B. Courtemanche, 97 formerly of Mitris Blvd. in Woonsocket died Monday in the Friendly Home. She was the wife of the late Joseph Courtemanche. Mrs. Courtemanche was born in Woonsocket a daughter of the late George and Laura (Mailhot) Frigon. Mrs. Courtemanche was a textile worker in various area Textile mills for many years retiring in 1970. She was an avid gardener and enjoyed reading and bingo.
She is survived by a son George Courtemanche of Woonsocket and a daughter Muriel Badeau of Woonsocket, five grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. She was also the mother of the late Roger Courtemanche and sister of the late Elphege and Norman Frigon and Alice Desplaines.
A Memorial Mass will be held at a later date.