WAREHAM — Irene S. Morrell, age 86, of Wareham and formerly of New Bedford, died Sunday, March 27, 2011, at Forestview Nursing Home in Wareham. She was the wife of the late Nathan L. Morrell.
Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Culbert and Amelia Cheillier Reynolds, she resided in New Bedford most of her life. She was employed as a battery hand at the Hoosaic Mills years ago. She was an avid bingo player and loved her family very much.
She is survived by her daughter, Carol Brown; her sister, Dorothy Magnet; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was the mother of the late Robert Morrell and sister of the late Charles Reynolds.
Visitation will take place on Tuesday, March 29, 2011, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Wilson Chapel, 479 County St., New Bedford, Ma. with a prayer service at the funeral home on Wednesday at 10 a.m. Burial in Pine Grove Cemetery.