Irene A. (Zagula) Medwid, 86, of Salem, NH, died Tues., Aug. 24th at the Pleasant Valley Nursing Center in Derry, NH.
Irene was born and educated in Lawrence, MA the daughter of the late Annie (Novak) and John Zagula. She graduated from Lawrence High School in 1942. She retired from Western Electric in North Andover, MA and had previously worked at General Tire and Rubber.
Irene was devoted to her family and was a fabulous knitter. Her family will forever cherish the love put into their handmade sweaters. Irene enjoyed taking care of her home, gardening, and cross country skiing. She loved the Cape and traveling to Aruba.
She was predeceased by her siblings Evelyn Nachstein and John Zagula.
Survived by:
Her husband of 65 years, Michael Medwid of Salem, NH
Daughters: Marsha and her husband Stan Evans of Salem, NH
Karen and her husband John English of Methuen, MA
Sister: Lillian Gregg of Phoenix, AZ
5 Grandchildren: Michael Evans, Melissa Oliver, S. Christopher Evans, Erin English, Matthew English
4 Great Grandchildren, Several Nieces and Nephews
Calling hours will be Fri. Aug. 27th from 4-7PM at the Douglas & Johnson Funeral Home, 214 Main St., Salem, NH.
The Funeral Service will be Sat. Aug. 28th at 10 AM at Douglas & Johnson Funeral Home.
Burial will follow in Bellevue Cemetery, Lawrence, MA.
Memorial contributions may be made to Pleasant Valley Nursing Home Activity Fund, 8 Peabody Rd, Derry, NH 03038.